Analyst, FHA Production Support

Purpose and Job Summary

The Analyst supports various loan production and underwriting functions, including: review of third-party reports, underwriting analysis, oversight of FHA Multifamily loan applications, document collection and transmittal, and internal deal coordination processes. Works directly with underwriters, loan originators, clients, and vendors as necessary throughout the loan process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support FHA Multifamily Origination Screening to include, but not limited to:

  • Being well versed in the various Excel-based screening and underwriting models

  • Determining appropriate level of due diligence required to complete a thorough loan screening

  • Completing models to determine loan sizings that meet programmatic requirements are met and are in compliance with the applicable loan execution

• Assist underwriters by providing daily oversight of FHA multifamily loan applications

• Participate in internal deal coordination to include, but not limited to:

  • Engagement and coordination of third-party reports

  • Creation and collection of due diligence needs list

  • Reviewing application due diligence for completeness and accuracy

  • Administrative transaction organization (expense tracking, deal folder completeness)

  • Creation of complete and deficiency free application submissions to HUD

• Communicate clearly with borrowers, third party providers, originators, underwriters, and others to facilitate transaction flow.

• Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare credit request presentations for FHA transactions

• Become well versed in all applicable Commercial Real Estate policies and procedures by reading and studying FHA MAP Guide, relevant FHA documentation, and any underwriting and processing guidelines

• Ensure work product adheres to Lument policies, processes, and procedures

• Attend trainings and courses in additional education as prescribed

• Work professionally and harmoniously with team and coworkers

• Position may require travel on a minimal basis

• Other projects and duties as assigned

Education, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, real estate, or related field required

• 1-2 years of experience in real estate related financial analysis for a lending institution, brokerage firm, or investment firm preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Microsoft Excel

• Demonstration of a strong work ethic, ambition, teamwork, creativity, aptitude for accuracy and detail, and sound ethical conduct

• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, and to adjust priorities in a changing environment

• Excellent organizational, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and to use discretion in the performance of daily activities

• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into clearly articulated credit and business recommendations both verbally and in writing

• Initiative and strong sense of personal motivation as well as responsibility

Annual base salary gross: $70,000 - $90,000 (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