Blake Thornton
Portland
Summary
Dynamic Mortgage Loan Officer with a proven track record at Barrett Financial Group and American Pacific Mortgage, adept in financial analysis and creating partnerships that result in new sales and long lasting relationships. Skilled in creating and leveraging business referrals, sales development and customer service prowess. Experienced in providing solutions to client facing issues that could derail closed deals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mortgage Loan Officer
Barrett Financial Group
10.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with customers through high levels of customer service.
- Proactively identified solutions for customers experiencing difficulties getting approved for traditional lending products.
- Communicated with clients, processing teams and other third parties to achieve prompt loan closings.
- Negotiated loan terms and conditions with customers to secure best deal.
- Networked with real estate industry partners to generate referral leads.
- Participated in industry events and conferences to build relationships and gain market intelligence.
Mortgage Loan Officer/Loan Officer Assistant
American Pacific Mortgage Corporation
02.2018 - 10.2024
- Was a vital team member that helped the branch consistently achieve top 15 out of 350 branches in loan volume and units each year.
- Worked with underwriters to fix application problems and resolve issues.
- Explained different types of loans pertaining to client situations.
- Fielded customer complaints and provided solutions.
- Managed loan pipelines for 11 Loan Officers.
- Gathered documents needed for underwriting, calculated borrower income, and strategized with loan officers on what the best loan program or solution was for the client's goals.
Junior Loan Processor
American Pacific Mortgage Corporation
12.2016 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with Senior Loan Processors on what was needed to get loan files into processing and underwriting.
- Worked with escrow and title companies to gather essential documents needed to close loans.
- Maintained attention to details on borrower loan applications to assure problems would not arise further in the loan process.
- Provided quick turnaround times to maintain fast-past schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Economics
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06-2016
Skills
- Sales development
- Loan management
- Relationship selling
- Financial analysis
- Customer Service
- Business referral management
Timeline
Mortgage Loan Officer
Barrett Financial Group
10.2024 - Current
Mortgage Loan Officer/Loan Officer Assistant
American Pacific Mortgage Corporation
02.2018 - 10.2024
Junior Loan Processor
American Pacific Mortgage Corporation
12.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Economics
University of Oregon
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