RCC Senior Underwriter II

M&T Realty Capital Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of M&T Bank. As a full-service mortgage banking company, we specialize in providing competitive financing nationwide for commercial real estate.

Overview:

Responsible for due diligence and direct underwriting of multifamily transactions under the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs.In addition, the UW is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the loan from the time the loan is assigned to the Underwriter to closing and after to ensure all data points are consistent and correct to be prepared for a successful post closing audit.Underwriter needs to be flexible to pivot quickly to incorporate new procedures and software systems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Analyze and manage the multifamily underwriting process ensuring loans are underwritten in accordance with appropriate investor guidelines and commitments are issued in a timely manner.
• Responsible for accurate loan sizing and overall risk assessment prior to/or after application utilizing specific investor underwriting guidelines and requirements.
• Interview prospective borrowers and property managers to obtain critical property, management, and borrower details for each transaction.
• Responsible for reviewing subordinate debt documents and regulatory agreements in accordance to the program requirements.  
• Work with originators to determine most appropriate deal structure for transactions and resolve outstanding issues.
• Interact with respective Investor Representatives (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, etc) regarding loan transaction terms and waivers.
• Inspect property in accordance with Investor guidelines (travel required-national).
• Obtain and review all third party reports associated with each transaction as required by specific investor.
• Completion of underwriting narrative/committee package.
• Work closely with the processing team to monitor the status of the submission and communicate with the deal team and customer to ensure transactions are submitted in a timely manner. 
• Review of commitment letter and handoff to loan closing department.
• Stay current new or revised legislation and regulations that may impact established policies.
• Coordinate with construction lenders, equity providers, and bond underwriters depending on the product type.
• Work with loan analysists in sizing transactions prior to transactions going under application.
• Addressing post-closing follow-up requests from asset management or rating agencies and potential buyers of the security during the securitization process (Freddie Mac).
• Mentor junior underwriters assigned to transaction.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Underwriters are required to use analytical skills to review rent roll, operating statements, financial statements, third party reports (real estate appraisals, market studies, physical needs reports and environmental reports) to make credit judgments and prepare the required application submissions to the appropriate agency.
Position requires a high level of detail and desire/ability to serve as mentor to others on the team, as experience is gained.

Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:

Indirect management/mentor of other team members assigned to the transaction.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience and 7 years multifamily agency underwriting or related experience to include completion of multifamily inspection training (or similar work experience and credit training) or in lieu of a degree a combined minimum of 11 years’ higher education and/or work experience including a minimum of 7 years underwriting or related experience to include completion of multifamily inspection training (or similar work experience and credit training)
Teamwork and strong verbal and written communication skills.Strong problem solving skills offering solutions to keep the transaction moving forward.
Strong Excel and modeling ability.
Travel will be required to inspect properties and attend necessary training, when available.

Why Choose MTRCC:

We are 1 of 5 US-based lenders offering Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, bridge loans, life company, debt funds and other capital source relationships

Our parent company, M&T Bank, is one of the largest commercial real estate lenders in the United States. We leverage the power of our balance sheet and other financial services to provide a wide array of resources to fit our clients’ needs.

Approved Fannie Mae DUS® and Freddie Mac Optigo® lender since 1989

One of the nation’s leading firms providing FHA-insured multifamily mortgages and an approved MAP lender with 30+ years of experience

We offer a competitive Multifamily Bridge Loan Program aimed at providing customers with shorter-term financing solutions as a bridge to closing on an agency or life company execution

Our long-standing relationships with numerous life insurance company investors gives us flexibility during the term of a loan

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $115,703.73 - $192,839.55 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above corresponds to our national pay range for this role. The specific pay range applicable to you may vary based on your location.

Location:

Clanton, Alabama, United States of America