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Karla Pena

Wayne,NJ

Summary


Professional with strong background in mortgage underwriting. Skilled in risk assessment, loan analysis, and regulatory compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results in fast-paced environment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Mortgage Underwriter

Valley National Bank
04.2021 - Current
  • Approved or denied Home Equity Lines of credit and Home Equity loans based on established criteria and underwriting guidelines.

* Analyze and verified applicant income, and credit history to support compliance with underwriting guidelines.

  • Work with processing team members to communicate errors and obtain missing information for current applications.

Processing Team Leader

Valley National Bank
03.2014 - 04.2021
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.


Loan Processor

Valley National Bank
04.2011 - 03.2014
  • Worked with customers in person and via telephone to answer questions, process transactions, and resolve issues.
  • Ensured accuracy of client information, verifying data collected during the application process and updating records as needed.
  • Assisted clients in understanding complex financial documents required for completing their loan applications successfully.
  • Reviewed loan files for completeness, identified missing documentation, and generated condition lists for applicants.

Education

Passaic County Technical Institute
Wayne, NJ

Skills

  • Documentation review
  • Underwriting guidelines
  • Residential mortgage lending regulations
  • Application analysis
  • Loan evaluation
  • Credit analysis

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Mortgage Underwriter

Valley National Bank
04.2021 - Current

Processing Team Leader

Valley National Bank
03.2014 - 04.2021

Loan Processor

Valley National Bank
04.2011 - 03.2014

Passaic County Technical Institute