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Brandy Holloway

Flowood,MS

Summary

Astute and methodical Mortgage Underwriter with significant background working with various customers. Proficient in reviewing extensive applications and supporting documentation. Maintains consistent pipelines and quick turnaround times with skilled handling of each customer's needs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Mortgage Loan Underwriter

HOPE Credit Union
02.2021 - Current
  • Analyzed applicants' financial status and credit and property evaluations to determine loan feasibility.
  • Adhered to banking standards and government lending guidelines for loan services.
  • Reviewed and verified income, credit reports and employment histories for each borrower.
  • Checked appraisals, title information and insurance documents for each property.
  • Obtained and analyzed financial statements to assist in credit limit reviews.
  • Reviewed credit reports to comprehensively view borrowers' credit history and identify potential red flags.
  • Analyzed and monitored portfolio credit performance against expectations and recommended improvement strategies.
  • Approved or denied loans based on established criteria and underwriting guidelines.
  • Maintained mortgage program compliance with federal agencies such as VA, HUD, and FNMA.
  • Monitored pipelines to track and log status of loans.
  • Identified opportunities to cross-sell and upsell loan products to customers.
  • Supervised loan personnel and motivated to maintain customer service and performance standards.
  • Gathered information to present loan files to Committee for review.

Mortgage Loan Processor

HOPE Credit Union
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Collaborated with Loan Officers to provide timely, accurate service for clients throughout entire mortgage process.
  • Prepared file for final clear-to-close by branch management.
  • Handled any conditions sent from underwriting departments.
  • Upheld complete confidentiality of all submitted information according to release guidelines.
  • Set up and completed loan submission packages.
  • Collected and compiled paperwork such as title abstracts, insurance paperwork, loan files and tax histories.
  • Verified credit histories, personal references and employment backgrounds for each applicant
  • Prepared closing packages and post-closing matters
  • Analyzed borrower credit reports and income statements to verify accuracy.
  • Verified credit histories, personal references and employment backgrounds for each applicant.

Deposit Operations Specialist II

State Bank & Trust
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Maintained confidentiality of bank's customers and adhered to all regulatory requirements
  • Conducted regular proof work and followed up on chargebacks and deposit corrections
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
  • Immediately reported discrepancies and assisted in clearing discrepancies.
  • Processed account maintenance requests and checked for alignment with bank policy
  • Handled PIN reorders, new cards and maintenance for debit cards
  • Handled ATM service maintenance and disputes
  • Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions
  • Calculated fees due, interest and change for customer transactions

Service Specialist

Statewide Federal Credit Union
12.2015 - 09.2019
  • Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans
  • Handled customer complaints with relative ease by conducting research, listening carefully and taking appropriate action
  • Monitored pipelines to track and log status of loans
  • Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy to understand language
  • Proactively identified solutions for customers experiencing credit issues
  • Ordered and receives evaluations, appraisals, and title work
  • Prepared and filed UCC-3 and vehicle liens
  • Produced financial reports as required
  • Compiled closing packages for drafting and presentation accuracy
  • Established plans and payoffs for customers' loans, prioritizing control of overall costs
  • Issued Letters of Guarantee, when necessary
  • Responsible for the training of all new Service Specialist
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
  • Assisted with the filings of GAP, Life and Disability Claims
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Reviewed and approved or denied credit applications to keep organization profitable by making informed lending decisions.

Member Service Representative

Navy Federal Credit Union
08.2013 - 05.2015

• Represented Navy Federal Credit Union in a courteous and professional manner

• Assumed responsibility for the effect and professional performance of member service functions

• Assisted members with routine account-related questions- depository, loan and credit card accounts

• Responded in a professional manner to members' inquiries, request, problems and concerns

• Complied with all federal, state and organizational policies, procedures and process, including (but not limited to) the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

• Performed routine member transactions to include deposits, withdrawals, cash advances, loan payments, transfers and cash in a courteous, accurate and efficient manner.

• Served as a Notary Public for the state of Mississippi

• Served as a Trainer for fellow MSR on Account Servicing and Teller

• Frequently participated in the branch Audit.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northwest Rankin High School
Flowood, MS
05.2008

Skills

  • Direct Endorsement (DE) Certified Underwriter
  • NMLS Registration
  • Loan Product Knowledge
  • Debt Ratios
  • Risk Analysis
  • Appraisal Reports
  • Desktop Underwriter
  • Government Lending
  • Automated Underwriting Systems
  • Credit Understanding

Timeline

Mortgage Loan Underwriter

HOPE Credit Union
02.2021 - Current

Mortgage Loan Processor

HOPE Credit Union
08.2020 - 02.2021

Deposit Operations Specialist II

State Bank & Trust
01.2020 - 06.2020

Service Specialist

Statewide Federal Credit Union
12.2015 - 09.2019

Member Service Representative

Navy Federal Credit Union
08.2013 - 05.2015

High School Diploma -

Northwest Rankin High School
Brandy Holloway