Intern FINANCE Summer 2026 - Staunton, VA presso The Caton Companies

The Caton Companies is comprised of five companies that combine to form an alliance of nearly 500 employees in 12 markets in 6 states.  From the planning stages of development and investment strategies, to excavation and construction, to management, The Caton Companies is poised to embrace the unique challenges and opportunities of any project.  We are seeking ONE (1) Summer Finance Interns as follows:

      - Mortgage Finance Intern at Park Lane Finance Solutions in Staunton, Virginia

The work of The Caton Companies is work that matters to our communities and to society.  We take our jobs seriously and work hard, but we like to have fun in the process.  We are growing, and we’d love to take you along for the ride.  When we grow, you grow…we’ll do our best to make sure of that.

Open to students at accredited colleges or universities who are majoring in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, or a related field.  Intern must have completed--at a minimum--their sophomore year of studies prior to starting internship.

The Caton Companies will provide the student intern with the opportunity to experience various responsibilities within the Company in support of the student's educational and career endeavors.  We will encourage growth and development through assignment of increasingly complex tasks and responsibilities.  We will also provide the student with valuable information about financial analysis and development.

Summary/Objective 

The Summer Finance Intern provides technical and analytical support in the preparation of financial and accounting data for the purposes of analysis by Management to make strategic decisions for the business.  Performs other special projects as assigned.

   Mortgage Finance Intern - Essential Functions

• Review sales contracts, mortgage credit reports, appraisals, title work, tax returns, and closing package documents.
• Obtain loan payoffs required for closing.
• Calculate debt-to-income (DTI) and loan-to-value (LTV).
• Assist mortgage processing department with applications, insurance and tax quotes, customer contacts, underwriting, and other duties.
• Assist mortgage servicing department with payment processing, collections, escrow administration, and other duties.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full time position; typical work hours will include shifts on Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel/ Driving

Possible need to utilize personal transportation for business purposes.  Pick up office supplies, run to post office etc. 

Required Education and Experience

Salary depends on skills and experience. Family-owned, the Caton Companies offer 401(k), excellent medical/dental coverage, as well as other benefits. To learn more about The Caton Companies, visit www.catoncompanies.com

Equal Opportunity Employer.