Christina Catarelli
Lynbrook,United States
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in real estate and legal sectors, notably at Ruskin, Moscou & Faltischek PC. Proven track record in loan origination, closing over $30M in loans. Skilled in negotiation and client relations, leveraging advanced Microsoft Office proficiency to enhance project coordination and achieve client satisfaction.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant to Senior Real Estate Partner
Ruskin, Moscou & Faltischek PC
02.2024 - Current
- Drafted and typed legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda to support client cases and ensure compliance with legal standards
- Managed calendar for 4 attorneys, coordinating appointments and deadlines to optimize workflow and client service
- Scheduling and attending closings; extensive telephone communications; time entry; billing of client fees and disbursements; heavy client contact; extensive deadline-related experience
- Organized and maintained client files to ensure efficient retrieval and management of information for case preparation
- Accounting for Beneficiaries of Estates - accounts payable and receivables
- Aid support staff with Microsoft Word, computer issues and questions and troubleshooting problems
- Writing and loading macros for standard firm forms and word processing testing of new personnel
Senior Loan Officer/Sales
Sunset Equity Group
Los Angeles, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Sold over $30M in loans in 6 months
- Originating and selling loans for fix and flips; refinances/cash-out refinances; rehab loans; mixed use properties; ground-up construction and rental purchases, including portfolios
- Maintained pipeline of thousands of investors, fostering relationships that supported loan origination.
- Introduce loan terms and rates and negotiate term sheets to present to clients for both short and long-term loans
- Collected necessary documents, verified accuracy of paperwork, and collaborated with underwriting to approve and fund loans.
- Ordering credit reports and appraisals
- Networked throughout the country via conferences, expos, text messaging, emails and phone calls to generate business and originate loans in all different regions of the United States. Advertising to a pool of over 1,200 investors that I have developed relationships with over the last 21 years in real estate
- Maintaining relationships, using social media and advertising to update clients on new loan products and terms
- Managing a pipeline of loans and multitasking throughout the day in a high volume, faced paced environment
Vice President | Loan Originator/Sales
ROC360 | Haus Lending
New York, New York
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Originating loans for fix and flips; refinances/cash-out refinances; rehab loans; mixed use properties; ground-up construction and rental purchases, including portfolios
- Introduce loan terms and rates and negotiate term sheets to present to clients for both short and long-term loans
- Collected necessary documents, verified accuracy of paperwork, and collaborated with underwriting to facilitate timely loan approvals and funding
- Ordering and reviewing credit reports and background checks to ensure borrowers are qualified and have verifiable track records of profitable projects
- Calculating NOIs and DSCRs of income properties and verifying that properties were eligible for refinances or rental purchases. Creating and drafting competitive term sheets
- Deciding leverage, rates and origination fees as they related to the client’s experience, track record and credit score. Calculating deal economics, profits/losses and risk factors related to loan types requested by borrowers
- Reviewed architect plans, floor plans, and scopes of work to understand each project and rehab requirements, including additions and ground-up construction.
- Communicated with borrowers throughout loan process, ensuring smooth closings and enhancing client confidence in loan execution
- Networked throughout the country via conferences, expos, text messaging, emails and phone calls to generate business and originate loans in all different regions of the United States. Advertising to a pool of over 1,200 investors that I have developed relationships with over the last 20 years in real estate
- Met with clients during and outside of work hours to establish personal relationships, fostering borrower loyalty and securing repeat business
- Successfully originated over $30,000,000 in loans
Loan Originator/Sales
VORO Capital
Great Neck, NY
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Promoted offerings to 800 investors cultivated over 18 years in real estate to expand loan opportunities.
- Initiated loans for fix and flips, refinances, cash out refinances, construction/rehab, ground up construction and long-term rental loans. Introduced terms and rates and negotiated term sheets and commitments to initiate short and long-term loans
- Attended foreclosure auctions across New York and New Jersey to build connections and secure new business.
- Gathered documentation and collaborated with underwriting to facilitate loan approvals and funding.
Loan Originator/Sales
Bayport Funding
Great Neck, NY
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Engaged 400 investors through targeted outreach, leveraging 18 years of relationship-building in real estate
- Facilitated loan initiation for fix and flips, cash out refinances, construction/rehab, and ground up construction projects
- Introduced terms and rates and negotiated term sheets and commitments to initiate short term loans
- Collected all paperwork and worked closely with underwriting to approve and fund loans
- Attended many foreclosure auctions and networked throughout New York and New Jersey to generate business and close deals.
Foreclosure/Short Sale Specialist/Property Manager/Supervisor/Real Estate Sales
VORO LLC
Queens and Brooklyn, New York
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Train, hire and supervise 25 agents and oversee 300 files/residential properties in connection with property and file management
- Oversaw negotiations with banks to facilitate short sales, ensuring approvals and closures aligned with homeowner and bank interests.
- Heavy property management, including collection of rents, security to properties, evictions, clean-outs, maintenance and repairs, accounting and budgeting, marketing and sales, renovations and resales
- Communicate with agents and homeowners, processors, asset managers, banks and investors
- Identifying default mortgages and educating homeowners on their options
- Court appearances for evictions and foreclosure hearings
- Resolved title issues by negotiating violations with HPD, ECB, and AEP, enabling smoother property transactions.
- Negotiated lien payoffs and cleared debts to ensure title readiness for closing.
- Obtained estimates and hired contractors to perform renovations and maintenance on these properties
- Filing UCC-1 Financial Statements; Memorandums of Contracts, Bankruptcies, Sundry Agreements, Mechanics Liens electronically with appropriate agencies
- Filed deeds, contracts, payoffs, and cleared violations with multiple municipalities.
Real Estate Appraiser and Sales of Bank Owned Properties
Cruse Real Estate
Seaford, NY
01.2001 - 12.2011
- Conducted interior and exterior inspections of homes in default, providing accurate property valuations for banks to facilitate the sale of foreclosed properties
- Facilitated communication between banks and investors to assess necessary repairs, determine values, and strategize sales of distressed properties
- Worked independently accepting orders, performing inspections and preparing appraisal or BPO reports
- Trained and supervised co-workers in property valuation and sales processes, ensuring consistent quality and compliance with industry standards
Legal Secretary/Paralegal to Senior Partner in the Real Estate Department
Ruskin, Moscou, Evans & Faltischek, P.C.
Mineola, New York
01.1990 - 12.2001
- Coordinated scheduling and attendance at closings, managed extensive telephone communications, time entry, and billing of client fees and disbursements, fostering strong client relationships under tight deadlines
- Drafted and typed legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda to support case preparation and communication with clients and stakeholders
- Organized and maintained client files, ensuring easy access and compliance with legal standards
- Assisted support staff in resolving Microsoft Word inquiries and technical issues.
- Writing and loading macros for standard firm forms and word processing testing of new personnel
Legal Secretary/Paralegal to 2 Associates
Spengler, Carlson, Gubar, Brodsky & Frischling
New York, New York
01.1981 - 12.1990
- Handled client communications and managed deadlines to support case progress and maintain client satisfaction
- Managed telephone communications, filing, time entry, and billing of client fees and disbursements to ensure timely and accurate client account management
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings to facilitate effective collaboration among legal teams and clients
- Typing legal documents, correspondence and memoranda
Education
Nassau Community College - Business Law
Nassau Community College
Garden City, New YorkNew York State Broker - Real Estate Broker License
American Real Estate School
Hauppauge, NYReal Estate Sales License - Notary Public
Long Island Board of Realtors
West Babylon, New YorkSkinner Business School - Business and Economics
Skinner Business School
Garden City, New YorkSkills
- Legal drafting
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Real estate terminology
- Court processes
- Document control support
- Document formatting
- Legal document review
- Contract management
- File management
- Loan origination
- Real estate deals
- Estate finance
- Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Salesforce
- CRM
- Encompass
- Word macros
- Ring Central
- Slack
- Project coordination
- Client management
- Client support
- Schedule management
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Negotiation skills
- Research proficiency
- Document preparation
- Document formatting
- Document filing
- Confidentiality
- Billing statements
- Schedule management
- Billing statements
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
- Volunteer - MS Fundraisers
Timeline
Legal Assistant to Senior Real Estate Partner
Ruskin, Moscou & Faltischek PC
02.2024 - Current
Senior Loan Officer/Sales
Sunset Equity Group
10.2021 - Current
Vice President | Loan Originator/Sales
ROC360 | Haus Lending
01.2021 - 09.2021
Loan Originator/Sales
VORO Capital
05.2019 - 05.2020
Loan Originator/Sales
Bayport Funding
03.2018 - 05.2019
Foreclosure/Short Sale Specialist/Property Manager/Supervisor/Real Estate Sales
VORO LLC
01.2012 - 12.2018
Real Estate Appraiser and Sales of Bank Owned Properties
Cruse Real Estate
01.2001 - 12.2011
Legal Secretary/Paralegal to Senior Partner in the Real Estate Department
Ruskin, Moscou, Evans & Faltischek, P.C.
01.1990 - 12.2001
Legal Secretary/Paralegal to 2 Associates
Spengler, Carlson, Gubar, Brodsky & Frischling
01.1981 - 12.1990
Nassau Community College - Business Law
Nassau Community College
New York State Broker - Real Estate Broker License
American Real Estate School
Real Estate Sales License - Notary Public
Long Island Board of Realtors
Skinner Business School - Business and Economics
Skinner Business School
Proficient Software Programs
- Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Salesforce
- Ring Central
- Teams
- Slack
- Zoom and Google Meetings
- Encompass
- Mailchimp
- Constant Contact
- Quicken
References
Available upon request
Proficient Software Programs
- Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Salesforce
- Ring Central
- Teams
- Slack
- Zoom and Google Meetings
- Encompass
- Mailchimp
- Constant Contact
- Quicken