Seasoned Loan Specialist and Auditor with a strong track record at District Partners, specializing in the management of cross-functional teams and the negotiation of complex loan agreements. Consistently ensures compliance and operational efficiency while leveraging expertise in Microsoft Office and PPP Tool Kit Publication. Recognized for exceptional organizational and communication skills that drive project success. Aiming to further enhance strategic financial processes in a dynamic organization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Loan Specialist Commercial - OCA
District Partners
06.2020 - Current
Company Overview: Contracted through District Partners to SBA for PPP Program
Determine loans researched by the CAFS team are within the family based on ownership, by owner name, relative of owner or borrower has multiple companies
Review of organizational charts, Management/Operation agreements
Analyzing financial statements, tax returns of their business enterprises
Communicating orally and in writing with the lender regarding issues with the loan and documents required to advance or deny the loan forgiveness
Review NAICS codes to determine if a waiver is available
Determine if the Family of loans meets the eligibility criteria, Employee Size Standard, Industry Size Standard or Alternative Size Standard
Review Employee Size Standard, Industry Size standard or Alternative Size Standard
Determine if the family has separate corporate groups
Review for Corporate Max limits of $20 million for First Draw Loans or $4 million for Second Draw loans) was met/unmet
Reviewing Payment Confirmed loans for potential Claw-back
Making recommendations relating to processing any additional hold codes or removing existing hold codes requests
(54, 91, 33, 36)
Updating the family worksheet, Masterfile for Affiliation
Review of all claw-back loans to determine if there was an alternative option to approve based on new documentation received
Any trailer loans received attached to a completed family
Making recommendations for approval or denial and/or corrections within narratives if the loans went through appeals or HAR/OHA
Analyzing financial statements, tax returns of businesses to determine if there is a difference from the prior decision
Communicated orally or in writing with the lender regarding documentation requirements or any issues with the loan
R3 Loan Specialist Commercial – OCA – worked loans from $1 million to $10 million
Determine eligibility under PPP SBA guidelines for 1st & 2nd draw loans
Determine if the business was active as of 2/15/2020
Reviewed secretary of state information
Verified the loan calculations based on their entity type
Reviewed of payroll (Cares Report/PEO payroll/employers payroll documentation)
Determine capping of employees/owners over $100K
Analyzing financial statements, tax returns of their business enterprises
2019 941 Medicare Wages and average number of employees to be within guidelines of size standard
Review (SUTA reports) unemployment filings for the amount paid towards
Review of employer paid health and retirement benefits using either the tax return or invoices supplied
Communicated in writing with the lender regarding documentation requirements or any issues with the loan documents
Forgiveness portion:
Review of payroll documentation from Cares Report, PEO provider, or company managed payroll for earnings, health & retirement benefits paid by employer during their covered period based on the covered period (8 10 or 24 weeks) capping income per individual based on the number of weeks during the covered period
Review of owner’s salary to determine the correct capping based on the covered period
Review amounts entered on Form 3508 and Schedule A
To verify borrowers’ attestation that 60% of the loan amount was allocated towards payroll
If the business qualified for Safe Harbor based on their ability to fully operate during COVID
Determine if the number of employees or pay decreased, based on the quarter prior to disbursement and quarter after forgiveness
Making recommendations related to the processing, servicing, and/or liquidation/default of business loans
Mentor - Assisted SLS and Supervisor with new loan specialists with their questions regarding their complex loans regarding borrower’s tax returns and payroll documents
Contracted through District Partners to SBA for PPP Program
Auditor
08.2023 - 10.2023
380/382 Audit
2024 OIG March 2024 – November 2024
Review of Non-Profit Organization with greater than 500 (five hundred) employees based on guidance issued 3/11/2021
2023 PIIA Audit September 2023 – pending
2024 PIIA Audit March 2024 – September 2024
Determination of loan amount received, and amount forgiven was correct
Due Diligence Underwriter Servicing/Compliance/Modification
JCIII & Associates/AMC First/SitusAMC
02.2013 - 02.2023
Review of commentary to enter synopsis of communication with borrower
Review of pay histories to determine cash velocity
Reviewing loan files for completeness and accuracy
Analyzing financial statements, tax returns, credit reports, individuals and/or business enterprises, mortgage applications, title documents, appraisals, and all applicable compliance documents
Evaluate debt ratio, loan-to-value ratios, credit score, property valuation and various other factors
Determining and documenting loan conditions and communicating requirements and/or decisions
Identifies portfolio risks resulting from the client's underlying business practices, underwriting, and/or fraud exposure
Maintains knowledge of all applicable underwriting guidelines by completing all underwriter training programs, learning any business unit policy and/or guidelines
Reviewing of modification documents to ensure the maturity date and in compliance
Compliance Quality Assurance Analyst OCC Project
Randstad
05.2012 - 01.2013
Review to evaluate the adequacy of controls and governance over foreclosure processes and assess the servicers’ authority to foreclose
Reviewed of servicers’ oversight of key third parties used throughout the foreclosure process, with a focus on foreclosure attorneys, MERS, and default-service providers such as LPS
Determined if servicers were in direct communication with borrowers, all loss-mitigation actions considered for alternatives to foreclosure, including loan modifications
Evaluated servicers’ control over critical documents in the foreclosure process, including the safeguarding of original loan documentation
Decided whether critical foreclosure documents were in the foreclosure files that they reviewed, and notes endorsed, and mortgages assigned
Reviewed SCRA procedures
Loss Mitigation Specialist
Mortgage Savers
Conyers, USA
04.2008 - 02.2011
Company Overview: (Conyers, Georgia)
Responsible for the setup, review, and analysis of loan workout packages
Follow prescribed guidelines for rating/coding QA data point findings
Analyzing financial statements, tax returns, credit reports, and/or earning potential of individuals and/or business enterprises
Approved delegated loss mitigation referrals which meet investor/insurer guidelines
Perform on site review and negotiation of delinquent mortgage accounts to recommend that borrowers of opportunities resolve delinquency
Strong audit and analysis skills for detailed evaluations on performance and servicer actions on loans
Monitor the approved repayment/forbearance plans
Approve loan modification agreements
Negotiate with attorney firms, third party about short sales and deed-in-lieu
Assist the REO department after foreclosure with property preservation, evictions
Familiar with guidelines through HAMP, HAFA
Review loan documentation for compliance with applicable laws
Making recommendations related to the processing, servicing, and/or liquidation/default of residential loans
(Conyers, Georgia)
Report Analyst/Trainer/Supervisor
Litton Loan Servicing
01.2004 - 03.2007
Reporting and analyzing delinquency for investor reporting
Production reporting for front-end collections and customer service
Following up on payment posting via the VRU and Western Union phone pay
Side by review with associates on calls and of payments promised
New-hire training instructor
To ensure associates provide excellent customer service while obtaining the payment that is due
Communicating orally with internal and external customers to provide counsel or advice regarding financial or loan-related matters to make recommendations related to the processing, servicing, and/or liquidation/default of residential loans
Analyzing financial statements, tax returns, credit reports, and/or earning potential of individuals to provide a workout plan
Making recommendations related to the processing, servicing, and/or liquidation/default of residential loans
Management of team working portfolio of delinquent mortgage accounts to prevent foreclosure
Review of workout programs for customers to allow customers the opportunity to bring the account current based on guidelines from investors
(Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae)
Review bankruptcy accounts from acquisition, setting accounts up in bankruptcy status, verify post and pre-petition due dates
Auditing accounts after the completion of bankruptcy, to ensure payments posted properly, complete adjustments needed to show the account current, or delinquent based upon the customers’ payments and bankruptcy guidelines
Reviewing the response of correspondence based on RESPA guidelines
Communicating orally with a variety of contacts to provide counsel or advice regarding financial or loan-related matters
Management of team working portfolio of delinquent mortgage accounts to prevent foreclosure
Review of workout programs for customers to allow customers the opportunity to bring the account current based on guidelines from investors
(Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae)
Analyzing financial statements, tax returns, credit reports, and/or earning potential of individuals and/or business enterprises
Report Analyst/Team Leader
PCFS Mortgage Resources
09.2002 - 12.2003
Reporting and analyzing delinquency for investor reporting
Production reporting for front-end collections and customer service
Following up on payment posting via the VRU and Western Union phone pay
Side by review with associates on calls and of payments promised
New-hire training instructor
To ensure associates provide excellent customer service while obtaining the payment that is due
Communicating orally with internal and external customers to provide counsel or advice regarding financial or loan-related matters to make recommendations related to the processing, servicing, and/or liquidation/default of residential loans
Analyzing financial statements, tax returns, credit reports, and/or earning potential of individuals to provide a workout plan
Making recommendations related to the processing, servicing, and/or liquidation/default of residential loans
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
College
Skills
Management
Organizational skills
Time management
Capacity planning
Coordinating cross-functional teams
Project delivery
Communication
Presentation skills
Negotiation skills
Conflict resolution
Collaboration
Team management
Mentoring
Coaching
Empowering team members
Microsoft Office
PPP Tool Kit Publication
Loan evaluations
Debt restructuring
Payment scheduling
Real estate loans
Loan processing
Data security practices
Credit option explanation
Loan origination
Collateral evaluation
Banking
Construction loan financing
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Mortgage lending
Loan approvals
Loan underwriting
Credit scoring
Certification
NY STATE REAL ESTATE SALES AGENT
NY STATE MORTGAGE BROKER
Affiliations
Suffolk County Community College September 1973 - June 1975 Business Admistration/Accounting Dean's List.
Interactive College of Technology May 2009 Accounting/Office Automation
National Technology Honor Society
Timeline
Auditor
08.2023 - 10.2023
Loan Specialist Commercial - OCA
District Partners
06.2020 - Current
Due Diligence Underwriter Servicing/Compliance/Modification
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