Vice President, Loan Officer (Manufactured Communities)

About Ascent

Ascent Developer Solutions is a leading private lending platform, serving real estate developers nationwide in the acquisition, renovation, and construction of residential real estate. Founded by a leadership team with a deep understanding and personal experience in virtually every facet of real estate development, Ascent is uniquely positioned to create custom, innovative lending solutions for a variety of real estate development business strategies.

The Role

The VP Loan Officer – Manufactured Housing Communities is responsible for originating and closing loan opportunities within the MHC asset class by building relationships with experienced sponsors and key intermediaries, including brokers, capital advisors, and financial consultants.

This role requires deep expertise in manufactured housing communities, including ownership structures, operational considerations, and underwriting standards. The Loan Officer evaluates opportunities, structures financing solutions, and leads deal execution in coordination with internal teams. The role also involves managing intermediary relationships, positioning Ascent’s products effectively, and ensuring a high-quality borrower and broker experience from initial engagement through closing.

The Work

• Originate bridge, acquisition, and construction loans focused on manufactured housing communities by developing relationships with sponsors, owners/operators, and intermediaries.
• Build and maintain a strong network of brokers, capital advisors, and referral partners to drive consistent deal flow.
• Evaluate MHC opportunities, including sponsor quality, asset performance, infrastructure condition, and market dynamics.
• Structure loan terms, pricing, and credit narratives in alignment with Ascent’s underwriting standards and risk appetite.
• Maintain subject matter expertise in manufactured housing, including product knowledge and underwriting principles specific to the asset class.
• Collaborate with Credit and Underwriting teams to analyze borrower financials, deal structure, and risk factors.
• Prepare and present loan opportunities and approval packages to internal stakeholders and participate in Credit Review.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of Letters of Intent (LOIs) to sponsors and intermediaries following internal approvals.
• Guide transactions through the full lifecycle—from initial screening through closing—in coordination with internal teams.
• Manage relationships with sponsors and intermediaries throughout the deal process, ensuring clear communication and responsiveness.
• Track pipeline activity, borrower interactions, and deal status within the company CRM.
• Support portfolio management activities, including renewals, extensions, and borrower relationship expansion. <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"134245417":true,