Underwriting Analyst - Proprietary Lending Program

Berkadia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly volunteer hours & donation-mLe

Employee Resource Groups

Fertility and family planning services

Up to 12‑weeks of parental leave

Mental health care and counseling

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance discounts

And more!

Job summary

Berkadia is seeking an Underwriter Analyst PLG to analyze and underwrite credit risk for multifamily and commercial deals. You will assess viability, review third-party reports, and collaborate with mortgage bankers to finalize bridge financing.

You will prepare underwriting narratives and cash flow estimates, present to senior underwriters, and coordinate with the MB network through approval and closing processes. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to a fast-changing environment.
• Confidentiality and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
• Advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite; experience in Salesforce and SharePoint.
• In-depth knowledge of CRE underwriting, cash flow forecasting and pricing metrics.
• Experience reviewing engineering and environmental reports, zoning reports, and appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Complete or send due diligence materials to populate PLG templates and respond to inquiries from MBs or GPOs.
• Analyze borrower credit information, third-party reports, and property data to assess deal viability.
• Conduct site inspections to evaluate market competitiveness and economic feasibility of income streams.
• Prepare underwriting narratives and cash flow estimates for large multifamily transactions.
• Present recommendations and required documentation to Senior Underwriters and approval committees.
• Maintain communication with Senior Directors and mortgage banking network during approval and closing.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

CRE underwriting knowledge

Cash flow forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

SharePoint

Job description

Are you looking for the opportunity to make an impact?

The Underwriter Analyst PLG is responsible for analyzing and underwriting potential credit risk for Proprietary Lending Program (PLG) deals at the principal, property, market, and loan levels for multifamily and commercial deals, focusing on sizing and underwriting as assigned. Additionally, if the application is accepted, the analyst collaborates with third‑party vendors to complete reports and works with mortgage bankers to finalize bridge financing.

Berkadia’s mortgage banking platform is consistently ranked among Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD’s top lenders and is seamlessly integrated with our investment sales and servicing platforms to provide superior client service. Let the strongest research, technology, capital relationships, and a nationwide network of industry professionals propel you to the next stage of your commercial real estate career. Be Backed by the Best. Be Berkadia.

We Innovate to shape the future of CRE, so in this role you will:

Responsibilities

• Complete or send due diligence materials to GPO to populate the PLG templates and respond to inquiries from the MBs or GPOs.
• Analyze and review borrower credit information, third‑party reports, and property financial and physical data to assess deal viability.
• Conduct site inspections to evaluate the market competitiveness of proposed collateral and determine the economic feasibility of projected income streams.
• Prepare underwriting narratives and independent cash flow value estimates for large, complex multifamily transactions.
• Present recommendations and key documentation (term sheets, applications, commitments, credit memos, etc.) to the Senior Underwriters and appropriate approval committees.
• Maintain consistent communication with the company's Senior Directors and, as requested, with the mortgage banking network, managing borrower clients through the approval and closing processes.
• Collaborate with loan officers, loan closers, and legal counsel to advance loan requests through approval and closing, as directed by the Senior Directors/SVPs Credit.
• Conduct and participate in customer meetings, site inspections, and conference calls as directed by the Senior Directors/SVPs Credit.
• Possess detailed knowledge of CRE and multifamily underwriting, including cash flow forecasting and experience in reviewing and approving engineering and environmental reports, zoning reports, and appraisals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
• Advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite, with experience in Salesforce and SharePoint.
• In‑depth knowledge of commercial real estate underwriting, including cash flow forecasting and pricing metrics.
• Experience in reviewing and approving engineering and environmental reports, zoning reports, and appraisals.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and efficiently manage assignments to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effectively collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 0‑3 years of experience in a similar position.

Benefits

• Monthly paid volunteer hours and donation matching to benefit our communities.
• Employee Resource Groups that help you grow with us.
• Fertility and family planning services.
• Up to 12‑weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Mental health care, including free counseling sessions.
• We’ll help you fund your learning journey with generous tuition reimbursement.
• Pet insurance discounts.
• And more!

Berkadia, as an equal opportunity employer, celebrates our employees’ unique differences, which we believe drives personal and company‑wide innovation and creates a people‑first culture where your career can take the long view. To achieve these goals, we are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, military and veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state and local laws.

In keeping with our commitment, Berkadia takes the necessary steps to provide a workplace free from harassment and discrimination, as well as access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to take part in the interview process, please contact [e-mail].

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