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Cheryl Simoneau

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Highly engaged mortgage closer with 5 years’ experience producing accurate and timely closings in high-volume environments. Accomplished at collaborating across departments with a proven history of managing multiple files with competing deadlines. Proficient in balancing and calculating figures for closing disclosures or funding wires with an eye for detail. Experience closing various loan products including Conv, FHA, VA, and USDA. Extremely interested in digital solutions to streamline the process and am a strong advocate of helping people attain their homeownership goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Mortgage Customer Service Rep II

Leidos/FHA Resource Center
12.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced company service levels by managing over 65 calls daily, addressing policy inquiries regarding FHA financing for lender staff, realtors, and public.
  • Provided support for FHA systems, including LRS, FHA Connection, Catalyst, and HUDHomestore.gov.
  • Proficiently used various software platforms to address inquiries related to reverse mortgage servicing, provide FHA claims status, and facilitate realtors' enrollment in HUD's REO sales program.

Mortgage Loan Closer

LoanDepot/Wholesale Division
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Managed over 75 to 90 mortgage loans monthly, overseeing processes from initial clearance to closing and funding.
  • This included reviewing title commitment, preparing Closing Disclosures, and reviewing loan conditions.
  • Prepared accurate and compliant loan documents, ensuring timely delivery for Conv/FHA/VA/HELOC.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to resolve loan issues promptly, achieving a 98% error-free closing rate consistently.
  • Conducted thorough reviews of executed loan documents and pre-closing conditions before issuing wires or authorizing funds to be released.

Mortgage Loan Closer & Consumer Lending

Unify Financial Credit Union
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Engaged directly with borrowers to process consumer loan requests, including auto loans, credit cards, and debt consolidation loans, managing the process from application to funding
  • Prepared documents for HELOC, Conventional, FHA, and VA files, including balancing CDs, and interacted with all parties to resolve issues and meet required deadlines
  • Disbursed checks, activated credit lines, initiated funding wires, and provided final funding authorization.

Mortgage Closing Support

One Nevada Credit Union
02.2015 - 01.2017
  • Prepared initial Loan Estimate Disclosure packages promptly for all new loans within designated timelines
  • Supported Closing Dept
  • By timely dispatching of loan documents to closing agents, transferring funded loans in MERS, issuing post-consummate Closing Disclosures
  • Collaborated closely with the post-closing team to promptly resolve issues, facilitating the rapid purchase of funded loans by investors to consistently meet required shipping deadlines.

Customer Service Specialist

Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance
01.2013 - 02.2015
  • Provided support to auto and homeowner clients through inbound calls, addressing inquiries related to policy details, changes, billing issues, payment processing, and coverage limit clarification
  • Maintained adherence to stringent call time requirements while delivering exceptional customer service, effectively supporting the company in achieving daily call metrics.

Education

Generative Ai For Everyone/Learning How To Learn -

Coursera Education
Online

Skills

  • Strong Time Management
  • Analytical/Detail Oriented
  • Collaborative Across Teams
  • Microsoft 365 Suite
  • Encompass/Byte/Empower/Mortgage Builder
  • Customer Focus
  • Follow-up skills
  • Compliance Awareness

Timeline

Mortgage Customer Service Rep II

Leidos/FHA Resource Center
12.2021 - Current

Mortgage Loan Closer

LoanDepot/Wholesale Division
01.2020 - 06.2021

Mortgage Loan Closer & Consumer Lending

Unify Financial Credit Union
01.2017 - 12.2019

Mortgage Closing Support

One Nevada Credit Union
02.2015 - 01.2017

Customer Service Specialist

Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance
01.2013 - 02.2015

Generative Ai For Everyone/Learning How To Learn -

Coursera Education
Cheryl Simoneau