Over 30 years’ experience in Management, Mortgage Lending and Administration. Proven results in success of organization by promoting mission, products, services and company image. Experienced Quality Auditor with well-honed analytical skills with regulatory compliance auditing experience 20 years. Solution-focused professional highly-regarded among peers and supervisors in the Mortgage industry. Skilled auditor who works diligently with all levels of peers, management and external authorities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Auditor
10.2021 - 02.2022
Perform Quality Control audit reviews of closed mortgage loan files for compliance with applicable Agency and regulatory requirements that also adhere to specific lender policies
Accurately identify, document and communicate audit loan exceptions
Review and respond to exception rebuttals from clients
Reviewed FHLMC, FNMA, FHA, VA, USDA and HELOC loans
Utilized ACES and Orijin for auditing
In-depth knowledge of industry standards
Exceptional attention to detail
Advanced organizational skills.
Executed 4-5 audits daley, including Conv. FHA, VA and USDA
Trained and reviewed work of junior personnel on departmental responsibilities
Monitored departmental forms for compliance to submissions rules and guidelines
Identified issues of non-compliance and elevated reports to senior personnel
Underwriter
First Home Bank
11.2020 - 07.2021
Collect, review and analyze an applicant’s relevant history and records
Obtain additional information about an applicant to determine qualification with investors as well as FNMA and FHLMC requirements
Determine the level of risk for insuring or lending
Offer recommendations on whether or not to approve an application
Offer alternatives if borrowers did not qualify under required guidelines.
Processing Manager
Finance of America
09.2020 - 11.2020
Gather information needed by borrower
Review DU/LP findings on Conventional, FHA, FHA and USDA loans
Input and update LOS system with correct information once reviewed
Order all documentation needed by third parties – appraisal, credit, IBTS, condo documentation, title docs
Reviewed with Underwriting for documentation as well as closings for putting loans in order for closing
Redisclose if meets Change of Circumstance requirements
Site Manager
Figure Lending, LLC
06.2020 - 09.2020
Monitor and maintain goals
Directs workflow
Implement policies and procedures
Execute strategies to align department with business objectives and division goals
Partner with other business lines to maximize internal efficiencies and customer satisfaction
Assist in developing platform for internet applications
Manage closing, processing and underwriting teams
Worked with IT to build new LOS system.
Underwriting /Manager
Heritage Bank of Nevada
10.2019 - 07.2020
Ensure Clients are responded to timely, with precise answers and assistance to close their loan with the
required time frame
Support with conversion to new Loan Operating Systems and Bank Systems
Ensure quality and timeliness of processing, closing, and funding of all loans to meet or exceed
Established guidelines
Provide training to employees in both operational and processing positions including employees
working outside of Operations Department
Designated Underwriter for several correspondents, ensuring the highest quality of loan
decisions while meeting all required turn-around times for exceptional client service
Executive Vice President of Servicing
Main Street Asset Solutions
09.2014 - 07.2019
Oversees servicing department and the call center’s activities through effectively monitoring performance
results to ensure that all business goals are consistently met and with adherence to processes/procedures
and regulatory requirements
Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and
all state and federal regulations
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the servicing of the existing mortgage portfolio, including handling customer inquiries and
overseeing escrow payments
Underwrite all forbearance and modification to FNMA/FHLMC guidelines
Supervise and develop the quality control process within the mortgage department
Ensure HMDA compliance
Oversee all internal and third-party audits
Train employees within department on compliance issues
Creates and reviews various productivity reports daily and evaluates performance results at a
team level
Audits calls, incentive, and processes to ensure adherence to policies/procedures and regulatory
requirements
Assists with research and resolution of escalated customer service calls and issues as needed
Service loans retained, sold and those managed by third party servicers that sells loans both
directly to agencies and aggregator/ investors
Manage, review, and implement new loan set-up/ first payment process and procedure
Manage changes of industry best practices and regulation and work to keep company in
compliance
Experienced in consumer loan modification requirements
Senior Loan Processor
Eagle Home Mortgage
Reno, NV
06.2013 - 09.2014
Verifies, compiles, and types application information for mortgage loans: Reviews residential loan
application file to verify that application data is complete and meets establishment standards, including
type and amount of mortgage, borrower assets, liabilities, and length of employment
Calls or writes credit bureau and employer to verify accuracy of information
Types loan application forms, using computer
Calls specified companies to obtain property abstract, survey, and appraisal
Submits mortgage loan application file for underwriting approval
Submits approved mortgage loan file to MORTGAGE LOAN CLOSER for settlement.
Vice President of Operations
Greater Nevada Mortgage Services
Carson City, NV
12.2007 - 01.2013
Responsible for successfully delivering on strategic objectives relative to mortgage processing,
underwriting, secondary marketing and servicing
Contribute to successful achievement of strategic business plan and associated metrics
Demonstrate appropriate judgment in making strategic and operational decisions
Exercise initiative and provide constructive input regarding development of new or improvements to
existing policies and processes
Manage in accordance with established budgets and contribute to formation of those budgets
Oversee development of employees and ongoing training
Designated Underwriter for seller servicer relationships FNMA and FHLMC, as well as quality control
review of 15% of all loans closed and delivered to investors on monthly basis
Extensive knowledge in Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA and NRHA programs
Active in day-to-day operations responsibilities (Processing, closing, funding, underwriting,
secondary and servicing).
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
Las Vegas, NV
06.1990
Skills
Operating systems used: Encompass, Byte, FICS, The Mortgage Office, Calyx Point, Aces, Orijins Microsoft Office and Google office
Desktop Underwriter
Critical Thinking
Attentive and Observant
Quality Issue Identification
Corrective Actions
Data Capture and Analysis
Adaptability and Flexibility
Audit Assistance
Regulatory Requirements
Quality Improvement Strategy
Document Quality
Certification
Accredited Mortgage Professional, Mortgage Bankers Association