Service-oriented and responsible with good understanding of real estate practices and financial regulations. Well-versed in the complete mortgage process from the front end to servicing. Well-organized and detail-oriented with systematic approach.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Underwriter
loanDepot
01.2021 - 10.2022
Utilized understanding of underwriting guidelines to keep work in line with government regulations and company requirements to maintain 90% quality pass rates
Applied knowledge of underwriting guidelines to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.
Supported review, acceptance or denial of new or renewal business after carefully reviewing all information.
Conducted comprehensive analysis and evaluated risk to control underwriting loss.
Used authority to decide whether to accept, reject or suggest modifications to application proposals.
Sole underwriter for most successful sales team in Midwest region
Senior Underwriter
Discover Home Loans
12.2019 - 01.2021
Validate loan documentation against product criteria
Collaborate with management to confirm a smooth process between underwriting and processing
Review the loan documents for any red flags and use the tools provided to prevent fraudulent activity such as LexisNexis
Maintain all department production and quality goals while consistently making 90% service goals
Applied knowledge of underwriting guidelines to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and company standards
Supported review, acceptance or denial of new or renewal business after carefully reviewing all information
Quality Assurance Analyst
PHH Mortgage
01.2011 - 12.2017
Full quality control review of HARP loans that consisted of income, assets, title and appraisal of the loan
Reported any findings to the business so the issue can be remedied immediately
Reviewed the repurchase report to identify root causes and way to be more efficient
Validated products with investor guidelines as well as company standards to ensure compliance
Lead analyst in developing targeted review audits by establishing the process and training a team of 12 on how to review the loans.
Set expectations for upper management's remediation time
Developed a more efficient process for the full file review
Reviewed audits completed by vendors to assure they are being completed correctly
Reviewed all documents to confirm no fraudulent activity was taking place
Homeowners Assistance Team Underwriter/Analyst
PHH Mortgage
01.2009 - 01.2011
Underwrote files that consisted of credit, income, assets according to the investor guidelines
Coordinated Fannie Mae QC audits and was the senior HSSN (FNMA's system) Analyst
Handled escalated request and coordinated internal task such as escrow, title search, trustee approval and foreclosure proceedings in a timely manner
Analyzed accounts to solve various issues such as missing payments, escrow analysis, delinquencies, reporting and confirmed proper coding on the loans
Spearheaded the creation of the HAMP department by establishing the processes and training individuals on the system and requirements for the HAMP modifications
Supervised the communication between PHH and FNMA regarding the processing, reporting and correction of any errors for the loans to be transferred to FNMA correctly
Senior Mortgage Loan Processor
PHH Mortgage
01.2002 - 01.2009
Met strict closing dates while communicating effectively with all parties involved and exceeded service requirements
Maintained good work ethic in a highly stressful environment and exhibited a strong sense of urgency to get things completed with the required time
Reviewed financial statements and contacted institutions and customers to clarify details
Collaborated with Loan Officers to provide timely, accurate service for clients throughout entire mortgage process
Analyzed borrower credit reports and income statements to verify accuracy
Communicated with originator and applicant concerning progress of loan file
Upheld complete confidentiality of all submitted information according to release guidelines
Worked with customers in person and via telephone to answer questions, process transactions, and resolve issues
Verified credit histories, personal references and employment backgrounds for each applicant
Calculated debt-to-income ratios to determine maximum loan amounts and avoid overextending applicants
Processed mortgage loan applications accurately and successfully for over 6 years
Investor Accountant
PHH Mortgage, Cendant Mortgage
02.2000 - 01.2002
Recorded all wires sent to Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae
Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy
Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books
Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets
Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations
Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues
Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts
Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts
Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks
Education
Associates - Science
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ
05.2021
High School Diploma -
Pemberton Township High School
Pemberton
06.1997
Skills
Time Management
Data Collection
Developing Policies
Risk Evaluations
Quality Assurance
Guidelines Knowledge
Policy Development
Risk Assessments
Quality Control
Analyzing Data
MS Office
Timeline
Senior Underwriter
loanDepot
01.2021 - 10.2022
Senior Underwriter
Discover Home Loans
12.2019 - 01.2021
Quality Assurance Analyst
PHH Mortgage
01.2011 - 12.2017
Homeowners Assistance Team Underwriter/Analyst
PHH Mortgage
01.2009 - 01.2011
Senior Mortgage Loan Processor
PHH Mortgage
01.2002 - 01.2009
Investor Accountant
PHH Mortgage, Cendant Mortgage
02.2000 - 01.2002
Associates - Science
Camden County College
High School Diploma -
Pemberton Township High School
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