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Brenda Cannon

Diamond Bar,CA

Summary

Highly skilled mortgage professional with over 20 years in the financial industry Proficient in coordinating the flow of information, recognized as an effective communicator, both verbal and written, with emphasis on providing the highest quality of service for all clients. Proficient in the following, in depth understanding of compliance regulations, RESPA, TILA, ECOA, and HMDA.) Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Jumbo Non-Conforming, 2 TD's, FHA, VA and USDA loans as well as Calyx Point, Encompass, Byte, LexisNexis, AFS, CoreLogic, Farad, LP, DU, AUS, LPS.

Professional with strong track record in loan processing. Expertise in evaluating financial documents, ensuring compliance, and managing loan applications efficiently. Adept at collaborating with teams to meet deadlines and deliver results. Known for reliability, adaptability, and keen eye for detail. Strong organizational skills and customer-focused approach.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Loan Administrator

Kingston Financial
11.2021 - 07.2025

Served as a subject matter expert within a team of20+ on lending policies and industry best practices, training new hires when needed.

  • Managed a diverse portfolio of loans, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Resolved complex issues related to loans, working closely with various departments to find effective solutions.
  • Developed training materials for new staff on loan administration procedures and best practices.
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced application turnaround time and increased customer satisfaction.

Loan Processor

Mutual of Omaha
02.2019 - 09.2021
  • Encompass Operating System
  • Controlled file from Initial disclosing to Closing – Post Closing

Senior Loan Processor

Goldstar Mortgage/ Mountain West Financial
04.2014 - 02.2019
    • Supervised and trained the work of 4-7 processors
    • Encompass System
    • Retail Processing Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Non- Residential mortgage:
    • Working Consumer and Commercial banking division, maintaining pipeline of 80 plus loans average closing 30plus monthly, commercial loans up to75 million
    • Calculating Income, DSCR, boarding loans, reviewing appraisal, retrieving SBA documents assuring loan meet guidelines
    • Corresponding with MLO's, borrowers, Escrow on loan status and closing

Loan Administrator

Genpact
12.2012 - 03.2014
  • Retail Processing Conventional, FHA, Jumbo loans
  • Process loans in all 50 States, from opening to post closing
  • Average closing of 50 plus loans per month
  • Assigned USAA and VA mortgages
  • Responsible for initial opening and disclosing loans
  • Ordering Appraisal, Title, Escrow
  • Calculating Income, Taxes, debt ratio', reviewing complete application running DU, LP and assuring loan meet guidelines
  • Corresponding with MLO's, borrowers, Escrow on loan status and closing Sending out CD's and scheduling closing
  • Proactively identified solutions for customers experiencing credit issues.

Senior Loan Processor

Evolve Bank & Trust
10.2010 - 11.2012
    • Multi Residential loan division
    • Assembling documentation boarding into AFS system, calculation DSR, ordering business credit reports, Reviewing Title reports and assisting with clearing liens, setting up Trust Accounts, monitor closing.

Neighborhood Home Loans
01.2003 - 01.2010
    • Responsibilities included reviewing and funding complex construction draws for apartments, retail, industrial and office building projects nationwide.
    • Analyzing income, credit, and appraisal to determine compliance with investors guidelines, risk to lender, state and regulatory requirements before rendering final loan decision.
    • Structure best loan product, ensuring proper product pricing, and that predatory lending are not in practice.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Drafting

Southwest College
San Marcos, TX
01.1980

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Worked in Wholesale and Retail QM, and non QM , DSCR ,and Bank Statements
  • Pre underwrite loan
  • Preparing and Issuing Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure's
  • Calculating Income, w-2s, 1040's 1099's, Schedule E's and K-1
  • Running and assessing of DU and LP recommendations
  • Proficient in Encompass, LendingQB, Byte, Calyx Point
  • Appraisal review
  • Review and Clear Title
  • Packaged loans for submission to Lenders
  • Cleared loan for Closing

Timeline

Loan Administrator

Kingston Financial
11.2021 - 07.2025

Loan Processor

Mutual of Omaha
02.2019 - 09.2021

Senior Loan Processor

Goldstar Mortgage/ Mountain West Financial
04.2014 - 02.2019

Loan Administrator

Genpact
12.2012 - 03.2014

Senior Loan Processor

Evolve Bank & Trust
10.2010 - 11.2012

Neighborhood Home Loans
01.2003 - 01.2010

Associate of Applied Science - Drafting

Southwest College