Associate, Underwriting - Affordable

Purpose and Job Summary:
The Associate is responsible for processing and analytical duties in support of underwriting multifamily mortgage financing programs. The Associate must demonstrate attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and analytical ability. The Analyst must take the initiative to drive the document request, collection and underwriting process as well as independently analyze credit and financial information to determine the degree of risk associated with the loan. While working in an independent and reliable manner, team work and effective communication will also be necessary for success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the senior staff and/or Underwriter during the loan underwriting process by requesting, collecting, and managing required due diligence documentation
• Prepare, distribute, and maintain Due Diligence Checklists and Application Workbooks, updating regularly to meet target-underwriting dates.
• Collect, review, and advise underwriting team regarding receipt and status of all underwriting documentation.
• Establish and maintain loan files. Retain and organize loan documentation in appropriate electronic data storage folders.
• Collect and input data into proprietary pipeline management platform.
• Coordinate with the Third Party Manager and the Underwriter on the engagement and receipt of required third party reports.
• Participate in regular calls with borrowers regarding due diligence status, timing updates, and coordination with various external parties.
• Work with Underwriter to collect, input and analyze property data including property operating statements, rent rolls, and third party report information
• Verify and update property operating information in underwriting analysis workbook.
• Upon receipt of due diligence including third party reports, borrower/sponsor financial statements, SREO, Underwriting Certificates, credit reports and investor database credit checks:

• Review and notify Underwriter of any material issues;
• Transfer data from reports to underwriting analysis workbook and narrative.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or Business Administration preferred.
• 1-3 years of commercial real estate experience required; multifamily strongly preferred.
• Experience with Fannie Mae and/or Freddie Mac Multifamily loan programs preferred.
• High-level knowledge of financial statement analysis, general accounting, cash flows and mortgage interest calculations.
• Knowledge of real estate finance and/or investment real estate, particularly multifamily.
• Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.
• Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning, multitasking, and organizational skills, along with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
• Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Applicable knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.