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Diane Sardone

St. Petersburg,FL

Summary

Dynamic HUD Certified Housing Counselor with strong background in mortgage lending and management. Community-focused, detail-oriented, individual who is adept at all types of mortgage programs and State/local housing assistance programs. Excellent verbal/written communication skills. True team player.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HUD Certified Housing Counselor

Neighborhood Home Solutions
St. Petersburg, FL
04.2023 - Current
  • Specialize in Foreclosure Mitigation - assists clients in navigating mortgage struggles whether due to loss of income, increased expenses, etc. Successfully negotiates sustainable solutions via budgeting, restructuring of ancillary expenses, Homeowner Assistance Funds administration, and servicer cooperation. Trusted advisor to the St. Petersburg Community and surrounding counties. Also conducts pre-purchase counseling and post-purchase counseling with an emphasis on responsible homeownership.

Senior Mortgage Loan Officer

loanDepot, LLC
Tampa, FL
04.2021 - 04.2023
  • Well-versed in FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional, and Florida Housing Finance Corp. Bond programs, including Hometown Heroes;

Credit Solutions Advisor - MLO

Bank of America, NA
Tampa, FL
09.2017 - 04.2021
  • Gathered client debt, credit and income information to determine loan eligibility.
  • Met with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and answer questions about loan process.
  • Analyzed new markets and developed referral networks to locate new loan prospects.

Mortgage Loan Officer

PNC Mortgage
Tampa, FL
09.2015 - 08.2017
  • Processed challenging loan applications for first-time borrowers, self-employed applicants and borrowers with problematic credit histories.
  • Consistently Originated/Closed $1M/month minimum;
  • Collaborated with Private Bank, Trust, and Branch personnel to assist with client mortgage needs.

Senior Financial Services Representative

AAA Auto Club South
St. Petersburg, FL
08.2010 - 09.2015
  • Demonstrated expertise in product knowledge and sales to identify and recommend appropriate products and services to clients.
  • Consistently exceeded sales goals and led sales team in production for 52 of 60 months employed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05.1998

Skills

  • Housing Counseling
  • Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator
  • Financial Analysis
  • Credit Analysis
  • Computer proficient
  • Communication

Certification

  • NMLS #1376761
  • HUD Certified Housing Counselor - NYIMM7

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HUD Certified Housing Counselor

Neighborhood Home Solutions
04.2023 - Current

Senior Mortgage Loan Officer

loanDepot, LLC
04.2021 - 04.2023

Credit Solutions Advisor - MLO

Bank of America, NA
09.2017 - 04.2021

Mortgage Loan Officer

PNC Mortgage
09.2015 - 08.2017

Senior Financial Services Representative

AAA Auto Club South
08.2010 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of South Florida
Diane Sardone