Foundation Specialty Finance · 2 days ago
Direct Origination Specialist
Foundation Specialty Finance, LLC is a tech-enabled specialty finance company headquartered in Seal Beach, California. They are seeking a Direct Origination Specialist responsible for converting FSF-generated borrower demand into funded loans, primarily in Small Balance Commercial bridge and transitional loan products, through consistent outreach and engagement.
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Responsibilities
Immediate response to assigned inbound leads
Borrower, property, and exit strategy qualification
Application intake and documentation collection
Preparation of underwriting-ready loan packages
Coordination with underwriting, closing, and funding teams
Ongoing borrower communication and status updates
Accurate CRM management and documentation of all activity
Adherence to FSF quality, compliance, and execution standards
Qualification
Required
Experience in 1–4 unit residential (SFR) or small-balance commercial lending across origination, processing, or underwriting support
Comfort operating in a high-volume outbound calling and follow-up environment with consistent borrower engagement
Strong CRM proficiency with the ability to manage lead pipelines, document borrower interactions, and maintain accurate deal stages
Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to prioritize effectively across active deals
Proven ability to execute in a structured, metrics-driven environment with defined activity and conversion targets
Preferred
Familiarity with SBC bridge, DSCR, or fix-and-flip lending products
Company
Foundation Specialty Finance
Foundation Specialty Finance, LLC (“Foundation”) is a tech-enabled specialty finance company that has developed the commercial real estate industry's first fully integrated Special Servicing, Loan Origination, and Digital Marketplace.