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Cheri Smidt-wehage

Aberdeen,Maryland

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in mortgage , excelling in loan funding and document auditing. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through meticulous attention to detail and effective problem-solving. Adept at managing closing coordination and ensuring compliance, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments. Strong communicator with a commitment to client satisfaction.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Funder/ Shipper/Post Closing Coordinator/Escrow Closer

Credence Funding
Aberdeen, Maryland
05.2024 - 02.2025

Responsibilities include:

* Balancing wires with Title Companies

*Gather all necessary documents in order to fund the loan.

*Sending a wire transfer and routing numbers

* Register all funded loans with MERS

*Register all VA / FHA Loans with FFPS

* Complete all milestone data entry to complete the milestone.

*Receive all closing documents, and audit for accuracy.

*Receive signatures from loan officers on all necessary documents.

* Obtain original Note , process Allonge and ship to funding warehouse

* Gather all necessary documents for VA/ FHA loans and certify through the WEBLGY site

*Upload loan guarantee certificate to Encompass and change milestone

* Send loans out for bid to ensure the Best Efforts have been met

* Once loans have been sent to new investor, I uploaded all closing and credit documents

*Fulfill all conditions to ensure the loan is purchased in a timely manner

*Once loan has been committed for purchase, Prepare good bye letters and reconciled transaction in Encompass

*Assist with the preparation of closing documents and coordinate closing appointments

*Handle any issues or concerns that may arise during the transaction process

*Monitor and obtain all recorded Deeds of trust and check for accuracy

*obtain all Final Title policies and compare to recorded Deeds and Deeds of Trust

Quality control Auditor/ Post Closing coordinator

Rosedale Federal Savings & Loan
Parkville, MD
03.2022 - 05.2024
  • Company Overview: Residential Lending Department
  • Receiving and reviewing all closing Documents from settlement
  • Asking Title companies for any items missed from settlement
  • Reviewing recorded documents for accuracy including researching on Maryland Land Rec to verify items in new Deeds, Deeds of trust, lien releases etc
  • Have been reported accurately before sending to be recorded
  • Pulling recorded Documents sent to recorders office and comparing to the Final Title policy checking for signatures correct information in Schedules A & B as well as all endorsements and notarization of documents
  • Doing a full audit of the entire loan once all documents have been collected verifying loan is closed and ready for outside auditors to review
  • Obtaining any documents, homeowners’ policies etc
  • That were not collected properly are corrected before final completion of the loan
  • Involved in Employee Engagement Committee and helped bring fun events to employees to participate in
  • Residential Lending Department

Loan Coordinator

Guaranteed Rate
Chicago, Illinois
07.2020 - 03.2022
  • Meeting with clients to perform an initial borrowing appraisal, which includes gathering information on income and debt as well as explaining the loan process
  • Researching applicants' credit standing, income data, and other essential information
  • Following up with clients to ensure all documents are ready for loan finalization, applicable criteria are met, and clients fully understand loan repayment plan
  • Providing final documentation to the borrower and loan provider while maintaining master copies of vital documents needed to secure the loan
  • scheduling closings
  • prepare documents for closing
  • Review all closing documents for accuracy

Service Manager

Applebee's Grille and Bar
Aberdeen, Maryland
08.2012 - 07.2020
  • Building relationships with guests and ensuring a great dining experience
  • Hiring and training the right people
  • Helping control all costs and keeping a clean and comfortable environment
  • Managing a staff of 80 people, and assisting in training new managers within the company
  • Processed payroll
  • General human resource manager

Assistant General Manager

Golden Corral
Virginia Beach, Virginia
10.2009 - 07.2012
  • Scheduling, staffing, reducing turnover, controlling costs, and maintaining profit and loss statements, Processing payroll
  • Establishing friendly, personal connections with guests and employees
  • Increase sales through guest satisfaction
  • Responsible for onboarding of all new team members
  • Training all new managers
  • Purchasing food and beverages
  • Inventory control

General Manager

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Louisville, Kentucky
08.2003 - 09.2009
  • Maintaining profit and loss statements as well as controlling the reduction in cost for the restaurant and retail stores
  • Increasing restaurant traffic and retail sales by improving guest loyalty
  • Managing a staff of 130 along with training all managers in training
  • Processing Payroll
  • Human resource leader for all employees

Education

Associate of Arts - Business

Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD
09-1990

Skills

  • Loan funding
  • Document auditing
  • Wire transfer processing
  • MERS registration
  • FHA certification
  • Data entry
  • Closing coordination
  • Customer communication
  • Quality control
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Fundamental analysis
  • Investment strategies
  • Decision-making
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Timeline

Funder/ Shipper/Post Closing Coordinator/Escrow Closer

Credence Funding
05.2024 - 02.2025

Quality control Auditor/ Post Closing coordinator

Rosedale Federal Savings & Loan
03.2022 - 05.2024

Loan Coordinator

Guaranteed Rate
07.2020 - 03.2022

Service Manager

Applebee's Grille and Bar
08.2012 - 07.2020

Assistant General Manager

Golden Corral
10.2009 - 07.2012

General Manager

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
08.2003 - 09.2009

Associate of Arts - Business

Harford Community College
Cheri Smidt-wehage