Senior Real Estate Associate

Summary:
This position supports mortgage bankers responsible for originating Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac market rate and affordable housing transactions including multifamily, MHC, students, and Seniors' products. This position will provide the foundation necessary to succeed in mortgage banking and provide exposure to a variety of career paths and opportunities within the BWE growing platform.

Major Responsibilities:

• The preliminary screening and structuring of Agency lending opportunities.

• Reviewing materials provided by borrowers and help ensure needed information for preliminary loan analysis is received.

• Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a transaction.

• Reviewing and analyzing deal and borrower information to determine the best execution to match a client's financing needs.

• Staying current with Fannie Mae DUS and Freddie Mac Optigo Guidelines and Programs.

• Preparing preliminary loan packages for presentation and submission to the BWE credit committee and Agencies as required.

• Participating in the transition of loans from application to underwriting.

• Developing and maintaining internal and external relationships to ensure a timely and efficient loan submission process.

• Manage a large pipeline of deals from a variety of originators.

• Train Associates.

• Special projects as needed.

Minimum Requirements: (experience, education, ksa)

• Minimum of three years business experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and relevant work experience including critical analysis of commercial finance fundamentals (cash flow, borrower credit, property, market, and management).

• Experience with Fannie Mae DUS and Freddie Mac Optigo transactions.

• Leadership and training/management experience is a plus.

• Bachelor's Degree required with a major in Business, Finance or Accounting.

• Master's is a plus.

• Possess computer literacy and have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including developing complex financial models), Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat

• Ability to operate effectively in a team environment as well as able to work independently.

• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrate a proven track record of multi-tasking.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly attentive to detail and accuracy.

We encourage you to explore the career opportunities we have available here at BWE!