HUD Underwriting Analyst

Department

HUD Underwriting

We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

Our FHA Finance experts work with borrowers to obtain a HUD‑insured loan on multifamily and senior housing properties. The department is comprised of production and underwriting staff. The production staff is in a sales role working with clients to originate loan opportunities. Once a loan is engaged, the underwriting staff works with the client to prepare an application to HUD and identify strengths and weaknesses of a loan, putting appropriate mitigants into place.

Once the application is submitted, the W&D FHA Team works closely with HUD staff as they review the application, issue a commitment to insure and ultimately close the loan. W&D is the #2 overall HUD lender in FY 2022, and the #1 overall HUD construction loan lender.

As a HUD Underwriting Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting FHA loan transactions by coordinating documentation, ensuring compliance with HUD requirements, and facilitating communication across all parties involved in the loan process. Your work will directly contribute to the efficient execution and successful delivery of loan applications.

• Coordinate the collection, review, and approval of all required documentation and exhibits for each FHA loan transaction
• Meet regularly with internal and external stakeholders to review exhibit status, resolve issues, and elevate concerns as needed
• Communicate with borrowers, correspondents, loan officers, underwriters, and third‑party vendors to obtain and provide timely information
• Conduct file reviews to ensure all application exhibits meet program requirements and support underwriting and third‑party needs
• Collect and analyze borrower and principal information, including experience, qualifications, credit data, and financial statements
• Identify potential credit or financial risks and partner with underwriters to resolve issues
• Assist in ordering, tracking, and reviewing third‑party reports
• Coordinate with third parties to provide required property and transaction information
• Manage and reconcile transaction‑related accounting and coordinate payment of third‑party vendors
• Assist in the preparation, assembly, and delivery of complete loan applications to HUD
• Maintain accurate HUD‑required control files for each transaction
• Ensure all deal information in Salesforce, Deal Manager, and Box is current and accurately reflects transaction status, documentation, communications, and outstanding issues
• Adhere to established naming conventions and file management protocols
• Participate in training and professional development activities
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• 1+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field strongly preferred
• Knowledge of commercial real estate finance preferred

• Understanding of the FHA loan application process, including required documentation and loan exhibits
• Familiarity with HUD guidelines, notices, and handbooks, and the ability to research requirements as needed
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data and draw sound conclusions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders

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