VP - Senior Underwriter, Agency Affordable Housing

N1000 Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC; Chevy Chase (MD); Remote; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer hours and donation matching

Employee Resource Groups

Fertility and family planning services

Up to 12 weeks parental leave

Mental health care including free coun

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

Berkadia is seeking a VP – Senior Underwriter, Agency Affordable Housing to lead underwriting of complex affordable multifamily transactions under Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs. You will collaborate with Origination, GPO, Closing, Servicing, and Legal to structure, underwrite, approve, and close deals to agency standards.

This role requires deep knowledge of agency housing programs, strong credit judgment, and the ability to mentor Analysts and Underwriters.

Qualifications

• Expert in underwriting and structuring Agency affordable multifamily transactions.
• Strong credit judgment; ability to identify and mitigate risks.
• Experience with rent/income restrictions, LIHTC, Section 8/HAP contracts, subsidies.
• Understanding of multifamily financial analysis and loan structuring.
• Ability to interpret affordability restrictions on cash flow and value.
• Strong transaction management with ability to manage multiple deals.
• Mentor and develop junior underwriting professionals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DCUW to follow Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac criteria.
• Review debt applications for compliance with program requirements.
• Underwrite complex affordable multifamily transactions including regulatory aspects.
• Assess borrower/sponsor creditworthiness and market conditions.
• Evaluate impact of affordability restrictions on operations and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with Guides and required forms.
• Draft underwriting submissions articulating strengths, risks, and mitigants.
• Provide final review and closing support.
• Keep stakeholders informed of progress and risks.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship.
• Maintain knowledge of affordable housing programs and updates.
• Participate in training and process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Agency underwriting

Multifamily underwriting

Credit risk assessment

Mentor junior staff

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Be Part of the Next. Be Berkadia. Berkadia is built on deep expertise, strong relationships, and a commitment to excellence across the commercial real estate industry. What sets us apart is our people. As a values-driven organization, we foster a culture where collaboration thrives, growth is encouraged, and employees are empowered to make an impact. Together, our people strengthen our business and help shape the future of Berkadia. Are you ready to be part of the next?

The VP – Senior Underwriter, Agency Affordable Housing will be responsible for underwriting and executing complex affordable multifamily transactions under Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac affordable housing programs. This individual will collaborate closely with key business divisions, including Origination, Global Production Operations (GPO), Closing, Servicing, Transformation, and Legal to ensure transactions are appropriately structured, underwritten, approved, and closed in accordance with Agency requirements and company credit standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the DCUW to ensure adherence to company policies, credit standards, and applicable Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac affordable housing underwriting requirements.
• Review debt application packages for compliance with Agency Affordable Housing program requirements and confirm that proposed loan sizing and structure align with applicable program and credit criteria.
• Underwrite complex affordable multifamily transactions, including properties with regulatory or affordability restrictions, rent and income limitations, tax credits, subsidies, and other affordable housing program requirements, as applicable to the transaction.
• Critically assess borrower and sponsor creditworthiness, organizational structure, third-party reports, market conditions, and property financial and physical performance to determine whether the borrower and property meet applicable Agency and company requirements.
• Evaluate the impact of applicable affordability restrictions, regulatory agreements, subsidy arrangements, and other property-specific requirements on property operations, cash flow, valuation, and credit risk.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Guides, affordable housing program requirements, required forms, underwriting standards, and third-party reports.
• Draft and finalize comprehensive underwriting submission packages that clearly articulate transaction strengths and weaknesses, identify and assess key credit risks, document appropriate mitigants, and request waivers or exceptions when necessary.
• Provide final review and approval of supporting reports and documentation.
• Partner with Origination and other stakeholders to identify potential underwriting, structural, or execution issues early in the transaction and develop appropriate solutions consistent with Agency and company requirements.
• Provide support and guidance throughout the closing process to ensure final loan documentation and transaction structure conform to approved credit terms and applicable Agency requirements.
• Proactively keep the DCUW, Originators, Analysts, Closing, GPO, and other stakeholders informed regarding transaction progress, outstanding underwriting items, credit concerns, and potential execution risks.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to Analysts, Underwriters, GPO, and other team members regarding Agency Affordable Housing underwriting, credit analysis, and program requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac affordable housing programs, policies, Guide updates, and regulatory developments affecting affordable multifamily lending.
• Participate in Agency training and industry education to maintain expertise in evolving affordable housing programs and underwriting requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements, technology initiatives, and underwriting best practices designed to improve efficiency, consistency, risk management, and deal execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise underwriting and structuring Agency affordable multifamily transactions, with strong knowledge of Fannie Mae and/or Freddie Mac affordable housing programs.
• Exceptional credit judgment and demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with complex multifamily transactions.
• Experience evaluating affordable housing structures that may include rent and income restrictions, regulatory agreements, LIHTC, Section 8/HAP contracts, subordinate financing, tax exemptions, and other governmental or subsidy programs.
• Strong understanding of multifamily property financial analysis, borrower/sponsor analysis, valuation, market analysis, third-party reports, and loan structuring.
• Ability to interpret complex transaction structures and understand how affordability requirements and restrictions affect property economics, cash flow, valuation, and long-term credit performance.
• Strong project and transaction management skills with the ability to independently manage multiple complex transactions and competing deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical ability, communication skills, and ability to work effectively across Origination, Underwriting, Closing, Servicing, Legal, and operational teams.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior underwriting professionals and serve as a technical resource on Agency Affordable Housing transactions.

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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!

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