GSE Senior Underwriter at Merchants Capital Corporation

Carmel, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Underwriting, Credit Risk Evaluation, Multifamily Loans, Agency Guidelines, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, Negotiation Skills, Leadership Skills, Due Diligence

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Description The GSE Senior Underwriter is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate underwriting of multifamily mortgage loan transactions in accordance with Agency and Bank guidelines. Responsibilities include but are not limited to reviewing customer data, making sound credit decisions and ensuring they are documented to secondary market guidelines where applicable, as well as assisting loan officers and processors with gathering of loan documents. Under moderate supervision, the GSE Senior Underwriter will work closely with the Review Underwriter underwriting new loan originations for Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac. The incumbent will perform evaluation of proposed Agency loans for credit risk; obtain deal approvals from Merchants credit committee and respective Agency.? Requirements Underwrite multifamily Agency loans originated by Merchants Capital. Manage underwriting process for new loans from origination to closing. ? Adhere to Agency loan requirements, reviewing updates on an ongoing basis, to stay current on changes made by respective Agencies and/or Merchants.? Perform site inspections of underwritten assets. Manage third party vendors and evaluate third party reports including appraisal reports, engineering reports, environmental reports, zoning reports, flood certifications, preliminary title, etc. Coordinate and manage communication with internal Merchants staff including the Review Underwriter, originations and closings team; Agency; third party vendors, including but not limited to, the appraiser, engineer and environmental consultant; Merchants legal counsel; insurance consultant; borrower and any others that are pertinent to the success of the transaction. Evaluate Borrower financial statements, bank statements, credit reports, legal searches, real estate owned (REO) schedules, resumes, etc., and determine any potential credit risks. Together with other members of the team, generate a Due Diligence checklist along with monitoring receipt of and processing due diligence as it is received. Review files for completeness and identify critical missing information. Analyze historical operating statements, rent rolls, market characteristics, etc., and complete the underwriting loan submission template. ? Alert appropriate persons to potential deal issues as soon as they arise. Prepare the loan package for evaluation and approval by Merchants Credit Committee and Agency Lenders. Expected Experience, Skills and Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate or another related field required. Minimum three-years of multifamily loan underwriting experience required; knowledge of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan products is preferred. Knowledge and understanding of Agency lending guidelines, including applying applicable credit parameters in order to minimize credit risk required. Knowledge and understanding of Agency pricing standards in order to determine the all-in interest rate preferred. Knowledge and understanding of various organizational structures such as LLCs, LPs, Corporations, Trusts, etc. preferred. ? Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills required. Requires critical thinking skills and multitasking. The ability to successfully work as a team in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate strong listening, negotiating, and leadership skills required.? Effective written and oral communication skills required.? An expert in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe required. ABOUT MERCHANTS CAPITAL With over 30 years of success built on putting people first, Merchants Capital is a proven leader in financing for multifamily housing nationwide. Our licenses with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD/FHA, in addition to our bank’s balance sheet products, allow us to offer custom solutions with agility and ease of execution, expanding access to housing in meaningful and impactful ways. Recognized as a top five affordable lender, Merchants Capital pairs our comprehensive debt offerings with in-house tax credit equity to provide a one-stop-shop for developers and owners. To learn more about Merchants Capital, visit www.merchantscapital.com.

Responsibilities

The GSE Senior Underwriter is responsible for the timely and accurate underwriting of multifamily mortgage loan transactions. This includes reviewing customer data, making credit decisions, and coordinating with various stakeholders throughout the loan process.