Project Review Associate

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Review and Analysis:

• Follows and complies with current Agency and Investor project guidelines to

ensure standards are met for mortgages sold and delivered, secured by units

within Condominium Projects for various investors; Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac,

FHA, VA, and various Jumbo investors, as well as Co-op Projects for Fannie Mae

and Freddie Mac. 

• Detailed review of condominium; questionnaires, financials, insurance, recorded

legal documents, as well as review of litigation, ground leases, affordable

housing, resale deed restrictions, and private transfer fees. 

• Analyze and approve condominium projects per loan program parameters, such

as Limited Review, Full Review of Established, New Construction for

conventional, FHA, and VA reviews. 

• Communicate with clients regarding ineligible or declined projects, providing

clear reasoning and guidance.

2. Compliance and Guidelines:

• Stay current with relevant guidelines, updates, and industry best practices. 
• Ensure every project review meets required standards and risk management

protocols.

3. Training and Support:

• Mentor and train junior team members on compliance requirements, document

review, and risk analysis. 

• Provide subject matter expertise to internal teams and support client-facing

communications as needed.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of condominium project standards for FHA (SUA &

DELRAP), Conventional, and Jumbo investor programs. 

• Strong ability to analyze complex condominium documents (CC&Rs, public

offering statements, reserve studies, insurance, and plans). 

• Proficiency with Encompass or other paperless mortgage loan origination

systems. 

• High proficiency in online research and digital tools for data extraction and

organization. 

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail; capable of managing complex

workflows and meeting SLA requirements. 

• Excellent written and spoken English, with a neutral/US-friendly accent for client

communication. 

• Confident in liaising with government agencies, real estate professionals, and

stakeholders on compliance matters. 

• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills, and professional communication abilities 
• Ability to work independently while handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in US mortgage underwriting, risk management,

or real estate compliance. 

• Bachelors degree in any discipline (non-technical background preferred). 

• Expertise in reviewing borrower income, asset, and appraisal review. 

• Experience in title research, tax/permit record review, or related compliance

areas. 

• Proven ability to manage high-volume, detail-oriented operations in the US real

estate domain. 

Mandatory Requirements

• Comfortable working night shifts; not pursuing active education.