HUD Bridge and Production Review Manager

Newmark Group, Inc. is a leader in commercial real estate, providing multifamily capital solutions. The HUD Bridge and Production Review Manager is responsible for evaluating prospective HUD multifamily transactions and supporting execution through Newmark’s bridge lending platform, working closely with production and underwriting teams to identify risks and shape deal strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary technical partner to Production/Sales teams in evaluating prospective HUD multifamily transactions prior to engagement
• Coordinate workflow and deliverable preparation with Newmark’s Global Support Team, including assigning, reviewing, and validating support work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with HUD requirements and internal standards
• Conduct initial deal assessments, including review of property characteristics, sponsorship strength, transaction structure, market considerations, environmental clearance and HUD program fit
• Identify early-stage risks, constraints, and execution challenges while proposing viable structuring or timing solutions to support production objectives
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to producers regarding deal viability, required conditions, and next steps
• Coordinate internally with underwriting, third parties, and Agency credit teams as needed to validate assumptions during pre-screen
• Assist in prioritizing deals entering the pipeline based on readiness, complexity, and strategic fit
• Support execution of Newmark’s balance-sheet bridge lending strategy for HUD-eligible and HUD-transition transactions
• Coordinate preparation of internal bridge credit packages, including assembling transaction narratives, financial summaries, risk considerations, and execution timelines
• Partner with Production and Underwriting teams as applicable to ensure bridge packages are complete, accurate, and positioned for approval
• Apply underwriting judgment to evaluate bridge-to-HUD feasibility, timing risks, and exit strategy alignment
• Track bridge execution milestones and coordinate internally to support timely approvals and closings
• Serve as a continuity point between bridge execution and long-term HUD financing strategy
• Maintain strong working knowledge of FHA multifamily programs, MAP Guide requirements, HUD underwriting standards, and internal Newmark policies
• Apply program knowledge to pre-screen decisions, structuring discussions, and bridge execution strategy
• Research HUD guidance, policy updates, and program nuances as needed to support deal evaluation
• Provide technical insight to production teams regarding program eligibility, timing considerations, and anticipated HUD review issues
• Act as a connective role between Production, Underwriting, and Bridge teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution
• Identify recurring pre-screen issues, friction points, or missed opportunities; recommend process improvements or screening enhancements
• Support refinement of pre-screen tools, templates, and internal decision frameworks
• Contribute to training or informal knowledge-sharing with producers on HUD execution realities

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of experience in HUD multifamily underwriting, commercial real estate underwriting, or structured real estate finance
• advanced degree or relevant MAP certifications a plus
• Direct experience with FHA multifamily programs strongly preferred
• Prior exposure to bridge lending, balance-sheet lending, or credit committee processes is highly desirable
• Experience working closely with production or sales teams preferred