ABOUT US

We are a specialized condo approval firm based in Huntington Beach, CA, focused on FHA and VA condominium project approvals. We are expanding our service offerings and looking for an experienced analyst to support new conventional project review work as we grow.

We are a very small office in Downtown Huntington Beach with 5 employees. We have been in business for 16 years, and are growing our business rapidly. The office environment is experienced, professional, collaborative, casual, easy going, and hard working.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our Condo Project Analyst, you will review and analyze condominium project documentation against current agency guidelines and deliver clear, well-supported approval determinations. This is a hybrid position requiring in-office presence at our Huntington Beach location on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays (minimum 4 hours each day), with flexibility to work remotely the remainder of the week.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Review and analyze condo project documentation for conventional, FHA, and VA eligibility in alignment with current agency guidelines
Evaluate HOA financials, budgets, reserve studies, questionnaires, insurance policies, CC&Rs, and recorded legal documents
Assess projects for Full Review eligibility under Fannie Mae conventional guidelines
Identify project-level risks including litigation, deferred maintenance, commercial space, investor concentration, and special assessments
Review Fannie Mae critical repair and safety requirements (September 2023 guidelines and all applicable updates)
Communicate conditions, findings, and decisions clearly to internal team members and external clients
Maintain organized records and document review notes in internal databases and tracking systems
Support process development and training as the team and service offerings expand

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 3 years of condo project review or mortgage underwriting experience within the past 5 years
Demonstrated experience with Fannie Mae conventional condo project guidelines (Full and Limited Reviews)
Working knowledge of FHA and/or VA condo approval processes
Strong ability to analyze complex condo documents — CC&Rs, financials, reserve studies, insurance certificates, and inspection reports
Excellent written communication — ability to produce clear, concise condition letters and review summaries
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet turnaround expectations
Able to work independently and maintain production standards with minimal supervision
Must be able to commute to Huntington Beach, CA for in-office days (Mon/Tue/Wed, min. 4 hrs each)

NICE TO HAVE

Experience with Fannie Mae’s Project Eligibility Review Service (PERS) submissions
Knowledge of SB 326 inspection requirements and their interaction with agency guidelines
Background working at a condo review firm, lender, or approval specialist company
Familiarity with Non-QM or Jumbo investor condo project requirements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We are an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Do you have experience with Fannie Mae conventional condo project guidelines?
Do you have condo project review or mortgage underwriting experience?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Huntington Beach, CA 92648

FHA Review, Inc.

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