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Dawn Lopez

Lowell,MI

Summary

Top-notch Direct Endorsed Underwriter; CHUMS ID #KY71. Possesses strong mathematical, statistical, and problem-solving skills. Conscientious and committed to adhering to underwriting guidelines and standards. Self-motivated, diligent individual with strong work ethic.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

AML Analyst

Lake Michigan Credit Union
09.2022 - Current
  • Strengthened AML compliance by conducting thorough risk assessments and monitoring transactions.
  • Improved reporting accuracy by meticulously reviewing customer profiles and transaction activities.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping of AML documentation, maintaining organized files for easy retrieval during audits or investigations.
  • Performed ongoing reviews of customer accounts, identifying changes in behavior indicative of potential money laundering risks.
  • Investigated fraud referrals and performed research to minimize risk and resolve inquiries.
  • Read fraud and security risk management-related articles and white papers and took part in webinars to keep abreast of changes in fraud and security landscape.
  • Scrutinized and reported on discrepancies in financial records and documents.

Quality Control Analyst II

Northpointe Bank
10.2017 - 07.2022
  • CHUMS ID #KY71
  • Performed Pre-close full re-underwrite of full file to ensure loans demonstrate prudent underwriting judgment, and comply with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Federal Home Loan Bank, FHA, VA and USDA guidelines
  • Developed comprehensive documentation, maintaining accurate records of quality control results and actions taken.
  • Performed case-investigations of potential fraud and suspicious activity, reported findings with filing recommendations to BSA Management
  • Provided timely Information to Production and Retail Management relating to loans with significant defects.
  • Improved overall production efficiency by identifying and resolving quality control issues.


Direct Lending Underwriter II

Fifth Third Bank
06.2010 - 07.2016
  • Analyzed unique loan scenarios with common sense underwriting to determine a solid credit risk.
  • Enhanced risk assessment accuracy by conducting thorough reviews of credit reports, employment history, and income verification documents.
  • Demonstrated a consistent monthly Accuracy Ratio of 97% or above.
  • Analyzed complex income structures including Schedule C, Schedule E Rental and K-1 (multiple) business, and all other corporate income sources.
  • Assisted in training new Underwriters.
  • Assessed and advised on loan applications utilizing in-depth underwriting process understanding.
  • Reduced company losses by identifying potential risks and recommending appropriate mitigating measures.
  • Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Analyzed compliance, title documents, and appraisals during underwriting process.
  • Determined and documented loan conditions and communicated requirements and decisions.


Education

Paralegal Studies Program -

Davenport College
Grand Rapids, MI
01.1999

Skills

  • FHA Guidelines
  • FNMA Guidelines
  • Direct Endorsed
  • Property Inspection
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Decision-making capabilities
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Professional ethics
  • Documentation Review
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Data Interpretation
  • Residential Loans
  • Debt-to-Income Ratios

Timeline

AML Analyst

Lake Michigan Credit Union
09.2022 - Current

Quality Control Analyst II

Northpointe Bank
10.2017 - 07.2022

Direct Lending Underwriter II

Fifth Third Bank
06.2010 - 07.2016

Paralegal Studies Program -

Davenport College
Dawn Lopez