Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Colleen McAdamis

Centennial,CO

Summary

Analytical Sr. Underwriter with expertise in conventional conforming, non-conforming, FHA, USDA and multi-state community second mortgage loan originations. Proficient in evaluating risk and ensuring quality in adherence with agency and investor guidelines and requirements . Team-oriented with success in building relationships with brokers and sales agents to achieve business goals.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Underwriter

ARC Home Loans
Mt Laurel , NJ
07.2020 - 09.2022
  • Provided detailed, written support for the underwriting decision.
  • Determined and documented loan conditions and communicated (verbal and written) requirements and decisions as applicable (Processor, Loan Officer and Account Executive).
  • Reviewed and analyzed credit, income, appraisal and title documentation during underwriting process to determine compliance with agency and non-agency guidelines and requirements.
  • Assisted Processors, Loan Officers, Account Executives as well as Team Underwriters in the review of difficult/challenging loan submissions offering suggestions for solutions based on personal experience, knowledge and research.
  • Controlled loss by assessing risk, conducting AUS analysis and recommending policy solutions.

Sr. Underwriter

Mountain West Financial
Redlands , CA
09.2019 - 07.2022

Sr. Underwriter

M&T Bank
Buffalo , NY
06.1997 - 09.2021

Underwriter

Countrywide, Weyerhaeuser, Express America,
Various , Various
04.1990 - 06.1997

Branch Manager/Closing Coordinator

Hunter Financial/Hunter Savings And Loan
Cincinnati , OH
07.1984 - 04.1990

Education

No Degree - Early Childhood Special Education

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Skills

  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Property Appraisals
  • Service Delivery
  • Customer Interaction
  • Managing Risk
  • Production Goals
  • Automated Underwriting Systems
  • Negotiation Proficiency
  • Analyzing Data
  • Managing Multiple Priorities
  • Underwriting Understanding
  • Government Lending
  • Desktop Underwriter
  • Change Request Processing
  • Creative Solutions
  • Data Integrity
  • Program Requirements
  • Issue Resolution
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Eligibility Requirements
  • Customer Care
  • Government Standards
  • Information Updates
  • Underwriting Process Expertise

Accomplishments

  • Consistently met or exceeded initial credit decision and condition review turn times.
  • Provided high level of customer support and guidance for challenging loan scenarios.
  • Provided timely and thorough resolution with regard to post-closing issues and/or deficiencies.
  • High participation in all aspects of employer, agency, non-agency and government underwriting training and updates including regulatory compliance.
  • Assisted with management with Due diligence/ QC review findings and resolution

Certification

  • FHA DE Underwriter Since 1993

Timeline

Underwriter

ARC Home Loans
07.2020 - 09.2022

Sr. Underwriter

Mountain West Financial
09.2019 - 07.2022

Sr. Underwriter

M&T Bank
06.1997 - 09.2021

Underwriter

Countrywide, Weyerhaeuser, Express America,
04.1990 - 06.1997

Branch Manager/Closing Coordinator

Hunter Financial/Hunter Savings And Loan
07.1984 - 04.1990

No Degree - Early Childhood Special Education

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
  • FHA DE Underwriter Since 1993
Colleen McAdamis