Job Description

The Underwriter will be responsible for the Underwriting of loans.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES)

The Underwriter will have the following duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Collect, package, review and reconcile loan application documents including financial/credit exhibits under various underwriting programs
• Order and perform the preliminary review of all third party reports (appraisal, inspection and environmental) for compliance with guidelines
• Underwrite Multifamily Loans in accordance with Rating Agency guidelines and requirements, while adhering to established timelines
• Prepare thorough Underwriting Narrative and Loan Calculation Worksheet for presentation to Loan Committee to evaluate creditworthiness
• Collect, analyze, and approve all required due diligence for Multifamily loans
• Formulate Net Operating Income in accordance with Rating Agency Guidelines using sponsor submitted operating data and appraisal proforma data
• Review and analysis of loan application documents including:
  • Financial/credit exhibits
  • Review of all third party technical reports for Underwriting
• Liaise with upper management and Origination staff, as necessary
• Mentor and train junior staff
• Perform property and market inspections to evaluate property conditions and market/submarket dynamics

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree; finance or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in commercial and/or multi-family real estate finance; Preferably with CMBS and/or GSE Agency experience; Credit training is a plus but not required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Experience in the commercial real estate or mortgage banking/finance industry
• Ability to problem-solve and exercise independent judgment while displaying a high degree of initiative and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to organize & prioritize projects; complete multiple tasks on schedule
• Hard working, a quick study, detail oriented and have the ability to work alone as well as with others to reach a common goal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and Word
• Strong work ethic and pro-active team player able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Possess excellent analytical, communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Must be able to mentor and train junior staff

Salary is up to $130,000; plus bonus commensurate upon experience