HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our 2,000+ team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. Our Government Services practice is at the forefront of economic recovery programs nationwide with one of the most experienced and innovative teams anywhere. Our team provides program and project management, compliance, grant management, subject matter expertise and disaster recovery solutions needed to help government agencies affect positive change.
HORNE seeks to hire one (1) Homebuyer Assistance Program Analyst for Lee County’s Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPA). The HBA Program Analyst will play a pivotal role in underwriting second mortgage loans for low to moderate-income (LMI) borrowers for the purchase of 1-4 family properties, while ensuring that their primary mortgage is non-predatory and is the best product for borrowers. Your efforts will be in collaboration with local brokers/lenders, real estate agents and/or builders, housing counseling agencies, and title companies.
Your Role
The HBA Program Analyst, under general supervision of the Program Director (PD) and Deputy Program Director (DPD), will underwrite loans and manage borrowers throughout the closing process. The HBA Program Analyst will work with other divisions within Lee County and HORNE’s Housing Management and Implementation Team to oversee all borrowers from application through closing, including case managers and inspectors.
Primary Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
1.A bachelor’s degree or associates degree (or equivalent experience) in construction management, business, accounting, or a related field, from an accredited college and two years of experience in mortgage underwriting.
2. Background in or knowledge of real estate finance and/or program implementation experience preferred.
3. A basic understanding of programs, terminology, and market conditions.
4. Ability to develop and manage file quality.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills, strong analytical, organizational, and quantitative skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to create strong relationships using interpersonal skills and communication.
7. Ability to solve borrower issues as well as mortgage specific analytical problems as they relate to the job duties and the intended LMI communities.
8. Ability to relocate to Lee County if not already a resident of Lee County or the surrounding area. This position will be located on-site at a HORNE office and will require occasional travel to the Lee County Administration Building.
Preferred Skills & Experience
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