Results-driven underwriter with over twenty years of experience in credit, risk and project management. History of consistently exceeding productivity, customer/staff satisfaction, quality and financial goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underwriter
Sutherland Mortgage Services
Sugar Land, Texas
08.2019 - Current
For the past 5 years currently underwriting files with and without MI for various lenders
Reviewed 3 to 4 new files and 10 condition reviews daily to maintain workflow efficiency.
Review borrower financials to determine creditworthiness and lending eligibility.
Collaborated with loan officers and processors to clarify borrower information and ensure accurate documentation.
Met department standards, volumes, and SLAs to support operational goals.
Familiar with various LOS systems and underwriting products.
Asset Manager
Planet Home Lending
Rochester, NY
02.2018 - 08.2019
Managed accounts for non-performing loans and REO, achieving defined financial targets.
Evaluated borrower financial information to assess loss mitigation options and recommended alternatives to foreclosure.
Developed and implemented loss mitigation strategies to enhance performance benchmarks.
Reconciliation of asset valuation, including review of BPOs, appraisals, AVMs to determine true value.
Senior Undewriter
Sutherland Mortgage Services
Sugarland, TX
06.2015 - 09.2017
Issue loan decisions on conventional agency loan transactions including Rate/term, cash out refinance, while remaining in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Reviewed credit reports and financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
Performed quality control reviews on all approved and declined loans prior to closing.
Senior Underwriter
JPMorgan Chase
Rochester, NY
01.2001 - 06.2015
Underwrote a challenging high profile portfolio of loans including Regulation B,bankruptcy, litigation and executive office complaints.
Communicated loan decisions (approval, suspense, denial) to relevant stakeholders while upholding fair lending practices and adhering to government guidelines.
Exceeded performance standards by achieving and maintaining a 98% rating on internal and external quality audits.
Education
Masters in Public Administration -
SUNY Brockport
Brockport NY
09-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
St. John Fisher College
Rochester NY
06-1996
Skills
Risk assessment
Credit analysis
Problem resolution
Team collaboration
Interpersonal communication
Time management
Attention to detail
Regulatory compliance
Certification
MBA Advanced Certified Residential Underwriter (CRU)