HUD Closing Analyst

Department

HUD Closing

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

The HUD Closing team facilitates the closing and funding of FHA/HUD‑insured loans, coordinating with underwriting, production, borrowers/clients, internal partners, HUD personnel, and internal and external counsel to ensure smooth, timely, and compliant customer service. The team also ensures compliance with HUD program requirements, lender policies, and transaction‑specific closing conditions, exercising quality control over data and documentation provided to HUD, investors, warehouse lenders, and internal groups such as accounting, servicing, asset management, and loan funding.

• Verify Davis Bacon Wage Rates for all active HUD construction loans.
• Prepare reconciliation of application fee and third‑party costs.
• Generate income notice and prepare audit packages.
• Communicate with borrower/property manager to outline repairs needed prior to closing and become familiar with USFA and ADA compliance requirements.
• Work with title agents to collect and verify wire instructions for loan funding purposes.
• Create HUD’s pay.gov documentation for approval, submission, and payment.
• Ensure data in WD internal systems is complete and accurate.
• Generate closing documents for review by Closing Officer and prepare accounting packages and bank packages for funding.
• Prepare Kyriba entries and submit for 1st level approval.
• Prepare escrow analysis for tax and insurance escrows.
• Ensure that data in Salesforce is complete and accurate throughout the process.
• Set up Servicing Deliverables folder within 48 hours of closing.
• Follow up with counsel if documents are not received by required deadline.
• Generate Ginnie Mae Assignment documents for warehousing purposes.
• Review closing documents obtained from outside counsel for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare, submit and follow up on any HUD refund requests.
• Accurately populate Ginnie Mae data systems with project deal terms for MBS generation.
• Work with external legal counsel to clear all Ginnie Mae exceptions on a monthly basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Generally required from 8:30am – 5:30pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; 1+ years of experience in the corporate workforce preferred.

• Ability to work as part of a team while providing a strong individual contribution.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Analytical skills to evaluate data quickly, make decisions based on imperfect data, and take action to move transactions forward.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to build effective relationships and communicate information clearly to various audiences.
• Excellent judgment and dependability, including ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce, Box and Ginnie Mae Enterprise software is beneficial.
• Ability to show ownership of work, take on challenges, acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes.
• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to company‑sponsored events as required.

Estimated base salary: $55,000‑$60,000 plus discretionary bonus.

Benefits include:

• Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions.
• Competitive dental and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with match.
• Pre‑tax transit and commuting benefits.
• Robust health and wellness program—including cash rewards and resources to promote health, engagement, and balance.
• Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs.
• Company‑paid life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Career development opportunities.
• Volunteer hours and donation matching.

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.