Role Overview
Newmark is hiring a mid-level Conventional Underwriter. This is a full-time role in McLean. posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, Newmark generated revenues of nearly $2.8 billion. As of December 31, 2024, Newmark and our business partners together operated from approximately 170 offices with over 8,000 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
Newmark is in search of Underwriters with 3-5 years of commercial underwriting experience. The Underwriter's primary responsibilities will be to provide day-to-day financial, market, and underwriting analysis of multifamily loans. This is an excellent opportunity to be thoroughly educated about the underwriting of multifamily mortgages, to have extensive contact with our clients, and to train under the premier programs (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac). This position affords the opportunity to work closely with our Senior Credit team and Originators on the structuring and underwriting of transactions.
The position requires prior DUS underwriting experience with extensive familiarity of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Multifamily Guides.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze, interpret, and underwrite complex multifamily real estate transactions in compliance with respective agency guidelines (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac)
- Conduct detailed economic and demographic research to determine feasibility of transactions
- Prepare and present comprehensive loan approval package to credit committee
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with origination and closing departments and external agency investors
- Conduct comprehensive inspections of physical real-estate assets on an as-needed basis
Core Competencies:
- Highly developed analytical, research and written/oral presentation skills
- Ability to problem-solve and exercise independent judgment while displaying a high degree of initiative and accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to organize & prioritize projects, complete multiple tasks on schedule
- Ability to work productively under minimal supervision
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in EXCEL and Word
- Strong work ethic
- Proactive team player, able to work effectively under sometimes stressful conditions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or other related fields.
- 3-5 years commercial underwriting experience
- Prior DUS underwriting experience with extensive familiarity of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Multifamily Guides
- Able to travel a minimum of 10-20% law.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.
NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Conventional Underwriter position at Newmark?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Newmark. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Conventional Underwriter position at Newmark located?
This position is based in McLean. Newmark has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Conventional Underwriter at Newmark earn?
Newmark has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Conventional Underwriter role at Newmark posted?
This role was posted on May 21, 2026 (18 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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