Summer 2026
Loan Operations Intern
Summer 2026
Posted on 9/4/2025
Northmarq
501-1,000 employees
National CRE debt, equity, and servicing
Compensation Overview
$22/hr
Minneapolis, MN, USA
In Person
On-site role; no remote work.
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- Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, preferably in the finance, real estate, economics, accounting, business administration, or organization management.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Customer service oriented
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to work both independently and within a team, with minimal supervision
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated strong work ethic
- Attention to detail and accuracy required
- Problem-solving skills to reflect the level of responsibilities
- Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude in all situations
- Plan and schedule own workload to most efficiently meet benchmarks.
- Provide premier customer service to lenders, borrowers, other Northmarq staff, and outside vendors.
- Review loan documents to create shell loans in our Servicing system.
- Set up new borrower ACH payment instructions.
- Participate in the Summer Intern Team Project with the other interns and present to Senior Management.
- Commitment to attend weekly mentor meetings and networking meetings with Senior Management.
- Perform other reasonable tasks/projects and assist our Operations Teams, as needed.
Northmarq is a national real estate finance firm that provides a full suite of services for commercial real estate, including debt and equity financing, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management across multifamily and other commercial asset classes. Its products work by evaluating borrowers and properties, arranging financing or equity placement, coordinating investment sales, and overseeing loan servicing and fund management to support real estate investments. The company distinguishes itself through its 60-year history, integrity-driven approach, and a broad, integrated platform that combines capital sourcing, asset management, and servicing under one roof, enabling it to serve as a single partner for diverse real estate needs. Its goal is to help clients succeed by delivering comprehensive, reliable capital solutions and management for their real estate portfolios.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Bloomington, Minnesota
Founded
N/A
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sale-leasebacks unlock capital for middle-market manufacturers in 2026.
- Charleston office embeds Northmarq in Southeast's dynamic CRE market.
- RJ Vara's team bolsters Pacific Northwest office-industrial sales.
What critics are saying
- Marcus & Millichap recruits Northmarq's PNW talent like RJ Vara.
- Cushman & Wakefield captures Southeast multifamily with 25% more volume.
- Industrial cap rates drop to 7% by mid-2026, compressing fees.
What makes Northmarq unique
- Northmarq launched fourth national group focused on net lease sale-leasebacks.
- Northmarq's Trends Portal delivers Viewpoint whitepapers and market insights.
- Northmarq brokers mission-critical industrial sale-leasebacks like MDT's $19.6M deal.
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Charitable Contribution Match
Company News
Ethos Commercial Advisors opens office in Bend, welcomes Managing Director Ryan Norwood. Portland, Oregon-based Ethos Commercial Advisors announced that Ryan Norwood, CFA, has joined the firm as Managing Director to lead its expansion into Bend, Oregon, further strengthening the firm's capital markets platform across the Pacific Northwest. Norwood brings two decades of institutional investment and capital markets experience. Norwood brings a rigorous, institutional approach to underwriting, capital structuring, and investment analysis, further strengthening Ethos' ability to advise clients across the capital stack. Prior to joining Ethos Commercial Advisors, Norwood spent more than a decade at Northmarq Fund Management (formerly Morrison Street Capital), where he was a senior member of the investment team and led the firm's capital raising initiatives. He also previously led Lument's debt capital markets desk and has extensive experience across agency lending, debt funds, life companies, and structured equity. Ethos Commercial Advisors has offices in Portland, Dallas, and the Puget Sound.
Northmarq completes $19.6M sale-leaseback of two manufacturing facilities for material Differences Technologies. HOUSTON, Texas and FLETCHER, N.C. - Northmarq's investment sales team, led by riley Rettig and Anthony Cohen, arranged the sale-leaseback of two mission-critical manufacturing facilities for material Differences Technologies, inc. (MDT). The combined transaction totaled $19.641 million at an 8% cap rate and included: * 6754 Kirbyville Street in Houston, Texas | 70,250 sq. ft. built in 1962. * 282 Cane Creek Road in Fletcher, North Carolina | 126,000 sq. ft. built in 1992. Material Differences Technologies is a leading value-added distributor and manufacturer of resin products. Both properties will operate on new 20-year absolute triple net leases and are strategically positioned near major transportation corridors. "Like many growing middle market businesses, MDT was able to harness the full power of a sale leaseback and unlock the capital tied up in its real estate to optimize the balance sheet and fuel growth initiatives," said Rettig. "After running a competitive process and fielding numerous offers, we selected a buyer who delivered the right pricing and terms while demonstrating why they will be a strong long-term real estate partner." Northmarq worked in tandem with middle-market investment bank Generational Capital Markets to execute the transaction. "Generational Capital Markets was engaged by MDT to explore exit planning and growth strategies. In our efforts, we built a strategy that would facilitate both objectives for the owner in part by utilizing sale-leaseback transaction," said Aaron Presley of Generational Capital Markets. "Northmarq was selected as our real estate advisor based on its industry experience, national presence and proven track record. Riley Rettig and Anthony Cohen provided consistent communication, thoughtful market insight and, most importantly, results for our client. We would recommend this team and look forward to working with Northmarq again on a future transaction." "As we did in 2025, we expect to see sale leasebacks play a critical role for middle market industrial manufacturing businesses again in 2026 and encourage business owners with owned real estate who are exploring ways to unlock capital to reach out to see if a sale leaseback could help fuel growth," Rettig added.
Northmarq expands Southeast footprint with new Charleston office. New office located at the prestigious Morrison Yard development. CHARLESTON, S.C. (Nov. 20, 2025) - Northmarq announced today the opening of a new office in Charleston, South Carolina, located within the landmark Morrison Yard development. The expansion marks another milestone in the firm's continued growth across the Southeast, reinforcing Northmarq's commitment to combining national scale with deep local expertise. The Charleston office will operate under the leadership of Managing Director Amar Goli, who oversees Northmarq's Atlanta, Charlotte and Charleston investment sales teams focused on commercial properties. "As we continue to strengthen our footprint in the Southeast, this office represents more than just a new address - it underscores our commitment to being fully embedded in the communities where our clients are investing," said Goli. The new office, situated within Morrison Yard's striking 12-story class-A office tower at the base of the Ravenel Bridge, offers Northmarq a premium address in the heart of Charleston's evolving business district. Charleston continues to attract institutional and private capital alike, supported by strong population growth, a diverse economy and record levels of in-migration from across the U.S. The region's expanding industrial and logistics base, coupled with resilient retail and multifamily demand, has solidified its standing as one of the Southeast's most dynamic commercial real estate markets. Ani Paulson, senior vice president of Investment Sales, will also play a key role in Northmarq's Charleston presence. A nationally recognized advisor with an extensive portfolio of local transactions, Paulson joined Northmarq in September as part of the company's continued investment in expanding its investment sales platform. "This city holds a special place for me," said Paulson. "Half of our team is based in Charleston, and I've always had a deep affinity for its history, its creativity and its people. Having the opportunity to strengthen Northmarq's presence here feels both professionally exciting and personally meaningful."
L.A. Times honors Steven Goldstein and Sean Swift as CRE Visionaries. LOS ANGELES (Oct. 23, 2025) - Northmarq's Senior Vice Presidents Steven Goldstein and Sean Swift have been named 2025 Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Visionaries by L.A. Times. This honor highlights CRE professionals whose leadership and achievements are shaping the future of commercial real estate across Southern California. Steven Goldstein, senior vice president, leads Northmarq's multifamily investment sales team in Los Angeles. A recognized leader in the affordable housing space, Goldstein has completed more than $200 million in affordable housing transactions across Los Angeles county over the past three years. His recent work includes the $71 million sale of the 296-unit chaparral apartments in palmdale, a standout transaction in the region. Goldstein's rapid ascent in the industry began in 2016, earning him "Rookie of the Year" honors from the Los Angeles Business Journal. Since then, he has successfully completed over $1 billion in transactions and was recently promoted to Northmarq's Leadership Council, a distinction reserved for the company's top national producers. Sean Swift, senior vice president of debt + equity, serves as a key leader on Northmarq's institutional equity advisors team. He collaborates with institutional and middle-market clients nationwide to develop and execute capital markets strategies, with a focus on sourcing equity capital. Swift brings a refined perspective shaped by his experience as a principal at a private multifamily investment firm, where he focused on value-add and core-plus acquisitions in the Southeast and Midwest. His career began at Bank of America | Merrill Lynch and includes a strategic leadership role at CBRE, where he worked with executive leadership to enhance the company's global growth strategy. A dedicated industry leader, Swift is the former vice president of the Berkeley Real Estate Alumni Association Board of Directors and continues to contribute to the field through thought leadership and client-focused innovation. Northmarq recognized among top CRE brokerage firms. In addition to individual honors, Northmarq was named one of the Top 25 Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Firms by L.A. Times in its annual industry list. This recognition highlights the firm's continued excellence and influence in shaping the Southern California CRE landscape. Congratulations to Goldstein and Swift for this well-deserved recognition!
Northmarq expands Pacific Northwest Investment Sales platform with addition of SVP RJ Vara and team. SEATTLE (Oct. 22, 2025) - Northmarq is pleased to announce the addition of RJ Vara as senior vice president of Commercial Investment Sales, further expanding the firm's presence across the Pacific Northwest. Based in Seattle, Vara will lead Northmarq's office and industrial investment sales practice in the region, joined by a seasoned team of professionals who bring deep market experience and client relationships. "RJ and his team represent the next chapter of our strategic growth," said Sean Tufts, managing director of Commercial Investment Sales. "His leadership, client focus and track record across the office and industrial sectors make him an ideal fit for Northmarq. We're excited to welcome RJ and his team as we continue to build a best-in-class Investment Sales platform nationwide." Vara specializes in advising clients on the acquisition and disposition of office and industrial assets throughout the Pacific Northwest. His experience spans a broad range of ownership profiles including private capital, family offices, owner-operators, institutions and developers. Known for his data-driven approach and collaborative client service, Vara brings a consultative perspective informed by his background in commercial lending, private equity and EB-5 investment. "What drew our team to Northmarq is the culture and momentum you can feel throughout the company," said Vara. "It's rare to find a firm where collaboration, respect and innovation truly drives performance. Northmarq's privately held structure and national platform give us the freedom to focus entirely on clients, and the leadership is committed our success." Prior to joining Northmarq, Vara led the office and industrial practice at Marcus & Millichap, where he served as managing director for six years and was consistently recognized among the firm's top five office and industrial brokers nationwide. His multifaceted background enables him to approach each assignment from the vantage point of all involved stakeholders, ensuring innovative and results-oriented strategies. Vara is joined at Northmarq by his Seattle-based team, including: * Matt Herman, Associate Vice President. * John Marks, Associate Vice President. * Mike Babicz, Associate Vice President. * Jack Hinchcliffe, Associate. * McKinnon Smith, Associate.