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Real Estate Analyst

Berkadia
United States, Michigan, Detroit
May 19, 2022

The Opportunity

This Real Estate Analyst will support the branch originators in with complex commercial mortgage deals and could include assisting with the marketing of our products and services to potential customers and interacting with the borrowers through the underwriting process.



  • Review and analyze the current and historical income and expense of a property together with all additional and relevant information, and to determine the terms and conditions of the loan.
  • Prepare a formal loan submission for lenders which include writing a narrative report recommending, justifying and describing not only the loan request but also the relevant and supporting information.
  • Answer questions from lenders generated by the submission and research, analyze and provide additional information on request.
  • Bids are solicited from companies and proposals approved for the provision of the Appraisal, Engineering and Phase I Environmental Reports.
  • Formal lender submissions for Loan Commitment purposes for Life Insurance Company lenders and for Early Rate Lock for Freddie Mac loans, are generated. The submissions are very detailed and address specific lender requirements. Land and building values together with market rental rates for the property are determined based on an in-depth analysis of buildings and rents comparable to the subject.
  • Review submissions to other lenders generated by in-house closing/processing staff.
  • Draft copies of the Appraisal, Engineering and Phase I Reports are reviewed, and changes are negotiated, if required. Order, review, approve and submit Credit Reports on various companies, i.e. borrowers and tenants.
  • Assist Loan Processors in Pipeline entry.
  • Compile market research data and maintain database of information.
  • Interact with the borrower throughout the underwriting process.
  • Assist branch originators in their marketing of company products and services.
  • Review and analyze current and historical income and expenses of a property and determine the terms and conditions of the loan.
  • Perform financial cash flow, cost report analysis.
  • Prepare loan submission packages for lender review. Order and review 3rd party reports, including appraisals, environmental inspections (if necessary), property condition inspections and seismic reports (if necessary) for loans under application.
  • Correspond directly with mortgage bankers, borrowers and clients.
  • Complete property inspections.
  • Assist in the closings of loans.
  • Order, review, approve and submit Credit reports on various companies, i.e. borrowers and tenants. Review and analyze current and historical income and expense of a property along with all additional and relevant information; determine the terms and conditions.
  • Prepare formal loan submission for lenders which includes writing a narrative report recommending, justifying, and describing not only the loan request but also the relevant and supporting information.
  • Answer questions from lenders generated by the submission; research, analyze, and provide additional information on request.
  • Generate formal lender submissions for loan commitment purposes for Life Insurance Company lenders and for early rate lock for Freddie Mac loans. The submissions are very detailed and address specific lender requirements. Land and building values together with market rental rates for the property are determined based on an in-depth analysis of buildings and rents comparable to the subject.
  • Review submissions to other lenders generated by in-house closing or processing staff.
  • Draft copies of the appraisal, engineering, and Phase I reports; changes are negotiated, if required.
  • Order, review, approve, and submit credit reports on various companies such as borrowers and tenants.
  • Assist loan processors with Pipeline entry.
  • Other duties as assigned.


What you will need to be successful



  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to organization policies and procedures.
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • One to three years prior experience in a similar position.


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Berkadia, a joint venture of Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Group, is a leader in the commercial real estate industry, offering a robust suite of services to our multifamily and commercial property clients. Powered by deep relationships and industry-changing technology, our people sell, finance, and service commercial real estate, providing support for the entire life cycle of our clients' assets. Our unique ownership structure allows us to put the client's interests first and creates a marketplace that delivers a superior experience.

Applicants who require accommodations to participate in the interview process should contact the Talent Acquisition Team to arrange for such accommodations by emailing: (see application details)

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