Senior Multifamily Underwriter, Vice President

M&T Bank

1d•$103,000 - $171,600•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for due diligence and direct underwriting specializing in Agency Conventional Underwriting. Analyzes and spreads operating statements for multifamily loan transactions in accordance with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines. Assesses loan sizing and overall risk assessment prior to or after application utilizing specific Investor underwriting guidelines and requirements. Interviews prospective borrowers and property managers to obtain critical property, management, and borrower details. Works closely with loan originators to help negotiate deal terms and resolve outstanding issues. Interacts with respective Investor Representatives (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, etc.) regarding loan transaction terms and waivers. Inspects property in accordance with Investor guidelines (travel required-national). Obtains and reviews all third-party reports associated with each transaction as required by specific investor. Completes underwriting narrative/committee package and reviews commitment letter and hands off to loan closing department. Adheres to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies. Completes other related duties as assigned. Underwriters are required to use analytical skills to review rent roll, operating statements, financial statements, third party reports (real estate appraisals, market studies, physical needs reports and environmental reports) to make credit judgments and prepare the required application submissions to the appropriate agency. Indirectly manages/mentors Agency loan processors or Junior FHA underwriters assigned to the transaction.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience and 5 years underwriting or related experience to include completion of multifamily inspection training (or similar work experience and credit training) or in lieu of a degree a combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or work experience including a minimum of 5 years underwriting or related experience to include completion of multifamily inspection training (or similar work experience and credit training).
Experience with multifamily loan transactions in accordance with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines.
Ability to multi-task.
Proficiency Excel and Word programs.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Analyze/Spread operating statements for multifamily loan transactions in accordance with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines.
Responsible for accurate loan sizing and overall risk assessment prior to/or after application utilizing specific Investor underwriting guidelines and requirements.
Interview prospective borrowers and property managers to obtain critical property, management, and borrower details for each transaction.
Work closely with loan originators to help negotiate deal terms and resolve outstanding issues.
Interact with respective Investor Representatives (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, etc) regarding loan transaction terms and waivers.
Inspect property in accordance with Investor guidelines (travel required-national).
Obtain and review all third party reports associated with each transaction as required by specific investor.
Completion of underwriting narrative/committee package.
Review of commitment letter and handoff to loan closing department.
Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
Complete other related duties as assigned.
Use analytical skills to review rent roll, operating statements, financial statements, third party reports (real estate appraisals, market studies, physical needs reports and environmental reports) to make credit judgments and prepare the required application submissions to the appropriate agency.
Indirect management/mentor of Agency loan processors or Junior FHA underwriters assigned to the transaction.