Multifamily Lending Officer

New Hampshire Housing•Bedford, NH

2d•$78,000 - $107,500•Hybrid

About The Position

New Hampshire Housing is seeking a full-time Multifamily Lending Officer for its Multifamily Housing Division. This role is crucial in financing programs that support the organization's mission of promoting, financing, and supporting housing solutions in New Hampshire. The position involves analyzing complex transactions, structuring deals, and managing the details of multifamily developments. The ideal candidate will have a passion for mission-based financing and a desire to apply financial expertise to impactful projects.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and speak English at a proficient level.
Basic proficiency in Windows Microsoft Office 365 Suite and ability to learn new software systems, as needed.
Three to five years relevant work experience in lending, real estate development, or financial services.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience communicating with borrowers, customers, and/or stakeholders.
Experience interpreting and maintaining compliance with complex federal and state regulations in order to administer financial or lending programs.
Ability to review and analyze financial documents and budgets for underwriting projects.
Demonstrated high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate affordable housing development proposals seeking NH Housing financing, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), tax-exempt bonds, supportive housing funding, and other financing programs.
Analyze project budgets, development costs, rental income projections, and third-party reports to determine whether developments are financially viable and positioned for long-term success.
Build strong relationships with developers and project partners, helping them navigate complex financing structures, solve challenges, and move projects from concept to closing.
Identify potential risks early by evaluating borrower strength, project finances, deal structure, and supporting documentation, while ensuring sound lending and investment decisions.
Represent NH Housing as a resource and partner to the development community by promoting financing programs and helping bring affordable housing projects to communities throughout New Hampshire.