Underwriter I at New York Community Bank in Hicksville, New York

Job Description:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree, preferably with a major in Business, Finance or Accounting. Two years of experience performing analytical functions preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of basic financial principles. Ability to comprehend financial statements. PC literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database management skills. Strong analytical skills. Strong attention to detail. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to work well individually and within a team environment. Ability to multi-task and manage a high volume workload accurately and effectively.

NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK.

Based in Hicksville, NY, New York Community Bank is a New York State-chartered savings bank serving customers throughout Metro New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Arizona and Florida. New York Community Bank serves customers through over 200 branches featuring a divisional structure: Queens County Savings Bank, Roslyn Savings Bank, Richmond County Savings Bank, Roosevelt Savings Bank and Atlantic Bank in New York; Garden State Community Bank in New Jersey; Ohio Savings Bank in Ohio; and AmTrust Bank in Florida and Arizona. With a longstanding reputation of strength, stability and service, NYCB is proud to be committed to the communities it serves.

To learn more about the NYCB Family of Banks visit us at www.MyNYCB.com .

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NYCB is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin, ethnicity, religion, marital status, disability, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance.

This policy against discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: recruitment and selection, promotion and demotion, transfer, training and development, compensation, benefits, leaves of absence and termination. NYCB will consider reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities, as well as accommodations that are necessary for an employee to practice their religious faith. JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for underwriting, analyzing and evaluating basic multi-family , mixed-use and commercial real estate loan transactions. Reviews credit reports, property appraisals, income tax returns and other financial information to conduct proper due diligence on loan applicants. Regular contact with internal departments and outside brokers and attorneys required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reviews property operating statements and prepares property valuations and cash flow analyses for various types of income producing properties utilizing bank models. Reviews publicly available information for comparison to historical property expenses (i.e. Real Estate Tax Assessments, water and sewer bills, etc.) and current property details/condition. Reviews appraisals for conformity with initial loan sizing, underwriting and consistency. Prepares and structures written loan committee presentations to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Analyzes the creditworthiness of potential borrowers using credit reports, financial statements, income tax returns, organizational documents, payment histories for existing loans, etc. Serves as liaison between loan officer and mortgage broker / borrower. Prepares daft loan commitments and commitment modifications for review by a Mortgage Lending Officer.