Seasoned Sr. Indirect and Consumer Underwriter with a robust background at PenFed Credit Union, adept in credit scoring and enhancing customer satisfaction. Proven track record in loan underwriting and sales support, significantly contributing to business growth. Expert in collateral evaluation and policy interpretation, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Indirect and Consumer Underwriter
PenFed Credit Union
San Antonio, Tx
02.2021 - Current
Provide phone assistance to members and nonmembers to answer general lending questions
Analyze the applicant(s) financial status and risk while utilizing the tools available (credit reports formulas, collateral value looks up, etc.) to conduct a thorough review for all loan requests
Decision loans within lending authority or present and discuss with an individual with proper authority for a loan decision
Provide assistance to loan processors in processing funding and ensuring proper documentation
Ensure all loan paperwork is properly completed to protect the credit processing approval
Deliver all loan packages and supporting documents to the appropriate department for records retention and/or lien perfection in a timely manner
Ensure the protection of the union’s security interest in matters of adequate documentation and adherence to policies and the various laws and regulations applicable
Reviewing and underwriting loans and title work that needs to be done
Developed comprehensive company valuations to inform investment decisions.
Evaluated financial and operational performance of companies facing financial difficulties to determine possible remedies.
Verified employment history and references provided by potential borrowers.
Assessed applicants' debt-to-income ratios in order to approve or deny loans.
Sr. Indirect/Consumer Underwriter
Coastlife CU
Corpus Christi, TX
09.2016 - 12.2020
Bring in new business and meetings with local dealers and setting up appt
Going out and talking to the dealerships about our products and services and making sure that everything is going smoothly and that there are no funding issues
On site underwriter at dealer events and RV events
Determine the member’s needs, tailoring credit union loan products and services to meet their needs
Cross sells all services while adhering to credit union policy and procedures
Provide phone assistance to members and nonmembers to answer general lending questions
Analyze the applicant(s) financial status and risk while utilizing the tools available (credit reports formulas, collateral value looks up, etc.) to conduct a thorough review for all loan requests
Decision loans within lending authority or present and discuss with an individual with proper authority for a loan decision
Communicate with members on loan decisions
Provide assistance to Indirect Assistants in processing approval, denials, or withdrawals in a timely manner, ensuring proper documentation
Ensure all loan paperwork is properly completed to protect the credit processing approval, denials, or withdrawals in a timely manner, ensuring proper documentation is complete for disbursement of loan
Deliver all loan packages and supporting documents to the appropriate department for records retention and/or lien perfection in a timely manner
Ensure the protection of the union’s security interest in matters
Sr. Indirect/ Consumer Underwriter
Navy Army CCU
Corpus Christi, TX
12.2007 - 09.2016
Provide consistent, accurate and quality consumer loan decisions in accordance with standards and state and federal regulations
Collaborate with consumer loan originators to cross sell Credit Union products and services
Evaluate loan applications and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness of applicant information, and to ensure consistent risk factor analysis
Perform appropriate analysis utilizing the tools available (credit report, formulas, collateral value look up, etc.) to determine credit worthiness within established lending authority guidelines
Document decision in the Credit Union loan origination software and assist the consumer loan originators with communicating the decision to the applicant
Provide guidance to consumer loan originators to actively promote and cross sell credit union products and services
Verify loan is funded accurately and consistent with underwriting final approval conditions
Assist with loan underwriting, process, and procedure audits as requested by CLO/VP
Underwriting 17 branches and average volume of 3000 to 6000 plus loans a month
Make consumer loans, following current policies concerning loans as set by the Board of Directors
To provide overall loan services for members
Determine the member’s needs, tailoring credit union loan products and services to meet their needs
Cross sells all services while adhering to credit union policy and procedures
Provide phone assistance to members and nonmembers to answer general lending questions
Analyze the applicant(s) financial status and risk while utilizing the tools available (credit report, formulas, collateral value look up, etc.) to conduct a thorough review for all loan requests
Decision loans within lending authority or present and discuss with an individual with proper authority for a loan decision
Communicate with members on loan decisions
Provide assistance to Indirect Assistants in processing approval, denials, or withdrawals in a timely manner, ensuring proper documentation is complete for disbursement of loan
Ensure all loan paperwork is properly completed to protect the credit union’s security interest
Military Banking Call Center Team Lead
Bank of America Military Banking
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2004 - 12.2007
Coach employees to hit their monthly sales goals and branch goals with cross sells
Managed team of customer service representatives to ensure high quality of service and meet performance targets.
Created training materials and facilitated new hire onboarding program.
Developed and monitored key performance indicators to assess team productivity.
Retained top talent by authoring and conducting team performance evaluations for corrective action planning.
Balance vault and atm, and safe deposit boxes
When I took a new position as Call Center Team Lead had a team of 25
Had to go over their quality control to make sure they were following bank policies and procedures over the phone
Made their schedules and over yearly reviews
Coach employees in the area where they were weak and help with any questions they had on products and procedures
Made sure all employees were cross-trained and had a good understanding of their job and goals
Listen in on calls to make sure customers were getting the help they needed on their accounts and loan’s needs
Handled any customer complaints and issues they may have or help with their needs
Assistant Branch Manager
Bank of America Military Banking
Corpus Christi, TX
02.1999 - 10.2004
Analyzed financial data and prepared reports on the branch's performance for senior management.
Recommended new financial and accounting software packages. replacing various non-integrated offerings.
Managed daily cash flow activities including counting cash drawers at opening and closing times.
Developed strategies for increasing customer satisfaction levels and improving service quality.
Review all teller transactions, make schedules for the tellers
Open and closed branch and turn in reports and did monthly and quarterly audits on teller drawers