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How much do housing finance jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for housing finance in the United States is $92,631.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in housing finance, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in housing finance often encounter challenges such as navigating complex regulatory requirements, managing risk associated with lending, and adapting to shifts in the real estate market. Staying current with changes in housing laws and lending guidelines is crucial. Building strong analytical skills and maintaining open communication with underwriters, real estate agents, and borrowers can help address these challenges. Additionally, leveraging technology for data analysis and workflow management can streamline processes and improve decision-making.

What is housing finance?

Housing finance refers to the system of financial products and services that help individuals, families, and organizations acquire, build, or improve residential properties. It typically involves home loans or mortgages provided by banks, credit unions, housing finance companies, or government agencies. Housing finance is crucial for enabling people to purchase homes without needing the full amount upfront, and it plays a significant role in promoting homeownership and supporting the real estate sector.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in housing finance, and why are they important?

To thrive in Housing Finance, you need a solid understanding of financial analysis, mortgage lending, real estate markets, and regulatory compliance, usually supported by a degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with mortgage origination software, loan underwriting systems, and relevant certifications like Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) is often required. Exceptional analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills help professionals effectively evaluate loan applications and build client trust. These skills are crucial for ensuring sound lending decisions, maintaining regulatory standards, and supporting sustainable housing finance solutions.
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Infographic showing various Housing Finance job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,631 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Housing Finance Consultant - ON CALL PART TIME (REMOTE ROLE)

ICF International, Inc.

Reston, VA โ€ข On-site, Remote

Part-time

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

HOUSING FINANCE CONSULTANT (ON-CALL role)
Your passion is supporting communities with implementing best practice strategies to provide expert consulting skills and programmatic expertise to serve the needs of low- and moderate-income families. At ICF you can put that passion into action by joining our team of experts working to support our work with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide Housing Counseling program technical assistance, including the Federal Housing Administration, single, multifamily housing.
This Housing Finance Consultant position is ON-CALL (part-time with variable hours) and work remotely. Assignments are made on a demand-response basis, so hours are completely variable.
Apply today to become part of our great team of experts!
What you'll be doing:
  • Work with a diverse set of stakeholders including housing counseling agencies (HCAs) receiving technical assistance through HUD Federal Housing Administration (FHA), and other companion offices and other industry partners, including GSEs.
  • Focus work is incredibly diverse within HUD's single and multifamily programs, including delivery of services including underwriting, loss mitigation, foreclosure prevention, reverse mortgages, etc.
  • Develop/deliver training sessions, conference presentations, workshops, and webinars
  • Facilitate technical assistance engagements, either in-person or virtually through web-based software.
  • Focus on best practice and innovative strategies related to HUD programs.
  • Contribute to the design of tools, drafting of reports, and development of policy guidance
  • Assist in identifying new business opportunities, writing proposals, and managing contracts as requested.

Basic Qualifications you'll need to have:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Public Administration, Planning, Public Policy, Government or a related discipline or minimum 10 years of professional experience in similar field
  • Minimum of 10 years of knowledge in HUD Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the housing counseling and mortgage industry, etc.
  • Demonstrated success developing and delivering trainings, workshops and webinars; program assessments and evaluation; facilitation, and public speaking to a variety of audiences.
  • This is a home-based position, and up to 25% travel may be required.

Preferred Skills/Experience:
  • Previous work with Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs)
  • Experience and expertise in other federal mainstream housing and services programs.
  • Broad knowledge in Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity laws and requirements.

Professional Skills:
  • A commitment to affordable housing and serving all of those who are under-served
  • Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions
  • Ability to multi-task with various projects and responsibilities
  • Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$89,649.00 - $152,404.00
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