Mortgage Loan Specialist with a proven track record at SECU, excelling in loan origination and credit evaluation. Known for achieving high approval rates through meticulous document review and fostering client relationships. Bilingual in Spanish, I thrive under pressure, ensuring exceptional service and compliance in all financial transactions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mortgage Loan Specialist
SECU
Charlotte
01.2025 - Current
Receive and assist in the completion of real estate loan applications, while serving as the primary point of contact for applicants during the origination process.
Evaluate and verify income documentation, including personal and business tax returns, to make informed approval or denial decisions.
Consumer Loan Originator
Family Trust FCU
Rock Hill
05.2024 - 01.2025
Evaluate loan applications, ensuring compliance with lending policies and regulations. Achieved high approval rates by thoroughly assessing creditworthiness and financial stability.
Collaborate with clients to tailor loan solutions, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
Identify and resolve discrepancies in loan documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Increased loan portfolio growth through strategic marketing and client outreach initiatives.
Mortgage Loan Originator
First Community Mortgage
Charlotte
02.2024 - 05.2024
Persuasively sell the advantages of partnering with First Community Mortgage.
Collaboratively guide clients through the entire loan process, ensuring clarity and understanding.
Authoritatively answer all queries related to the loan application process.
Enthusiastically assist clients in navigating loan closure, addressing any final concerns.
Analytically collect and review necessary documents for loan application.
Mortgage Loan Officer
Founders Federal Credit Union
Charlotte
09.2023 - 02.2024
Analyze credit reports and financial statements to determine the creditworthiness of applicants.
Develop and maintain relationships with real estate agents, and other referral sources to generate mortgage loan leads.
Manage the loan application process from start to finish, including collecting necessary documentation and coordinating with external parties such as appraisers and title companies.
Evaluate and recommend loan products and terms that best meet the needs of borrowers.
Collaborate with mortgage underwriters to ensure loan applications are processed and approved in a timely manner.
Financial Service Representative
Founders Federal Credit Union
Indian Land
02.2021 - 09.2023
Managed comprehensive knowledge of Founders' Loan Policy, programs, and procedures, ensuring adherence to financial regulations.
Verified secured loans for proper liens, insurance verification, and necessary values, enhancing loan closing efficiency.
Approved loans within Matrix Lending authority guidelines, escalating loan requests exceeding limits for further approval.
Promoted additional products such as GAP, extended warranties, and payment protection, contributing to revenue growth.
Efficiently approved loans within authority, enhancing member satisfaction & financial portfolio growth.
Streamlined loan processes, ensuring regulatory compliance & member satisfaction.
Teller
Suntrust Bank (now Truist Bank)
Charlotte
07.2018 - 03.2020
Handling customer financial transactions.
Records transactions by logging cashier's checks, traveler's checks.
Complies with bank operations and security procedures by participating in all dual-control functions.
Promote bank products and services to customers.
Assisting customers by providing excellent customer service and resolving any issues or concerns they may have.
Provide excellent customer service by actively listening to customers' needs and addressing their inquiries or concerns in a prompt and professional manner.
Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail when processing customer transactions to minimize errors and ensure customer satisfaction.
Customer Service Representative - Spanish
SoCalGas
San Dimas
08.2015 - 09.2017
Delivered robust bilingual customer service, boosting customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Maintained comprehensive knowledge of company's offerings, providing precise solutions.
Assisted customers with billing inquiries, enhancing their understanding and trust.
Elevated customer satisfaction by delivering bilingual support, mastering product knowledge.
Personal Banker
WELLS FARGO
City of Industry
01.2012 - 08.2015
Introduce customers to new products and services while doing financial reviews.
Excellent customer service achieving 100% in customer surveys for continuous quarters.
Cross selling different bank products including lending and mortgage while being top 10 in the district.
Dealing with confidential information and large transactions daily.
Exceeded district sales goals by promoting key financial products, leading to top 10 ranking.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Lancaster, SC
06.2025
Degree - Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences
CITRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Glendora, CA
Skills
Fluent in Spanish
Ability to work under pressure
Financial transactions
Security procedures
Confidentiality
Cash handling
Excellent attention to detail
Large transactions
Loan processing
Loan origination
Document review
Credit evaluation
Mortgage expertise
Credit analysis
Timeline
Mortgage Loan Specialist
SECU
01.2025 - Current
Consumer Loan Originator
Family Trust FCU
05.2024 - 01.2025
Mortgage Loan Originator
First Community Mortgage
02.2024 - 05.2024
Mortgage Loan Officer
Founders Federal Credit Union
09.2023 - 02.2024
Financial Service Representative
Founders Federal Credit Union
02.2021 - 09.2023
Teller
Suntrust Bank (now Truist Bank)
07.2018 - 03.2020
Customer Service Representative - Spanish
SoCalGas
08.2015 - 09.2017
Personal Banker
WELLS FARGO
01.2012 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Degree - Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences