Purpose and Job Summary
The Underwriting Associate is responsible for processing and analytical duties in support of underwriting multifamily mortgage financing programs. The Associate must demonstrate attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and analytical ability. The Associate must take the initiative to drive the document request, collection and underwriting process as well as independently analyze credit and financial information to determine the degree of risk associated with the loan. While working in an independent and reliable manner, team work and effective communication will also be necessary for success.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist the senior staff and/or Underwriter during the loan underwriting process by requesting, collecting, managing required documentation:
- Prepare, distribute, and maintain Due Diligence Checklists and Application Workbooks, updating regularly to meet target-underwriting dates.
- Collect, review, and advise underwriting team regarding receipt and status of all underwriting documentation.
- Establish and maintain loan files. Retain and organize loan documentation in appropriate electronic data storage folders.
- Order and obtain professional reports and verifications from external parties.
- Input and analyze data:
- Verify and update property-operating information in underwriting analysis workbook.
- Upon receipt of borrower/sponsor financial statements, SREO, Underwriting Certificates, credit reports and investor database credit checks:
- Review and notify Underwriter of any material issues;
- Transfer data from reports to underwriting analysis workbook and narrative.
- Upon receipt of professional reports (e.g. appraisal, engineering, environmental assessment, seismic analysis, zoning, and market reports), transfer data into underwriting analysis workbook and narrative.
- Assist with assembling loan package and delivering to Investors after closing.
- Process invoices for payment and prepare final accounting.
- Work professionally and harmoniously with team and coworkers
- Other projects and duties as assigned
Contacts
This position has frequent contact with all levels of employees and management. In addition, this role interacts with outside business partners, vendors, consultants, and other office visitors.
Education, Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or Business Administration preferred.
- Two - four years of commercial real estate experience required; multifamily strongly preferred.
- Experience with Fannie Mae and/or Freddie Mac Multifamily loan programs preferred.
- High-level knowledge of financial statement analysis, general accounting, cash flows and mortgage interest calculations.
- Knowledge of real estate finance and/or investment real estate, particularly multifamily.
- Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.
- Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of attention to detail.
- Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
- Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Applicable knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Annual base salary gross: $90,000 - $110,000 (NY only). The base salary range represents the estimated low and high end of the ORIX USA’s salary for this position. Actual base salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. The base pay is one component of ORIX USA’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards and benefits include cash bonuses, long term incentives, health insurance, accident and life insurance, and retirement benefits. Please visit our Benefits page for additional information.
Life at ORIX
We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees and offer a quality, competitive benefits package that provides valuable healthcare and financial protection for our workforce, while emphasizing a healthy work/life balance.
You Time
We want you to have the time needed to recharge and manage life with our competitive vacation policy, floating personal holidays, extensive leave options, our annual observed holidays, and more.
Family Care
Every family has a different journey and ORIX USA Group is proud to offer extensive benefit programs such as: infertility coverage, adoption support, child and elder care, fully paid maternity, and generous parental leave benefits to help you and your families along the way.
Flexible Work Arrangements
ORIX associates enjoy the advantages of our hybrid working model with a 3 day in-office minimum requirement.
ORIX USA is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities (EEO), and is committed to diversifying its workforce. All employees and applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
