LIHTC Underwriter

Enterprise Community Partners; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health, dental, vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Enterprise Community Partners is seeking an experienced underwriting professional to support affordable housing investments, with emphasis on LIHTC transactions and complex financial modeling. The role requires deep knowledge of LIHTC, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple deals under tight deadlines.

You will collaborate with originators, asset management, and investors, producing detailed analyses, charts, and narratives to support investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in real estate finance, affordable housing, and/or the LIHTC program, including familiarity with apartment market dynamics in both urban and suburban areas and relevant industry policies, issues, and programs.
• Extensive knowledge of LIHTC required.
• Strong financial analysis skills required, including advanced Excel modeling capabilities.
• Experience closing real estate transactions highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite tax credit investments as assigned, including completion of underwriting tasks: sponsorship analysis, market analysis, sources and uses and capital structure analysis, income and expense underwriting, and tax credit documentation analysis.
• As part of processing each transaction, obtain due diligence materials from the client, conduct site visits as needed, review project loan documents and the LP agreement for material terms, participate in conference calls with customers, and prepare and present requests for investment committee approval.
• Communicate and manage customer expectations through underwriting process under direction of originator and director of underwriting.
• Provide regular communication to originator and director regarding deal underwriting progress, including process checklist review, due diligence review, timing, issue identification, and updates to Transaction Summary format.
• Assist with and attend deal closings or other coverage opportunities and help organize closed deal files for transition to Asset Management.
• Assist with other Syndication priorities (asset management, investor relations, etc.).
• Participate in group meetings and discussions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

LIHTC knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Real estate finance

Communication/writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

At Enterprise, we scale housing affordability solutions for millions of people. For more than 40 years, we've championed big ideas that create more housing opportunity for everyone, investing more than $92 billion to create or preserve more than 1 million homes. Our greatest strength is bringing together the right partners, capital, and capabilities to help what's working reach more communities, faster. Join us as we unlock access to a quality, affordable home for millions across the country.

Working at Enterprise

At Enterprise, you’ll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You’ll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you’re valued and supported in your growth journey.

Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with an exceptional benefits package.

Job Description Summary

Enterprise Community Investment is seeking an experienced individual with affordable housing and/or LIHTC experience to underwrite low-income housing tax credit investments. Extensive knowledge of LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credits) along with strong financial analysis skills is required.

Responsibilities

Job Description

Underwrite tax credit investments as assigned, including completion of the following underwriting tasks: sponsorship analysis, market analysis, sources and uses and capital structure analysis, income and expense underwriting, and tax credit documentation analysis. As part of processing each transaction, obtain due diligence materials from the client, conduct site visits as needed, review project loan documents and the LP agreement for material business terms, participate with the originator in conference calls with customers, and prepare and present requests for investment committee approval and investor review, including narrative descriptions, charts, graphs, and tables illustrating pertinent aspects of the proposed investment.

Under the direction of the originator and director of underwriting, communicate and manage customer expectations through the underwriting process using a positive and proactive approach that will enable repeat origination opportunities.

Provide regular communication to the originator and director of underwriting regarding deal underwriting progress, including process checklist review, due diligence review, transaction timing, issue identification, and timely preparation and regular updates to the Transaction Summary format as required by the originator and the process checklist.

Assist with and attend deal closings or other customer service coverage enhancement opportunities (if requested by the originator or director of underwriting) and help complete and organize closed deal files for transition to Asset Management.

Assist with other Syndication priorities as requested (e.g., asset management, investor relations, and assistance to other lines of business).

Participate in and contribute to group meetings and discussions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Core Technical Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in real estate finance, affordable housing, and/or the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, including familiarity with apartment market dynamics in both urban and suburban areas and relevant industry policies, issues, and programs.
• Extensive knowledge of LIHTC required.
• Strong financial analysis skills required, including advanced Excel modeling capabilities.
• Experience closing real estate transactions highly preferred.

Execution and Operational Performance

• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively under significant time pressure and meet closing deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate complex activities, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a big-picture perspective while attending closely to detail and producing thorough documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and accurately in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and stringent deadlines.

Communication and Collaboration

• Strong writing and editing skills needed to produce correspondence and reports.
• Demonstrated verbal communication and interpersonal skills to represent the company effectively to all parties.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word required; PowerPoint proficiency a plus.

Professional Judgment and Work Style

• Highly motivated, with the ability to work independently, solve problems effectively, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrated professionalism, diplomacy, composure, flexibility, and adaptability in a variety of situations.
• Expected to demonstrate strong ethics in interpersonal relationships and to work effectively as a collaborative team member.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours during peak periods.

Salary Transparency

You will be joining a team of talented professionals motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing.

Enterprise offers a comprehensive total rewards package for you and your family. The pay range for this position is $120,000 – $130,000. The salary range represents the low and high end of what may be paid for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range, and compensation decisions may be influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Total Rewards at Enterprise

This range is just one component of our total rewards package, which also includes annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave programs.

Our benefits form a major part of the total rewards package. These include dental, health, and vision care plans, as well as family-building benefits such as adoption and surrogacy support. Enterprise supports flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance and offers health advocacy, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and mental health benefits. We round out our package with financial education, wellness programs, and auto-enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

Finally, you will have access to learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team and contributing to our mission to serve others.