The Standard

Mortgage Loan Analyst I & Mortgage Loan Analyst

The Standard$52K — $111K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, accounting, or related field required.
  • 2+ years of experience for Analyst I and 10+ years for Analyst role in commercial mortgage lending or related field needed.
  • Working knowledge of mortgage lending practices and real estate valuation concepts essential.
  • Proficient in financial analysis and underwriting techniques, particularly with spreadsheet software.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities is a must.
  • Experience with mortgage loan databases or investment analysis software preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Review, underwrite, negotiate, and recommend new loan origination transactions.
  • Analyze financial statements and organizational structures of borrowers and tenants.
  • Prepare all necessary documentation for loan actions such as extensions and modifications.
  • Support teamwork across underwriting, investor relations, closing, and servicing functions.
  • Develop and maintain portfolio reports and conduct market research for investment decisions.
  • Perform property site inspections and provide analytical support to local market teams.

Benefits

  • Participation in an incentive program based on individual and organizational performance.
  • Employee-focused benefits supporting work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Mortgage Loan Analyst is responsible for reviewing, underwriting, negotiating, and recommending mortgage loan transactions across new originations, refinances, and administrative actions. This role evaluates commercial real estate, analyzes financial statements, reviews third-party reports, and prepares underwriting materials to support loan origination, investor relations, closing, and servicing. The position also contributes to portfolio reporting, market research, and cross-department workflow to ensure efficient loan operations.

*This role requires traveling once a year to correspondent markets in partnership with an Underwriter or Manager.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review, underwrite, negotiate, and recommend new loan originations and refinances within established guidelines.
  • Analyze borrower and tenant financials, organizational structures, and third-party reports.
  • Prepare underwriting spreadsheets, commitment letters, and documentation for extensions, assumptions, modifications, and other loan actions.
  • Support communication and workflow between underwriting, investor relations, closing, and servicing teams.
  • Develop and maintain portfolio reports, models, and market research to support mortgage investment decisions.
  • Conduct property site inspections and provide analytical support to the local market team.


Skills and Background You'll Need (vary by level)

Education: Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, accounting, or a related field

Mortgage Loan Analyst I

Experience: 2+ years of experience in commercial mortgage lending, real estate investment, or a related field.
  • Working knowledge of commercial mortgage lending practices, legal documentation, and real estate valuation concepts.
  • Proficiency with financial analysis, underwriting techniques, and spreadsheet software.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to interpret and present financial and underwriting information clearly.
  • Experience with mortgage loan databases or investment analysis software.
  • Familiarity with real estate market research and portfolio reporting.


Mortgage Loan Analyst

Experience: 10+ years of experience in commercial mortgage lending, real estate investment, or a related field.
  • Working knowledge of commercial mortgage lending practices, legal documentation, and real estate valuation concepts.
  • Proficiency with financial analysis, underwriting techniques, and spreadsheet software.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to interpret and present financial and underwriting information clearly.
  • Experience with mortgage loan databases or investment analysis software.


Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate
  • Analytical Thinking: Uses data, financial models, and valuation techniques to make sound underwriting recommendations.
  • Collaboration: Works effectively with peers and cross-functional teams to support loan origination and servicing activities.
  • Adaptability: Adjusts quickly to changing priorities, shifting workloads, and evolving business needs.

    The compensation range for for Mortgage Loan Analyst is $52,750.00 - $90,000.00 The compensation range for Mortgage Loan Analyst is $66,000.00 - $111,750.00


In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.
  • Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.


The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range:
$52,750.00 - $77,500.00

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

About The Standard

The Standard is a financial services company that provides insurance, retirement, and investment products to individuals and businesses. The company's insurance products include life, disability, and dental insurance. The Standard also offers retirement plans, such as 401(k) and pension plans, and investment products, including mutual funds and annuities. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The Standard has over 3,000 employees and serves customers across the United States.
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3,000 employees
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Founded
1998

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