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Colby Schmidt

Georgetown,TX

Summary

Dynamic Senior Underwriter known for strong problem-solving skills and team-building capabilities. Proven success in assessing high-risk mortgage applications and collaborating across teams to improve loan processing efficiency. Ready to leverage expertise to achieve exceptional results in the financial sector.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Underwriter

Park Place Finance LLC
Austin , TX
01.2025 - Current
  • Approved an average of 35 loans monthly, achieving a record of 77 in June 2025 with 100% pass-through rate to secondary market.
  • Reviewed and evaluated high-risk mortgage loan applications, ensuring compliance with company guidelines for approval or decline.
  • Created and oversaw underwriting scenario & exception desk

Account Executive & Loan Officer Assistant

Park Place Finance LLC
Austin , Tx
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Secured funding for $10 million in self-sourced RTL and 30-year DSCR loans through strategic outreach.
  • Facilitated over 300 RTL loans closures, totaling more than $110 million in volume.

Draw Funds Manager

Park Place Finance LLC
Austin , TX
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Recovered over $400,000 in lost construction funds through strategic process improvements.
  • Oversaw construction draw department operations to ensure timely project approvals for renovations and construction.

Loan Officer Assistant

Park Place Finance LLC
Austin , TX
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with underwriting and sales teams to enhance loan processing efficiency, while adhering to company guidelines.

Loan Processor

DHI Financial
Austin , TX
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Averaged 2.5 million in loans per month, while maintaining a perfect quality review score and supporting loan officers and underwriting teams to ensure accurate loan processing

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Business

Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX
06-2019

Student Athlete - Baseball 4 Year Co-Captain

Southwestern University
Georgetown
06-2019

Skills

  • Loan processing
  • Risk assessment
  • Compliance adherence
  • Financial analysis
  • Problem solving
  • Sales coordination
  • Team building

Timeline

Senior Underwriter

Park Place Finance LLC
01.2025 - Current

Account Executive & Loan Officer Assistant

Park Place Finance LLC
08.2023 - 12.2024

Draw Funds Manager

Park Place Finance LLC
06.2022 - 07.2023

Loan Officer Assistant

Park Place Finance LLC
12.2021 - 06.2022

Loan Processor

DHI Financial
10.2020 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Business

Southwestern University

Student Athlete - Baseball 4 Year Co-Captain

Southwestern University
Colby Schmidt