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Ciera Harris

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Financial Services and Mortgage Operations professional with 10+ years of experience in underwriting, loan processing, credit analysis, loss mitigation, and customer financial servicing. Strong background in evaluating borrower eligibility, conducting loan-level cash flow analysis, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing high-volume pipelines. Proven ability to balance risk assessment with customer service excellence while meeting SLA and quality standards.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Loan Specialist

Regional Finance
Raleigh, NC
03.2024 - Current

• Evaluate consumer loan applications by reviewing income, employment, credit history, and debt obligations.
• Calculate debt-to-income ratios and assess borrower repayment capacity.
• Approve and process personal loan applications within company lending guidelines.
• Prepare and review loan documentation for accuracy and compliance prior to funding.
• Explain loan terms, interest rates, payment schedules, and financial obligations to customers.
• Manage billing inquiries, payment processing, and account reconciliations.
• Handle delinquent accounts and establish repayment arrangements to minimize risk exposure.
• Maintain compliance with company policy and consumer lending regulations.
• Meet monthly production and portfolio performance goals.

Senior Loan Processor / Mortgage Closer & Funder

RBC Bank
REMOTE
12.2020 - 03.2024

Review fully underwritten mortgage files to ensure all conditions are cleared prior to closing.
• Audit Closing Disclosure documents for accuracy and TRID compliance.
• Calculate final cash-to-close, escrow balances, and payoff figures.
• Coordinate with title and escrow partners to facilitate timely closings.
• Approve loans for funding after verifying documentation and compliance requirements.
• Clear post-closing conditions and resolve documentation discrepancies.
• Manage high-volume pipeline while meeting strict funding deadlines.

SENIOR PROCESSOR/ UNDERWRITER

WELLS FARGO
HYBRID
07.2019 - 12.2020

Underwrite conventional and government mortgage loans within delegated authority.
• Conduct detailed cash flow and income analysis to determine borrower affordability.
• Evaluate credit reports, tax returns, financial statements, and appraisal documentation.
• Apply investor guidelines and regulatory standards to determine loan eligibility and risk.
• Structure home retention solutions based on financial analysis and hardship evaluation.
• Communicate underwriting decisions and conditions to internal partners.

LOAN PROCESSOR

NEW REZ
REMOTE
03.2017 - 03.2019

Conduct comprehensive loan file audits to evaluate compliance, credit quality, and investor salability.
• Review underwriting decisions and documentation against investor and regulatory guidelines.
• Identify discrepancies, document risk findings, and recommend corrective actions.
• Analyze loan data files and financial documentation to assess eligibility and accuracy.
• Prepare detailed QC reporting for management and secondary market review.
• Collaborate with underwriting and operations teams to ensure adherence to SLA requirements.

Education

Associate of Science - FINANCE WITH MINOR IN ASSOCIATE IN ARTS

WAKE TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Raleigh, NC

Skills

    Mortgage & Consumer Underwriting
    Loan Processing & Closing
    Funding Authorization
    Credit & Risk Analysis
    Debt-to-Income & Cash Flow Calculations
    TRID / RESPA Compliance
    Investor Guidelines (FHA, VA, Conventional)
    Billing & Account Reconciliation
    Quality Control & Loan Audits
    Loss Mitigation & Hardship Review
    Encompass & Loan Origination Systems

Timeline

Loan Specialist

Regional Finance
03.2024 - Current

Senior Loan Processor / Mortgage Closer & Funder

RBC Bank
12.2020 - 03.2024

SENIOR PROCESSOR/ UNDERWRITER

WELLS FARGO
07.2019 - 12.2020

LOAN PROCESSOR

NEW REZ
03.2017 - 03.2019

Associate of Science - FINANCE WITH MINOR IN ASSOCIATE IN ARTS

WAKE TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE