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Job Description
As a valued colleague on our team, you will lead and contribute to complex multifamily mortgage fraud investigations by applying multifamily underwriting expertise, forensic underwriting analysis, and knowledge of multifamily mortgage fraud schemes. In this role, you will assess allegations involving the origination, processing, underwriting, sale, servicing, and disposition of multifamily loans or REO properties; conduct targeted research; prepare well-supported investigative reports and files; and present findings to key stakeholders and senior management.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE
The Multifamily Underwriting Fraud Investigation – Lead Associate role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:
Perform forensic underwriting reviews of complex multifamily loan files to identify potential fraud, misrepresentation, data integrity concerns, and other issues relevant to mortgage fraud determinations.
Plan, conduct, and document inquiries into allegations of multifamily mortgage fraud, including matters involving loan origination, processing, underwriting, sale, servicing, and REO activity.
Analyze borrower and sponsor information, property performance, valuation support, rent rolls, operating statements, third-party reports and inspections, and other relevant documentation to assess fraud indicators and materiality.
Conduct research using internal systems, public records, third-party data, and other available sources to support evidence-based fraud determinations.
Prepare clear, accurate, and well-supported investigative reports, case summaries, statistical data, and files in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations.
Present investigative findings, conclusions, and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management.
Serve as a subject matter expert for internal stakeholders on multifamily fraud investigations, fraud detection, emerging schemes, investigative methods, and fraud trends.
Apply knowledge of Fannie Mae multifamily underwriting standards and systems to evaluate underwriting information, loan-file representations, and potential fraud concerns.
Lead collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and training efforts across Financial Crimes, Multifamily, and enterprise partners, building strong relationships to support timely escalation, fraud-risk awareness, and consistent investigative outcomes.
Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications.
Experience assessing credit risk, underwriting quality, documentation integrity, fraud indicators, or related risk management issues in multifamily or commercial real estate lending.
Prior Fannie Mae multifamily underwriting experience at the analyst and/or underwriter level, including familiarity with Fannie Mae systems, policies, processes, and the Multifamily Selling and Servicing Guide.
Bachelor's Level Degree (Required) The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at Fanniemae.com/careers.
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