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Carmen Elena Couret

Lehigh Acres,FL

Summary

Detail-oriented Closing Coordinator expert in 504 closing documents, third party searches and disbursements. Career history completing multiple closings simultaneously under tight timelines. Excellent relationship-building and project management skills gained during 11+ years of related experience.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

504 Loan Closing Coordinator

Regional Business Assistance Corporation (RBAC)
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Responsible for reviewing approved loan files and determining due diligence and documentation required to close and fund the loan in a timely manner.
  • Worked directly with the borrower, lender, attorney and team to resolve due diligence issues prior to loan closing.
  • Maintained checklists of required documentation and open issues affecting closings.
  • Prepared and submitted 327 actions.
  • Prepared checklists and submitted appraisal and environmental reports.
  • Reviewed evidence of equity injection.
  • Ordered Flood Zone Determination Certificates.
  • Verified tax transcripts.
  • Reviewed certificates of insurance.
  • Ensured loans were closed, documented and disbursed in compliance with SBA regulations.
  • Post-closing responsibilities included proper booking of loan, disbursement information of all loan proceeds in accordance the SBA guidelines.
  • Maintained proficiency in SBA SOP requirements.

504 Loan Operations Specialist

Independent Development Services Corporation (IDS)
01.2012 - 06.2022
  • Set up loan files in Ventures+
  • Gathered borrower documentation, prepared and reviewed loan applications for accuracy and completeness.
  • Pulled and reviewed credit reports, LNRs, CAIVRS and searched SAM.gov and OFAC's Sanctions List.
  • Reviewed environmental reports and underwrote checklists.
  • Reviewed appraisal reports and underwrote checklists.
  • Prepared and submitted loan packages to the SBA via Etran.
  • Monitored pipelines to track and log status of loans.
  • Prepared and submitted 327 actions.
  • Prepared and provided post closing and post funding packages to borrower.
  • Prepared and provided monthly reports to management.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Tampa, FL
06.2005

Bachelor of Science - Operations Management

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
08.2002

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Appraisal Accuracy
  • Loan Closing Documentation
  • Application Reviews
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Compile Documents
  • Regulatory Compliance Documentation
  • Government Lending
  • Credit Applications
  • Document Coordination
  • File Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Active Listening
  • Closing Processes Understanding
  • Financial Accounting

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

504 Loan Closing Coordinator

Regional Business Assistance Corporation (RBAC)
07.2022 - 06.2023

504 Loan Operations Specialist

Independent Development Services Corporation (IDS)
01.2012 - 06.2022

MBA - Business Administration

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Operations Management

University of Florida
Carmen Elena Couret