Commercial Real Estate Finance 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 role provides the foundation necessary to succeed in mortgage banking and offers exposure to a variety of career paths and opportunities within BWE's growing platform.

• Conduct the preliminary screening and structuring of agency lending opportunities.
• Review materials provided by clients and ensure needed information for preliminary loan analysis is received.
• Assess the strengths and weaknesses of a transaction.
• Review and analyze deal and borrower information to determine the best execution to match a client's financing needs.
• Stay current with Fannie Mae DUS and Freddie Mac Optigo Guidelines and Programs.
• Prepare preliminary loan packages for presentation and submission to the BWE credit committee and agencies as required; submit to the Senior Associate or Team Lead for review.
• Participate in the transition of loans from application to underwriting.
• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships to ensure a timely and efficient loan submission process.
• Special projects as needed.

• Experience in financial analysis (cash flow modeling, market, property, and borrower analysis) of multifamily and other income properties is beneficial.
• Experience with Fannie Mae DUS and Freddie Mac Optigo transactions is beneficial.
• Commercial real estate experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting required.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including complex financial models), Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to operate effectively in a team environment and work independently.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly attentive to detail and accuracy.

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