CareerPlan

Commercial Real Estate Credit Underwriter

Merrillville, INFull-time2026-09-08 → 2026-11-14

Core

Analyze financial data and prepare loan presentations for commercial real estate and commercial & industrial loans of $1 million and up to determine appropriate credit levels and risk ratings.

Role type

Commercial Credit Underwriter

Builds

Commercial loan approvals and risk assessments for business banking clients

Domain

Banking / Commercial Real Estate Finance

Required skills

quantitative analysis, financial statement analysis, covenant compliance testing, risk assessment, independent judgment, time management, Microsoft Office proficiency

Preferred skills

formal credit training (ABA, RMA), knowledge of commercial underwriting principles

Technologies

Microsoft Office, financial spreadsheets

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze borrower financial information (income, assets, debts); prepare 10-25 page written presentations for new loans and renewals; present findings and recommendations to SVPs or Loan Committees; monitor existing loans for covenant compliance and financial deterioration; interact with lenders and customers to evaluate creditworthiness; take ownership of loan portfolio to prevent delinquency and charge-offs.

Seniority

Mid-level (2-3 years experience required)