Summer 2027 Internship - Agency Analytics - Birmingham

Location: Birmingham, AL

Employment Type: Internship

About the Employer

BWE is one of the fastest growing, privately held mortgage banking firms in the country. With over 500 employees in 33 offices, BWE has a national reach. We have a mission partner in Enterprise Community Partners, Inc, the nation’s largest non-profit corporation focused on affordable housing. Since 2012, BWE has contributed over $100 million to support Enterprise’s mission to advocate for, create and develop affordable communities that provide stability and a greater quality of life. We also have a capital partner in Fifth Third Bank, who owns a non-controlling interest in BWE. Fifth Third provides a strong balance sheet and expands our wide array of lending products to include bridge and construction loans.

Role Summary

Summer 2027 Internship- Agency Analytics - Management Team- Birmingham, AL

BWE provides capital to owners of all types of commercial real estate. Our primary sources of capital in the multifamily sector are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In 2025, BWE will originate over $4 billion of debt that will be sold to these firms. Our Agency Analytics team supports these efforts by working with our producers nationwide, analyzing new investment opportunities, structuring capital options, presenting transactions to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and negotiating financing terms. The summer internship is designed to introduce students to the multifamily industry and explore how capital drives investment in communities.

What You'll Do

Internship Goals - (What you can expect!)

Fundamental analysis of a multifamily transaction, including how we analyze property income and expenses, ultimately leading to a valuation.
Gain an understanding of the roles played by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the multifamily sector.
Learn about the various property types financed by Fannie/Freddie:
- Conventional
- Affordable housing
- Manufactured housing communities
- Seniors housing
- Student housing
Learn the basics of our Excel loan sizing model. Be able to input financial statements and rent roll data.
Tour local properties of varying classes and vintages.
Support the analyst team in creation of transaction summaries.
Participate in deal clearance calls, Agency Analytics team calls and weekly production calls
Participate in the Future Housing Leaders summer program (as available)
Complete the Mortgage Bankers Association classes.
Participate in the Virtual Intern Networking Sessions
Participate in the Internal Speaker Series
Prepare an investment summary as a capstone project

Additional Information

We encourage you to explore the career opportunities we have available here at BWE!

Please note, BWE will not sponsor applicants for this position for immigration benefits, including but not limited to assisting with obtaining work permission for F-1 students, H-1B professionals, O-1 workers, TN workers, E-3 workers, among other immigration statuses. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Summer 2027 Internship - Agency Analytics - Birmingham