Multifamily Closer - Housing Development Officer, Intermediate
Location: St. Paul, MN • Telework: Eligible (see details) • Full‑Time • Day Shift, Monday‑Friday • Salary: $28.75‑$42.16/hour ($60,030‑$88,030/year) • Posted: 09/23/2026 – Closes: 10/06/2026
Then sections:About the role
At Minnesota Housing, we know that affordable housing is an essential part of Minnesota’s infrastructure. When you work here, you’re helping to build stronger communities. We have a national reputation as one of the finest housing finance agencies in the country. The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Minnesota Housing is hiring! We’re a mission-focused financial institution looking for a Multifamily Closer who will have the opportunity to be a part of the closing team and make a difference immediately by working with developers who have received an award of funds from Minnesota Housing for purposes of acquiring, rehabbing or constructing multifamily rental properties, and working on loan servicing activities.
Responsibilities
- Determines appropriate legal documents for each individual transaction.
- Address inquiries from borrowers, attorneys, lenders, and title insurance companies regarding legal policies and concerns of the Agency.
- Effectively resolve complex financial and program concerns to satisfaction.
- Draft legal documents and modify to reflect terms and conditions of project transaction; determine legal deficiencies in loan documents.
- Coordinate closing events with external customers and internal staff for successful and efficient completion of transactions.
- Review and provide comment and resolution on Agency-required closing due diligence documentation (i.e. surveys, title insurance, organizational documents and zoning requirements).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Two (2) years of demonstrated experience in closing multifamily affordable housing loans or as a real estate paralegal (including foreclosure, loan servicing or other real estate related paralegal experience).
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Paralegal, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, Public Policy/Urban planning or Community Development/Planning may substitute for 12 months of experience – or – an Associate’s degree in the listed fields may substitute for 6 months of experience.
- For this role, single family closing experience or mortgage banking experience will not be accepted.
- Experience with funding that involves multiple financing sources and complex financial deal structures.
- Knowledge of multifamily financing structures and funding sources (such as governmental or bank financing, bond financing and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits).
- Experience negotiating legal agreements with developers and funding partners.
- Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to master details of multiple projects, while managing multiple projects strategically.
- Strong communication and customer service skills with a motivation to maintain customer satisfaction and to contribute to the success of Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of demonstrated experience in closing multifamily affordable housing loans or as a real estate paralegal (including foreclosure, loan servicing or other real estate related paralegal experience).
- Paralegal Certificate/degree.
- Experience working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures (cultural responsiveness).
Skills
- Strong attention to detail.
- Problem‑solving.
- Legal document drafting and review.
- Knowledge of multifamily financing structures and funding sources.
- Negotiation of legal agreements.
- Project management – handling multiple projects.
- Communication and customer service.
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- 12 paid holidays each year.
- Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- Fertility care, including IVF.
- Diabetes care.
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
- Pension plan that provides income after at least three years of service.
- Employer‑paid life insurance.
- Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
- Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
- Resources that support physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being.
- Training, classes, and professional development.
- Student Loan Reimbursement (pilot program).
- Tuition Assistance Program.
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (eligibility varies).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support.
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care.
Pay
Salary Range: $28.75 – $42.16 per hour; $60,030 – $88,030 per year.
Schedule
- Day Shift, Monday – Friday.
- Telework eligibility: Minnesota residents within 50 miles of the St. Paul office may telework up to 50%; those >50 miles may telework more than 50%; Wisconsin residents within 50 miles may telework up to 50%; others not eligible unless planning to relocate within 50 miles of the office.
- Travel required: No.