2026 Analyst, Specialty Credit
About The Position
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 Walker & Dunlop, the #1 Multifamily Finance lender in the US, with expertise in all GSE and FHA/HUD affordable financing programs, has been a major player in the affordable housing space for years. We continue to invest in our platform so we can provide our clients with unparalleled solutions for all their affordable housing needs. Our suite of services, unmatched affordable housing experience, exceptional expertise in transaction execution, and industry-leading technology are setting a new standard in affordable housing. W&D’s dedicated Affordable experts are committed to addressing the affordable housing crisis in the U.S. and is comprised of capital advisory, investment sales (dedicated to Affordable), debt financing, LIHTC equity, and preservation. The Impact You Will Have The Analyst, Specialty Credit reports to the Vice President, Affordable Credit and serves as an entry-level member of the Affordable Housing Operations team. This role provides key support to both the Vice President and the Associate, Specialty Credit, while collaborating with a highly skilled group of Affordable Housing professionals. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytically driven, and eager to strengthen both quantitative and qualitative skills. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure across multiple facets of affordable housing, including operations, debt underwriting, debt production, and investment sales.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Prior experience in the real estate industry preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of the history and function of Fannie Mae, Fannie Mae DUS, and DUS Lenders.
- Willingness and ability to travel overnight up to 25%.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with team members, consultants, lenders, investors, and developers.
- Strong ability to manage multiple tasks accurately and efficiently under time-sensitive conditions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe Acrobat; ability to learn Salesforce and other company software as needed.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.
- Exceptional organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality when handling sensitive or non-routine information.
- Strong learning orientation with a proactive approach to personal and professional development.
- 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
Responsibilities
- Model multifamily projects and associated debt sizing for bridge, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD executions using proprietary Walker & Dunlop and Freddie Mac underwriting models.
- Input income and expense statements to determine maximum loan amounts.
- Conduct preliminary reviews of market areas, property and site characteristics.
- Perform initial assessments of borrower and management qualifications.
- Learn and apply methodologies for building detailed pro forma income and expense statements.
- Assist with valuation analyses and help identify optimal debt execution strategies for acquisition, refinance, and LIHTC re-syndication opportunities.
- Support the evaluation of affordable development transactions through market analysis and financial modeling.
- Track and maintain the pipeline of affordable development projects.
- Support the Affordable Production and Underwriting teams with transactions from initial forward commitment through conversion to permanent loans.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 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™
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
