Walker & Dunlop · 12 hours ago
Senior Underwriter
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expWalker & Dunlop is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in communities. The Senior Underwriter is responsible for underwriting mortgages on income-producing properties, conducting comprehensive analyses to determine credit extension, and managing the underwriting process to meet loan production goals.
Commercial Real EstateConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Underwriting. After receipt of an application and fee from a borrower, the Senior Underwriter is responsible for the underwriting process including the following:
Establish underwriting timeline in conjunction with the loan officer and closing coordinator
Oversee generation of borrower’s checklist for the proper product type and introducing borrower to the information requirements
Selecting contractors and initiation of the necessary third-party reports for the underwriting process (e.g., appraisal, environmental, engineering)
Conducting a due diligence review of issues relating to the property’s market, location, condition, borrower and principal’s mortgage credit issues, property management and other issues relevant to risks identified in items collected from the borrower’s checklist
Conduct a critical review and analysis of the appraisal, including a review of the market analysis, property description, real estate tax analysis, zoning analysis, and the comparable properties submitted
Conduct a critical review and analysis of the engineering report and environmental reports plus additional reports included as part of the underwriting including, seismic studies, market studies, etc., as appropriate
Conduct site and market visits
Summarize the transaction by preparing a presentation for the Loan Committee
Management. Senior Underwriters will be responsible for directly overseeing and training an underwriting analyst
Managing timecard and PTO approval for the analyst
Train analyst on day-to-day underwriting tasks and credit review
Participate in the review process for the analyst
Communicating and problem-solving daily with teammates, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, often in combination with travel
Perform other duties as assigned
Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
5+ plus years of relevant experience, including a good working knowledge of market factors relevant to multifamily property, including occupancies, rent levels, expense items and experience working with appraisers and engineering/environmental firms required
Underwriting experience with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac required
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in underwriting
Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data quickly, make decisions based on imperfect data, and take action in order to assist the team in moving its transactions forward
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management
Demonstrated commitment to innovation and change and willingness to take initiative to accomplish change
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute solutions to complex issues and transactions
Extensive multifamily experience across a wide range of financial and product executions
Demonstrated business management experience as well as a demonstrated capacity to provide leadership in closing deals
Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders
Benefits
Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
Competitive dental and vision benefits
401(k) + match
Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Career development opportunities
Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching
Company
Walker & Dunlop
Walker & Dunlop is a commercial real estate finance and advisory firm that creates strong capital markets and investment sales capabilities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.23BKey Investors
Fannie MaeTYKO CapitalHudson Bay Capital Management
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $156.62M
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $170M
2025-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Willy Walker
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Howard Smith
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer and Board Member
Recent News
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