JOHN DICKINSON
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Resourceful Reverse Mortgage Specialist, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specializing in financial counseling, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, which ensures smooth processing of reverse mortgage applications. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and client relationship management, leading to successful outcomes for clients navigating complex financial decisions.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reverse Mortgage Advisor
Answer Home Lending
04.2023 - Current
- Educating homeowners on the process, Pros & Cons and available options of Reverse Mortgage products
- Gathering client documentation, reviewing credit reports, appraisals, title reports and family Trusts
- Consistent upgrading knowledge of all reverse mortgage products and program guidelines
- Maintain current knowledge of FHA requirements and guidelines
- Consistently displays care & respect for client(s), processing and management team(s)
- Determining lending eligibility based on credit risk, and other factors
- Act as liaison between processing, lenders, client(s) and lead sources
- Teach sales techniques and conduct sales training to Loan Officers
Warehouse Worker
United Parcel Service (UPS)
West Sacramento, CA
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Unload boxes from a cargo truck to a conveyor belt.
- Manually lift boxes weighing up to 125 lbs.
- Deliver irregular-sized boxes via cart throughout the facility.
- Manually sort and lift smaller packages from one conveyor belt to another.
Reverse Mortgage Advisor
Kind Lending
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Same as above
Reverse Mortgage Sales & Marketing Mgr.
Fairway Independent Mortgage
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Responsibilities same as above
Chairman of the Board
Elk Grove Teen Center
06.2014 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: volunteer
- Chairman of the Board
- Fundraising
- Volunteer
Reverse Mortgage Advisor
Liberty Home Equity Solutions
10.2010 - 02.2019
- Responsibilities same as above
- In 2016, Ranked #6 Nationwide for total sales volume
- Consistently ranked in the top 5 of Sales Force for 6 years
- Managed & trained Loan Officers in Sales Closing Techniques and Forecast sales
First Lieutenant
Army Reserve
Dublin, CA
03.1985 - 11.1999
- Provided instruction on small arms weapons systems such as rifles, machine guns, grenades.
- Coordinated all infantry logistics including locations, communications, and camouflaging.
- Educated junior infantrymen in tactics, weapons handling, and field survival skills.
- Liaised between higher headquarters staff members regarding tactical decisions made by lower echelons within the unit's chain of command.
- Employed tactical maneuvers in simulation drills to enhance unit cohesion and response strategies.
Education
B.S. Degree - Business Administration
University of Advanced Research
Hilo, HI01.2000
National University
12.1996
De Anza Jr. College
06.1985
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Golfing (4 handicap - best)
- Teaching Martial Arts
- Reading
- Fitness
Accomplishments
- 2016 ranked #6 nationwide for total loan volume
Certification
- Mortgage Loan Originator lic. #387538
- Insurance - Life & Health Lic. #4296587
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
United Parcel Service (UPS)
11.2024 - 03.2025
Reverse Mortgage Advisor
Answer Home Lending
04.2023 - Current
Reverse Mortgage Advisor
Kind Lending
03.2022 - 05.2023
Reverse Mortgage Sales & Marketing Mgr.
Fairway Independent Mortgage
04.2019 - 02.2021
Chairman of the Board
Elk Grove Teen Center
06.2014 - 03.2019
Reverse Mortgage Advisor
Liberty Home Equity Solutions
10.2010 - 02.2019
First Lieutenant
Army Reserve
03.1985 - 11.1999
- Mortgage Loan Originator lic. #387538
- Insurance - Life & Health Lic. #4296587
B.S. Degree - Business Administration
University of Advanced Research
National University
De Anza Jr. College