Analyst, Underwriting

About this role

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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

Summary/Objective: The Analyst will become familiar with the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac financing programs being offered by JLL and the required processing and underwriting responsibilities outlined for each program.  Further, the Analyst will have the opportunity to be an integral participant in all stages of the underwriting, closing and delivery of a multifamily agency transaction including the initial underwriting sizing of the loan, assessing the quality of the credit information provided, traveling to inspect assets and meet with customers and participate in critical final loan delivery activities. The Analyst must demonstrate attention to detail, an organizational and analytical orientation, an ability to engage with Borrower and Borrower representatives particularly while attending site inspections and possess the initiative to work in an independent and reliable manner.

Essential Functions: • Responsible for complex financial modeling of multifamily transactions that includes analyzing property operating statements and rent rolls and determining a pro-forma NOI used for Loan determination, to be further reviewed and approved by UW.  This includes obtaining and interpreting certain market and comparable data to make informed underwriting decisions, and further includes identifying and communicating questions regarding a property’s financial operations • Review reports completed by third parties, including but not limited to appraisal, physical condition assessments, architectural/cost, market study, environmental, zoning and any other relevant third-party reports for accuracy and compliance with Investor requirements and participate in the preparation of comments and requested revisions from the third party providers • Must be technically proficient in accessing various database systems (both internal and external) available to JLL to obtain, assimilate and interpret certain key data points that influence the underwriting of the loan • Must understand and review real estate documents such as leases, loan document schedule, third party reports, etc. to determine whether additional risks are presented to a transaction • Complete most, if not all, of the various sections of the complex Underwriting model utilized in the financial analysis of a transaction • Author various integral sections of the Underwriter’s narrative, including but not limited to the following: • Property Description • Market • Submarket • Management • PNA • Environmental • Appraisal • Waiver Form, if applicable

• Review all documentation received from client/borrower for completeness and accuracy.  Report any issue of concern to team Underwriter • Will complete site inspections of multifamily assets and submarkets (neighborhoods) to determine acceptability for financing.  This includes interpreting neighborhood trends, adequacy of Borrower maintenance practices and that lender expectations are met and consistent with third party conclusions.  The Analyst will conduct/lead said inspection that usually involves meeting with and discussing the asset and transaction with key Borrower representatives and management • Offer direction to the team for guide compliance, and assist with underwriting/closing timeline • Work with underwriter and vendors to ensure that all parties have a clear understanding of their responsibilities • Analyze and evaluate borrower ownership structures to ensure that the application meets underwriting guidelines • Regularly communicate loan status updates to underwriting team and originators as appropriate and/or directed by the underwriter • Attend and participate in deal team calls both internally and externally with Borrower representatives • Work closely with closing team to complete any outstanding due diligence that may be required to close the loan • Create and foster relationships with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac personnel • Look for opportunities to enhance understanding of transactions or processes, take on additional responsibilities of an Underwriter position, and discuss areas where the individual can contribute additional value to the team.  Additional duties will be assigned as the individual advances their knowledge level  • Review and stay abreast of agency guidelines • Perform other duties requested by management including the CU, DCUs and Underwriters • Participate in training programs to include, but not limited to, underwriting and processing concepts, mortgage credit analysis, commercial appraisal review, and physical capital needs and environmental site assessments • Through the successful execution of all of the duties outlined herein, establish strong working relationships with clients and create high customer satisfaction and retention

Qualifications Required: • Knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) with an emphasis on Excel • Willingness and ability to learn new technology • Ability to work independently, unsupervised, and as a team player • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, quantitative, writing and communication skills; able to interface with clients including their top-level executives • Strong time management skill and ability to operate under demanding deadlines • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to audit own work • Strong writing skills with ability to communicate analytical and market data effectively • Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving sk

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