Housing and Urban Development Underwriting Analyst

Title: HUD Underwriting Analyst

Location: Towson, MD - One West Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 550

Job Description:

Department:

HUD Underwriting

We are Walker & Dunlop.  We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

 

Department Overview

 

Our FHA Finance experts work with borrowers to obtain a HUD-insured loan on multifamily and senior housing properties. The department is comprised of production and underwriting staff. The production staff is in a sales role working with clients to originate loan opportunities. Once a loan is engaged, the underwriting staff works with the client to prepare an application to HUD and identify strengths and weaknesses of a loan, putting appropriate mitigants into place. Once the application is submitted, the W&D FHA Team works closely with HUD staff as they review the application, issue a commitment to insure and ultimately close the loan. W&D is the #2 overall HUD lender in FY 2024.

 

The Impact You Will Have

 

This is an entry level position in the Underwriting department. The tasks and activities in this role provide support to the team and a person in this role would gain broad exposure and a foundational understanding to underwriting of FHA loans.

 

Primary Responsibilities

 

• Demonstrate an understanding of the FHA loan application process and the documentation and loan exhibits required for each loan program. 

• Coordinate and execute the collection, review, and approval of the required documentation and exbibits for each transaction. Routinely meet with appropriate parties to discuss the status of the application exhibits and work to either resolve any issues as possible or escalate any problems as necessary. 

• Routinely apply “Best Practices” to the loan process as evidenced by your ability to incorporate new practices which serve to drive efficiency.  

• Routinely and independently communicate with Borrowers, Correspondents, Loan Officers, Underwriters and Third-Party Vendors to obtain and/or provide information on a timely basis. 

• Conduct timely file reviews of application exhibits to ensure that the information meets the program requirements and informational needs of the underwriter and third-party vendors. 

• Demonstrate proficiency in the loan process: 

  • Mortgage Credit:  

    • Understand the organizational structure and identification of principals.  

    • Collect and analyze statements of experience and qualifications for appropriate parties.  

    • Collect, order, research, and analyze appropriate credit information (credit reports, trade references, previous participation, etc.) for the principals.  

    • Collect and analyze complete financial information on principals; identify potential credit, financial and experience issues and work with the Underwriter to reach an appropriate resolution. 

  • Third Party Reports:  

    • Manage and reconcile accounting for each transaction. 

    • Assist the underwriter in the ordering and tracking of third-party reports. 

    • Coordinate and provide third parties with appropriate information related to the property. 

    • Complete the initial review and analysis of third-party reports and coordinate the payment of third parties.

  • Loan Application:

    • Manage and reconcile accounting for each transaction. 

    • Assist the underwriter in the ordering and tracking of third-party reports. 

    • Coordinate and provide third parties with appropriate information related to the property. 

    • Complete the initial review and analysis of third-party reports and coordinate the payment of third parties.

• Serve as an active participant in the training sessions throughout the course of the year. 

• Responsible for the assembly and delivery of the loan applications to HUD. 

• Maintain and accurately complete HUD required Control Files for each transaction.  

• Maintain and ensure that information pertaining to each deal in SalesForce, Deal Manager and Box accurately reflects the current status of the transaction, current exhibits, important communication, and any outstanding issues as well as proposed resolution. 

• Adhere to naming conventions and file directory structure protocols. 

• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic parameters of the HUD Guides, Notices, Handbooks and other resources; and know how to research items in those resources. 

• Develop and pursue a training plan to advance career and/or knowledge base. 

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.  

 

Education and Experience

 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. 

• 1+ years of work experience in accounting, finance or a related field is strongly encouraged, and knowledge of commercial real estate finance is preferred  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data quickly and draw sound conclusions. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with strong time management skills and a keen attention to detail. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software. 

• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes

• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders

 

Our Analyst Program is designed to provide entry-level opportunities to those actively in an educational environment or very recently graduated from such an environment. Those graduating in Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 are eligible for the 2025 Analyst Program.

 

This position has an estimated base salary of $60,000 - $70,000 plus discretionary bonus. An employment offer is based on the applicant’s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.  

 

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What We Offer  

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023 

• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
    - Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
    - Competitive dental and vision benefits
    - 401(k) + match
    - Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
    - A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
      promote health, engagement, and balance
    - Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
    - Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
    - Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 

• Career development opportunities 

• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching 

 
*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked 

 

EEO Statement

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.

 

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Fair Chance Hiring

Background checks, including any questions related to infractions, arrests, or conviction records, will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.