What are the responsibilities and job description for the Loan Originator (Southern California) position at Sage Credit Investment Partners (SCIP)?
Sage Credit Investment Partners (“Sage Credit”) is seeking a Loan Originator to source and originate new business-purpose real estate loans across the Southern California area. This role will focus on identifying, building and maintaining strong relationships with prospective borrowers and referral partners, sourcing and securing new lending opportunities, and working closely with Sage Credit’s underwriting, closing and servicing teams to deliver best-in-class lending solutions.
The ideal candidate will be a highly self-motivated individual with a background in real estate private lending and a demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment while maintaining rigorous credit discipline.
This position will be based in Los Angeles (Westwood), with significant travel requirements within the coverage area.
About the Company
Launched in 2024, Sage Credit Investment Partners is both a fund manager and a non-bank real estate lender, with operations in Southern California and North Carolina. Sage Credit provides loans to private real estate investors, homebuilders, and other developers who typically build projects of 1–10 units, with plans to sell or rent and refinance their projects upon completion. Our loans frequently include construction draws, allowing borrowers to fully redevelop their property or renovate and/or add units to an existing property.
Sage Credit’s founder, Jan Brzeski, previously founded one of the most respected companies in this industry, and his track record includes more than $3.5 billion of loans funded across more than 1,800 projects. Furthermore, he prioritized and achieved one of the highest quality loan portfolios in the industry, as measured by low defaults and very low loan losses — a disciplined approach that remains at the core of Sage Credit’s investment strategy.
Responsibilities
- Source and originate new business-purpose residential real estate loans, including bridge, rehab, and ground-up construction loans
- Identify, build and maintain strong relationships with real estate investors, builders, and brokers to generate qualified loan opportunities
- Evaluate prospective projects and borrower needs, gathering the information required for underwriting and structuring transactions
- Partner closely with the underwriting, closing and servicing teams to ensure a seamless borrower experience from application through funding and loan servicing
- Actively represent Sage Credit in the market – meeting borrowers in the field, visiting project sites, and attending relevant local real estate networking events
- Maintain a thorough understanding of Sage Credit’s lending products and adherence to its underwriting criteria and credit philosophy
Qualifications
- Minimum 2-4 years of experience in real estate, with a strong preference for individuals with an established network of relevant prospective borrowers
- Understanding of real estate construction and real estate loan underwriting and structuring concepts, with a strong preference for individuals with direct private lending experience
- Strong familiarity with the Southern California residential real estate market
- Demonstrated ability and desire to build relationships and generate new business
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with clear performance goals
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong integrity and borrower-first mindset – committed to responsible, disciplined lending