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Certification
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Alicia Hudson

Alicia Hudson

Elmhurst,IL

Summary

Sr Mortgage Underwriter with extensive experience within the mortgage industry. Excelling in credit analysis and risk management. Proven track record of enhancing approval times through effective relationship building and meticulous documentation review. Committed to maintaining compliance with underwriting guidelines while delivering exceptional client service and achieving high customer satisfaction. Highly collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on delivering results. Mortgage professional appling strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in job tasks. Self-motivated with good understanding of evaluating credit history, financial stability and risks. Diligent individual with strong work ethic.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Underwriter III

EPM Mortgage
07.2025 - 10.2025
  • Evaluated loan applications to assess creditworthiness and risk levels.
  • Reviewed customers financial ability, sales contract, title, appraisal and credit reports to ensure compliance with lending guidelines.
  • Assisted in identifying potential fraud indicators during the underwriting review process.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and offering comprehensive explanations of underwriting decisions.
  • Built strong relationships with lenders, brokers and clients for constructive communications.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through timely communication and efficient handling of loan applications.
  • Communicated with clients to clarify information and resolve discrepancies in applications.

Temporary Mortgage Underwriter

Wintrust Bank
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Reviewed mortgage applications for completeness and compliance with lending guidelines.
  • Verified integrity of applicants' information to minimize fraud.
  • Demonstrated sound decision-making skills when assessing borrower eligibility based on financial stability, creditworthiness, and collateral value.
  • Maintained mortgage program compliance with federal agencies such as HUD and FNMA.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with internal stakeholders such as processors, closers, and sales representatives to ensure a seamless mortgage underwriting process.
  • Analyzed and verified applicant income, assets and credit history to support compliance with underwriting guidelines.

Underwriter III

Caliber Home Loans
05.2016 - 11.2023
  • Analyzed credit, income, compliance, title documents, and appraisals during underwriting process.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to develop competitive pricing strategies for new products, increasing market share.
  • Determined and documented loan conditions and communicated requirements and decisions.
  • Reduced underwriting cycle times, prioritizing urgent applications and employing effective time management strategies.
  • Assisted in identifying potential fraud indicators during the underwriting review process.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and offering comprehensive explanations of underwriting decisions.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through timely communication and efficient handling of loan applications.

Sr Mortgage Underwriter

PNC Mortgage
06.2009 - 05.2016

* Analyzed credit reports, income documentation, and asset statements to assess borrower eligibility.

  • Collaborated with loan officers to resolve underwriting conditions and enhance approval times and ensuring closing dates met.
  • Made careful determinations based on skilled analyses of submitted documentation covering credit histories, employment records, and current financial status.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of mortgage applications, consistently meeting strict deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Analyzed and verified applicant income, assets and credit history to support compliance with underwriting guidelines.
  • Maintained mortgage program compliance with federal agencies such as VA, HUD, and FNMA.

Skills

  • Underwriting guidelines
  • Quality control
  • Documentation review
  • Sales support
  • Managing risk
  • Credit analysis
  • Relationship building
  • Client relationship building
  • Risk management

Certification

  • FHA DE Underwriter 01/1995
  • VA Credit/SAR 05/2017, recertified 10/2025

Timeline

Underwriter III

EPM Mortgage
07.2025 - 10.2025

Temporary Mortgage Underwriter

Wintrust Bank
09.2024 - 03.2025

Underwriter III

Caliber Home Loans
05.2016 - 11.2023

Sr Mortgage Underwriter

PNC Mortgage
06.2009 - 05.2016
Alicia Hudson