Underwriting Analyst, Build-to-Rent Full Time

The Underwriting Analyst, Build-to-Rent will be responsible for assisting the deal team with accumulating information for loan processing, ordering reports for use in the due diligence process, preparing the credit memorandums for submission to the credit committee, and assembling complete loan files for examination by the underwriter. The Underwriting Analyst, BTR also responsible for assisting the Single Family Rental Underwriting team with the analysis and evaluation of potential structured products.

Essential Job Functions (Duties/Responsibilities)

The Underwriting Analyst, Build to Rent will have the following duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Review of development budgets, project timelines, construction drawings/plans and construction contracts
• Review and analyze financial statements, tax returns and cash flow statements of borrowers and guarantors
• Assisting underwriters in the completion of analytical spreadsheets and underwriting narratives in preparation for loan committee.
• Completing financial and credit reviews
• Interface with credit, portfolio, operations and product specialist personnel, as required, to facilitate the underwriting, closing, and transition of prospects to portfolio management
• Engage outside parties for collateral reviews, appraisals, background checks, and accounting due diligence, as necessary
• Perform on-site due diligence through property inspections
• Managing company loan files
• Tracking loan applications
• Gathering information for supply and demand analysis
• Reviewing all application documentation and property information
• Communicating with other Arbor departments in the coordination of underwriting, closing, and managing structured loans

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance or a related discipline

Experience: Minimum of one to two years of experience in Single Family Rental/BTR Financing or Real estate finance or related field; previous experience in risk/financial analysis, valuations, relationship management, workouts, capital markets and rehabilitation are a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel; and proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, and Word.
• Excellent financial, analytical, communication, project management and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical to success
• Possess a working knowledge of PC/desktop software applications and analytical programs.
• Loan processing/analysis or other loan origination experience preferred.
• The qualified candidate will be hard-working, a quick learner, detail-oriented, well-organized and able to work alone as well as with others to reach a common goal

Source: Arbor Realty Career Page

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