- Company: National Equity Fund
- Location: West Loop, Chicago
- Full Time
- West Loop, Chicago
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National Equity Fund is seeking an experienced Head of LIHTC Originations to lead our national originations team in West Loop, Chicago. This full-time position directs strategy, team performance, and the pipeline of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit projects that expand affordable housing across America.
About the Role
As Head of LIHTC Originations, you'll guide National Equity Fund's tax credit sourcing and transaction development nationwide. This leadership position combines strategic oversight with hands-on involvement in complex affordable housing finance, positioning you at the center of NEF's mission to build sustainable communities through innovative financial solutions.
What You'll Do
- Lead and develop the LIHTC originations team, setting performance standards and supporting professional growth
- Establish and execute originations strategy to grow National Equity Fund's Low-Income Housing Tax Credit transaction volume
- Identify, evaluate, and structure LIHTC investment opportunities working with developers, nonprofits, and institutional partners
- Oversee deal sourcing, financial modeling, and underwriting for housing projects nationwide
- Manage compliance with IRS regulations, state LIHTC allocation procedures, and NEF's investment criteria
- Build and maintain key partnerships with project sponsors, lenders, and government agencies
- Report on originations performance, pipeline metrics, and strategic initiatives to executive leadership
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in LIHTC originations, affordable housing finance, or related real estate syndication
- Track record leading teams in fast-paced, mission-driven environments
- Deep knowledge of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, qualified allocation plans, and IRS compliance requirements
- Strong financial analysis skills and experience structuring complex real estate transactions
- Excellent relationship-building abilities with nonprofits, government partners, and lenders
- Demonstrated commitment to affordable housing and community development
About National Equity Fund
National Equity Fund is a leading nonprofit syndicator of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits dedicated to creating and preserving affordable homes. NEF delivers collaborative, innovative financial solutions that help expand affordable housing access across the country and build stronger communities.
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- Gavin Newsom opposes a California wealth tax. He's proposing a national tax
- Why is it so hard to buy things that work well? (2022)
- Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (September 2020)
- Dear VCs: Kill the ‘warm’ introduction
Recent news
- National Equity Fund Announces NAHT Portfolio Acquisition - Affordable Housing Finance
- National Equity Fund Announces Acquisition of National Affordable Housing Trust Portfolio to Support Mutual Investors and Housing for Residents - PR Newswire
- National Equity Fund Buys 165-Asset Affordable Portfolio - Multifamily Housing News
- National Equity Fund acquires National Affordable Housing Trust’s 165-property portfolio - Multifamily Dive
- NEF and NeighborWorks Capital Announce Closing of Inaugural National LIHTC Equity Fund - Tax Credit Advisor
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The Near West Side is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States. It is on the West Side, west of the Chicago River and adjacent to the Loop. The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 started on the Near West Side. Waves of immigration shaped the history of the Near West Side of Chicago, including the founding of Hull House, a prominent settlement house. The near west side comprises several neighborhoods. In the 19th century railroads became prominent features. In the mid-20th century, the area saw the development of freeways centered in the Jane Byrne Interchange.
Illinois is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders on Lake Michigan to its northeast, the Mississippi River to its west, and the Wabash and Ohio rivers to its south. Of the fifty U.S. states, Illinois has the fifth-largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth-largest population, and the 25th-most land area. Its capital city is Springfield in the center of the state, a
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National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
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Typical rent nearby: $1,581/mo (1BR) · $1,781/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents
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- Role Head of LIHTC Originations
- Employer National Equity Fund
- Location West Loop, Chicago
- Type Full Time
- Posted May 31, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-08
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (323 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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- Hacker News — Gavin Newsom opposes a California wealth tax. He's proposing a national tax
- Hacker News — Why is it so hard to buy things that work well? (2022)
- Hacker News — Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (September 2020)
- Hacker News — Dear VCs: Kill the ‘warm’ introduction
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