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HUD UnderwritingWe are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.
Department Overview
Our FHA Finance experts work with borrowers to obtain a HUD-insured loan on multifamily and senior housing properties. The department is comprised of production and underwriting staff. The production staff is in a sales role working with clients to originate loan opportunities. Once a loan is engaged, the underwriting staff works with the client to prepare an application to HUD and identify strengths and weaknesses of a loan, putting appropriate mitigants into place. Once the application is submitted, the W&D FHA Team works closely with HUD staff as they review the application, issue a commitment to insure and ultimately close the loan. W&D is the #2 overall HUD lender in FY 2022, and the #1 overall HUD construction loan lender.
The Impact You Will Have
As a HUD Underwriting Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting FHA loan transactions by coordinating documentation, ensuring compliance with HUD requirements, and facilitating communication across all parties involved in the loan process. Your work will directly contribute to the efficient execution and successful delivery of loan applications.
Primary Responsibilities
Coordinate the collection, review, and approval of all required documentation and exhibits for each FHA loan transaction
Meet regularly with internal and external stakeholders to review exhibit status, resolve issues, and escalate concerns as needed
Communicate with borrowers, correspondents, loan officers, underwriters, and third-party vendors to obtain and provide timely information
Conduct file reviews to ensure all application exhibits meet program requirements and support underwriting and third-party needs
Collect and analyze borrower and principal information, including experience, qualifications, credit data, and financial statements
Identify potential credit or financial risks and partner with underwriters to resolve issues
Assist in ordering, tracking, and reviewing third-party reports
Coordinate with third parties to provide required property and transaction information
Manage and reconcile transaction-related accounting and coordinate payment of third-party vendors
Assist in the preparation, assembly, and delivery of complete loan applications to HUD
Maintain accurate HUD-required control files for each transaction
Ensure all deal information in Salesforce, Deal Manager, and Box is current and accurately reflects transaction status, documentation, communications, and outstanding issues
Adhere to established naming conventions and file management protocols
Participate in training and professional development activities
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
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
1+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field strongly preferred
Knowledge of commercial real estate finance preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Understanding of the FHA loan application process, including required documentation and loan exhibits
Familiarity with HUD guidelines, notices, and handbooks, and the ability to research requirements as needed
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data and draw sound conclusions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong time management skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
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
This position has an estimated base salary of $65,000 - $75,000 plus a discretionary bonus. An employment offer is based on the applicant’s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
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What We Offer
The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners
Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the gold level of the 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
- 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 SpendingCareer development opportunities
Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching
*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.
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Fair Chance Hiring
Background checks, including any questions related to infractions, arrests, or conviction records, will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 1+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Knowledge of commercial real estate finance
- Understanding of the FHA loan application process and required documentation
- Familiarity with HUD guidelines, notices, and handbooks and ability to research requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Experience using Salesforce, Deal Manager, and Box (deal file management)
- Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate financial and credit data
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Walker & Dunlop Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage are described as comprehensive, supplemented by company-paid life insurance and disability coverage. Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care further broaden day-to-day health-related support.
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Parental & Family Support — Maternity and paternity leave are characterized as generous, with additional support such as flexible scheduling and time off for family care needs. Coverage extending to fertility treatments reinforces the family-oriented breadth of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness rewards are positioned as a meaningful ongoing perk, with the ability to earn up to $150 per month for wellbeing activities. Additional lifestyle conveniences such as transit benefits and smartphone reimbursement add practical value beyond base benefits.
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What We Do
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