Multifamily Underwriting Associate
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Position Overview

If you are a hard-working, motivated, and intellectually driven professional with a passion for commercial real estate (CRE) and finance, Freddie Mac Multifamily is the employer for you! The nation's greatest and most innovative secondary market Multifamily mortgage lender and issuer of securitized fixed-income with an annual platform exceeding $70 billion is looking to add a Multifamily Underwriting Associate to the Targeted Affordable Housing team.

At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you'll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation. This position can be based in either McLean, VA or Plano, TX.

Our Impact

Our team is responsible for underwriting Targeted Affordable Housing (TAH) loans originated coast to coast by our nationwide network of Optigo Lenders. We are innovators in the industry by evaluating the overall story and making decisions based on the credit risk profile and finding creative ways to mitigate risks. Today, Freddie Mac is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. We are a creative and dedicated team, and you'll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.

Your Impact

You will help build toward credit approval and closing individual mortgage loans collateralized by multifamily properties. Accurately review and ensure concise, complete, and transparent Investment Briefs and ensure accurate data quality for loan securitization. Analyze and conclude on unique affordable housing pro forma property financial statement considerations, resolve transactional issues that escalate in third party report, work with Producers to structure deals, review borrower financial position, market analysis, property inspections, present deals for approval as needed. Develop resolutions to problems of limited scope following specific and detailed procedures.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline and 0-1 years of comparable relevant professional experience. Multifamily or commercial real estate finance exposure is preferred. Knowledge of real estate property fundamentals and real estate lending/underwriting is helpful. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word. Position requires ~25% national travel.

Keys to Success in this Role

Strong interest in a commercial real estate career. Excellent collaborator and phenomenal teammate. Sense of humor, strong work ethic, and positive attitude. Great multitasker. Keep calm under pressure. Stay current on policies and regulations that may affect the industry and be comfortable with transition and change.

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