Overview
We are seeking an experienced Land Banking Originator to lead the sourcing, structuring, and execution of land banking and lot-finance transactions across the Greater Houston market. This role functions similarly to an Acquisition, Development & Construction (A&D&C) Loan Originator, but focuses on builder-developer capital solutions, including land banking, lot purchase facilities, takedown structures, and related real-estate credit products.
The ideal candidate has deep relationships with homebuilders, developers, land sellers, and capital partners, and possesses strong underwriting, deal-structuring, and negotiation capabilities specific to residential land and lot development.
Key Responsibilities
Origination & Business Development
• Source and originate land banking and lot-finance transactions with production and regional homebuilders, developers, and landowners
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of off-balance-sheet lot solutions, land banking arrangements, and structured real-estate investments
• Cultivate long-term relationships with builders, developers, brokers, attorneys, engineers, and capital partners throughout Metro Houston
• Represent the firm at industry events, builder meetings, and land-seller presentations
• Drive opportunities from initial outreach through signed term sheets, with consistent follow-up and disciplined pipeline management
Transaction Structuring & Underwriting
• Structure transactions including:
%E6; Land banking agreements
%E6; Lot purchase/takedown programs
%E6; Option structures and phased takedowns
%E6; JV-style and fee-based land capital solutions
• Perform high-level underwriting analysis, including:
%E6; Absorption modeling
%E6; Lot pricing and margin analysis
%E6; Market feasibility and submarket dynamics
%E6; Entitlement and development risk
• Collaborate with internal investment, legal, and asset-management teams to bring transactions from term sheet through closing
Market Intelligence & Strategy
• Maintain detailed knowledge of:
%E6; Houston-area submarkets and MPCs
%E6; Builder demand, pricing trends, and absorption
%E6; Land supply, development costs, and entitlement timelines
• Provide insight into competitive positioning, deal structures, and risk mitigation strategies
Execution & Portfolio Management
• Coordinate due diligence including title, surveys, engineering, entitlements, and development budgets
• Support ongoing portfolio performance through builder relationship management and transaction modifications when necessary
• Ensure compliance with internal credit standards and risk guidelines
Qualifications
Experience
• 7+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
%E6; A&D&C loan origination
%E6; Land banking or lot finance
%E6; Real estate private equity (residential focus)
%E6; Builder finance or structured real-estate credit
• Proven track record of originating and closing complex real-estate transactions
• Direct experience working with homebuilders and residential developers in Texas preferred
• Demonstrated ability to independently source, structure, and close deals in a relationship-driven market environment
Skills & Competencies
• Strong underwriting and financial modeling skills (Excel-based)
• Deep understanding of residential land development economics
• Ability to structure creative capital solutions aligned with builder needs
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-management skills
• High degree of independence, accountability, and market ownership
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or related field
• MBA or advanced real-estate coursework a plus
Compensation
• Competitive base salary + performance-based incentive compensation
• Incentives tied to transaction volume, profitability, and portfolio performance
• Benefits package commensurate with senior-level origination roles
Why This Role
• High-impact, market-facing role with significant autonomy
• Opportunity to build and own the Houston land banking platform
• Exposure to sophisticated real-estate credit and structured land solutions
• Long-term growth path tied directly to market performance
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Land Banking Originator - Metro Houston