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Erica Grant

Elmont,NY

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Closing Specialist

Atlantis National Services Inc.
06.2021 - 07.2023


  • Reviewed funding packages by calculating fees and arranging for disbursement of loan funds.
  • Coordinated with sellers, buyers, escrow agents and real estate agents to complete loan submissions and scheduled closing dates.
  • Managed final steps of closing process to mitigate risk and errors, in a timely and efficient closings.
  • Produced closing instructions and coordinated with title company to monitor closing and funding.
  • Requested prepared deeds to proceed to closing.
  • Liaised between closing companies and borrowers to close home loans.
  • Confirmed accurate fundings, lien payoffs and final mortgage recordings by collaborating with real estate agents, loan officers and attorneys.
  • Utilized Qualia to create memos and invoices for title companies and closing attorneys.
  • Collaborated with lenders, agents, and legal professionals to resolve transactional and title issues.
  • Prepared preliminary settlement statements and loan closing instructions for review by title companies and closing agents.

Closing Specialist (SBA)

Newtek Business Services Inc.
04.2013 - 10.2020
  • Audited variety of critical financial documents for completeness and accuracy, noting and resolving deficiencies and errors.
  • Scheduled home inspections and environmental testing for properties to accelerate closing process.
  • Worked with customers in person and via telephone to answer questions, process transactions, and resolve issues.
  • Set up and completed loan submission packages.
  • Communicated with originator and applicant concerning progress of loan file.
  • Coordinated closing process with attorneys, title companies, and government clerks.
  • Analyzed borrower credit reports and income statements to verify accuracy.
  • Developed comprehensive understanding of loan processing regulations and laws to be fully compliant.
  • Coordinated with sellers, buyers, escrow agents and real estate agents to complete loan submissions and scheduled closing dates.
  • Prepared file for final clear-to-close by branch management.
  • Processed mortgage loan applications accurately and successfully for over 8 years.
  • Consulted with outside vendors to identify and resolve loan closing issues.
  • Prepared loan documents and explained terms to clarify loan conditions and requirements with applicants.
  • Confirmed accurate fundings, lien payoffs and final mortgage recordings by collaborating with real estate agents, loan officers and attorneys.
  • Maintained checklists of required documentation and open issues affecting closings.
  • Completed post-closing quality control evaluations of originated mortgage loans.
  • Prepared and reviewed buyer, seller, HUD and other transaction documents.
  • Set up, stored and updated customer files, department records and regulatory paperwork.

Foreclosure Specialist

Bank Of America
09.2010 - 01.2012
  • Reviewed loan and foreclosure documents and verified for accuracy.
  • Evaluated and examined files with management prior to foreclose sale date to formulate bidding instructions.
  • Identified and researched any discrepancies in financial documents.
  • Maintained and updated all portfolios by state given by foreclosure management.

Education

High School Diploma -

John Adams High School
Ozone Park, NY
06.1989

Skills

  • Government Lending
  • Data Collection
  • Loan Information Recording
  • Loan Records Filing and Maintenance
  • Mortgage Closing Scheduling
  • Appraisal Reports
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Loan Disbursement
  • Title Abstracts
  • Loan Closing Documentation

Timeline

Closing Specialist

Atlantis National Services Inc.
06.2021 - 07.2023

Closing Specialist (SBA)

Newtek Business Services Inc.
04.2013 - 10.2020

Foreclosure Specialist

Bank Of America
09.2010 - 01.2012

High School Diploma -

John Adams High School
Erica Grant