Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Career Transition Note
Personal Information
Additional Information
Additional Financial Experience
Mortgage Underwriting Experience
Languages
Certification
Work Preference
Timeline
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BANESSA WASILEWSKI

Lebanon, TN,United States

Summary

Detail-oriented Mortgage Loan Underwriter with extensive experience in financial services and a solid track record in FHA, VA, USDA/RD, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac guidelines. Consistently achieves high productivity with zero audit findings while meeting strict deadlines, underlining a commitment to quality and compliance.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accounting Clerk

HOA Accounting Inc.
10.2023 - Current
  • Prepared detailed and accurate financial reports and reconciliations.
  • Maintain QuickBooks records, ensuring audit readiness and data integrity.
  • Analyzed income, cash flow, and financial data to support compliance and eligibility reviews.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure alignment of financial documentation and reporting standards.

Accounts Receivable Analyst

Kelly Services – Cummins
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Processed customer payments and prepared account statements, maintaining accuracy for financial reconciliation.
  • Managed customer accounts, resolving payment discrepancies to ensure timely collections.
  • Conducted root-cause analysis to improve payment workflows.
  • Assisted in month-end close and reporting, contributing to accurate financial reporting.

Mortgage Underwriter II

PNC Bank
07.2020 - 09.2023
  • Reviewed mortgage loan applications for compliance with FHA, VA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Non-QM guidelines.
  • Analyzed borrower credit, income, assets, tax returns, appraisals, and title documentation.
  • Determined underwriting actions and issued commitments and conditions.
  • Verified automated underwriting findings and ensured accurate data entry in the loan origination system.
  • Communicated regularly with lenders, processors, and internal teams to obtain documentation and resolve conditions.
  • Performed pre-purchase quality control reviews to ensure loan file accuracy and regulatory conformity.
  • Achieved 95% productivity with zero audit findings while consistently meeting strict deadlines.
  • Trained and mentored junior underwriters to enhance file quality and increase throughput.
  • Received Exceeds Expectations ratings for productivity, quality, flexibility, and teamwork.

Mortgage Underwriter

JPMorgan Chase
04.2017 - 06.2020
  • Reviewed and analyzed FHA, VA, Conventional, and Non-QM loan applications to determine eligibility and risk.
  • Verified income, assets, and credit documentation for eligibility and compliance.
  • Reviewed automated underwriting findings and validated loan file accuracy.
  • Issued underwriting decisions and commitments in compliance with investor guidelines.
  • Managed high-volume underwriting pipelines, ensuring timely processing and adherence to deadlines.
  • Performed quality assurance reviews to reduce resubmissions and audit findings.
  • Surpassed production quotas consistently, achieving recognition as Top Producer.
  • Maintained 95% productivity with zero audit findings.

Loan Processor

BBMC Mortgage
05.2016 - 01.2017
  • Verified borrower documentation for accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepared and reviewed loan files to ensure accuracy for underwriting submission.
  • Communicated with brokers, lenders, and borrowers to resolve conditions.
  • Tracked loan progress through Encompass LOS to maintain timely processing.
  • Supported underwriting and post-closing operations to facilitate efficient loan closures.

Account Manager

SEI LLC
Grand Forks, North Dakota
01.2010 - 04.2016
  • Managed multiple accounts simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines were met.
  • Acted as main point of contact in matters relating to client concerns and needs.
  • Resolved client issues promptly to maintain positive relationships.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Engaged with customers to enhance experience and resolve inquiries effectively.
  • Provided technical support to customers.
  • Trained and supported junior account management staff to improve team capabilities.
  • Provided training and guidance to new Account Managers.
  • Onboarded new team members to integrate into organization.

Sr Loan Processor

JPMorgan Chase
Downers Grove, Illinois
07.2000 - 10.2010
  • Processed loan applications, ensuring compliance with company policies and facilitating timely approvals.
  • Collaborated with underwriters to facilitate timely loan approvals.
  • Monitored progress of loans throughout the entire origination process from pre-qualification through post-closing activities.
  • Reviewed and verified loan application documents for completeness and accuracy.
  • Reviewed documentation for accuracy and completeness before submission.
  • Processed loan documents in a timely manner to meet closing deadlines.
  • Communicated with clients to gather necessary information and resolve issues.
  • Discussed loan needs and financial histories with clients and conveyed information regarding application processes.
  • Communicated with applicants to gather additional information and answer queries regarding loan processes.
  • Ensured that all required paperwork was completed accurately and timely by both parties.
  • Coordinated document preparation with attorneys, title companies, lenders, and other third parties.
  • Analyzed income documentation including pay stubs, W-2s, tax returns, bank statements. to determine borrower's ability to repay the loan.
  • Managed multiple loan files simultaneously while maintaining organized records.
  • Mentored junior processors on best practices, enhancing team efficiency and workflow.
  • Utilized mortgage processing software to track applications and updates.
  • Assisted in training new employees on company systems and procedures.
  • Collaborated closely with underwriters when reviewing files for final approval.
  • Delivered customer service that maintained high satisfaction levels among borrowers throughout the loan process.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Aurora High School
Aurora
06-1994

Skills

  • Loan Processing
  • Underwriting
  • Credit Analysis
  • Risk Assessment
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • FHA
  • Quality control
  • USDA/RD
  • Income analysis
  • Freddie Mac
  • PMI Guidelines
  • Automated Underwriting
  • Manual Underwriting
  • Encompass LOS
  • Loan Documentation
  • File Reviews
  • Conditions
  • Pre-Purchase Quality Control (QC)
  • Income Eligibility
  • Household Income Analysis
  • LTV Calculations
  • DTI Calculations
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Team collaboration
  • Lender Communication
  • Realtor Communication
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Financial reporting
  • QuickBooks management
  • Compliance analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Relationship management
  • Research and due diligence
  • Processing techniques
  • Report preparation
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Debt collection
  • Credit control
  • Invoicing and collections
  • Payment processing
  • Due diligence
  • Collections and invoice processing
  • Invoicing
  • Statement preparation
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Clerical support
  • Invoicing and collections
  • Clerical support
  • Payment processing
  • Expense tracking
  • Invoice processing
  • Invoicing
  • Invoice processing

Accomplishments

  • Ranked Top Producer across underwriting teams at multiple institutions.
  • Maintained 95%+ productivity with zero quality audit findings.
  • Earned multiple 'Exceeds Expectations' performance ratings.
  • Reduced loan turnaround times through workflow and efficiency improvements.
  • Trained and mentored junior underwriters and processors for 5+ years.
  • Balanced loan-volume growth with underwriting quality to reduce portfolio risk.

Career Transition Note

Relocated to a different state in 09/01/23. Previous employer was unable to accommodate a remote role. Actively pursuing underwriting opportunities while staying current with FHA, VA, USDA/RD, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac guidelines.

Personal Information

Title: Mortgage Loan Underwriter | Risk Assessment Specialist | Bilingual Professional

Additional Information

15+ years in mortgage lending and financial services, Bilingual professional with strong written and verbal communication skills, Known for confidentiality, accuracy, discretion, and sound judgment, Thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Additional Financial Experience

  • Accounting Clerk, HOA Accounting Inc., 10/01/23, Present, Prepare financial reports and reconciliations with a high level of detail and accuracy., Analyze income, cash flow, and financial data to support eligibility and compliance reviews., Maintain QuickBooks records, ensuring audit readiness and data integrity., Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial documentation and reporting standards.
  • Accounts Receivable Analyst, Kelly Services – Cummins, 08/01/24, 03/31/25, Managed customer accounts and resolved payment discrepancies., Processed customer payments and prepared accurate account statements., Conducted root-cause analysis to improve payment workflows., Assisted in month-end close and reporting activities.

Mortgage Underwriting Experience

  • Mortgage Underwriter II, PNC Bank, 07/01/20, 09/30/23, Reviewed mortgage loan applications for compliance with FHA, VA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Non-QM guidelines., Performed pre-purchase quality control reviews to ensure loan file accuracy and regulatory conformity., Analyzed borrower credit, income, assets, tax returns, appraisals, and title documentation., Verified automated underwriting findings and ensured accurate data entry in the loan origination system., Determined underwriting actions and issued commitments and conditions., Communicated regularly with lenders, processors, and internal teams to obtain documentation and resolve conditions., Maintained 95% productivity with zero audit findings while meeting strict deadlines., Trained and mentored junior underwriters, improving file quality and throughput., Earned Exceeds Expectations ratings for productivity, quality, flexibility, and teamwork.
  • Mortgage Underwriter, JPMorgan Chase, 04/01/17, 06/30/20, Conducted underwriting reviews for FHA, VA, Conventional, and Non-QM loans., Verified income, assets, and credit documentation for eligibility and compliance., Reviewed automated underwriting findings and validated loan file accuracy., Performed quality assurance reviews to reduce resubmissions and audit findings., Issued underwriting decisions and commitments in compliance with investor guidelines., Maintained high-volume pipelines in a deadline-driven environment., Consistently exceeded production quotas and ranked as Top Producer., Maintained 95% productivity with zero audit findings.
  • Loan Processor, BBMC Mortgage, 05/01/16, 01/31/17, Prepared and reviewed loan files for underwriting submission., Verified borrower documentation for accuracy and completeness., Communicated with brokers, lenders, and borrowers to resolve conditions., Tracked loan progress using Encompass LOS., Supported underwriting and post-closing operations.

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

Awarded top producer and quality at JP Morgan Chase and PNC.

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Salary Range

$60000/yr - $200000/yr

Timeline

Accounts Receivable Analyst

Kelly Services – Cummins
08.2024 - 03.2025

Accounting Clerk

HOA Accounting Inc.
10.2023 - Current

Mortgage Underwriter II

PNC Bank
07.2020 - 09.2023

Mortgage Underwriter

JPMorgan Chase
04.2017 - 06.2020

Loan Processor

BBMC Mortgage
05.2016 - 01.2017

Account Manager

SEI LLC
01.2010 - 04.2016

Sr Loan Processor

JPMorgan Chase
07.2000 - 10.2010

High School Diploma -

West Aurora High School
BANESSA WASILEWSKI