Loan Officer

The Loan Officer position is part of the Community Development Lending (CDL) team under Capital Impact Partners (CIP). The ideal candidate is passionate about community and economic development, and impact investing. The position involves originating and underwriting loans to support projects in Capital Impact’s key sectors: housing, healthcare, education, healthy food, aging, and cooperatives.

Requirements

• A degree in finance, real estate, urban planning, public policy, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of lending experience.
• Experience in community development or real estate lending, including credit analysis, deal structuring, underwriting, and due diligence.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local development programs, including NMTCs and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), is a plus.
• Proficiency in analyzing financials for nonprofit organizations and for-profit developers.
• Strong communication skills, including public speaking.
• Knowledge of community facilities is preferred. Knowledge of funding sources for charter schools and community facilities (e.g., childcare centers, health centers, food markets, shelters, and social services).
• Experience managing multiple projects under tight deadlines and developing innovative products for diverse borrowers.
• Self-motivated, dedicated, and flexible, with strong time management and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Benefits

• Annual incentive
• Remote work
• Equal opportunities

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