The intern will be charged with investigating sources of available data, then developing an analysis of sub-prime lending activity, identifying those lender who employ practices that could be considered as predatory and quantifying the extend of the problem by geographic area. The intern may then develop material to assist the organization to educate its communities about predatory lending. Applicants should have some social science research training and some knowledge of finance. Timing 20 hrs. Primarily what different towns and cities are developing to promote themselves and communicate with their residents.
Hours are flexible and most of the work can be done off-site.
Candidate should have a strong interest in the real estate development business as evidenced by either past employment or current coursework. The candidates must have solid computer background and a desire to further their knowledge of finance related programs and principles. The interns will work closely with the company's financial analyst and vice president of computer operations to assist in the financial modeling of real estate properties. The candidate should be a self-starter who likes fieldwork and research, is proficient writer and detail oriented. The intern will help design evaluation of supportive housing projects developed with the company.