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Katherine Breeden

Simi Valley,CA

Summary

Leverage 5+ years of experience in Escrow, Mortgage, and Real Estate to deliver smooth transactions and exceptional client service. Extensive knowledge of industry regulations and procedures, complemented by excellent office administration skills and a keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving skills, along with collaborative mindset. Proven ability to cultivate positive relationships with agents, lenders, and title companies, fostering trust and driving business growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Loan Signing Agent

Self Employed
05.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with escrow officers, lenders, and title companies to facilitate seamless loan transactions.
  • Delivered flawless loan closings: Achieved 99% accuracy rate in reviewing and executing loan documents, minimizing errors and ensuring smooth processes for clients.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction: Responded promptly to client inquiries and concerns, resulting in consistently positive feedback and repeat business.

Escrow Assistant

MADISON CAPITAL ESCROW
09.2016 - 04.2021
  • Assisting the Escrow Officer to successfully run the high volume office of approximately 50 transactions a month.
  • Developing, enhancing and executing the opening and closing of the sale, purchase and refinancing transactions.
  • Communicating with title companies, lenders and third parties to guarantee a smooth closing.
  • Working as a team for a proper review for completeness and compliance and consistently meeting deadlines.
  • Helping with the Loan Signings as Notary Public.

Real Estate Agent /Administrative Assistant

BRIGHTSTONE ESTATE PROPERTIES
01.2013 - 09.2016

Real Estate Agent: Assisting people to buy or sell properties from opening the transaction to the closing. Daily interaction with clients and also with Lenders, Title and Escrow companies.

Administrative Assistant and Notary Public: In charge of the front desk. Expanded clerical duties such as answering the phones, filing, photocopying, distribute mail, coordinating the weekly meeting with all agents. Notarizing all types of legal documents including Deed of Trust to Mortgage Loan Documents.

Foreclosure Specialist / Authorized Signing Agent

RECONTRUST (Bank of America)
02.2008 - 01.2013

Foreclosure Specialist: In charge of processing the review and audit of the Preliminary Title Report prior release to new vendors, assuring the accuracy of information in FPS system and AS400, including the correct chain of assignments and beneficiaries, correct chain of title, property description and the clearing of any property liens. Daily communication with different title companies as well as daily research on public records. Meeting production goals in a timely manner as required to insured compliance with vendors standards.

Authorized Signing Agent: In charge of signing and notarizing the Substitution of Trustee and Corporation Assignments in a timely manner meeting established standards for proper recording

Loan Officer Assistant / Funding Coordinator

METROCITIES MORTGAGE
04.2005 - 12.2005

Loan Officer Assistant: From 08/2005 to 12/2005 Obtaining information related to the loan origination process including: ordering credit reports, appraisals, preliminary title reports, UCC searches, environmental reports, insurance information, flood certificates and various other items.

Funding Coordinator: From 04/2005 to 08/2005 Overall assistance to the Funding Department. Reviewing loan documents, verifying borrower information. Daily communication and follow up with Escrow and Loan Officers to ensure timely closing, document accuracy and completeness.

Custodial Specialist II, Custodial Specialist III

COUNTRYWIDE - Treasury Bank
06.2003 - 04.2005

Custodial Specialist III: From 11/2003 to 04/2005 In charge of the MORNET Department. Daily interaction with many Countrywide investors via phone and email to satisfy monthly balances with weekly reports.

Custodial Specialist II: From 09/2003 to 11/2003 Loan docs reviewing and certifying specialist, including the verification process, receiving of certified loans and shipping of the paid-off loans meeting strict deadlines. Match balance sheet with company system.

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Typing 50 wpm
  • Multitasking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Bilingual Spanish /English

Education and Certifications

  • BRITISH ACADEMY (09/1995-07/1996)

      Executive Secretary 

  • CERTIFIED NOTARY PUBLIC
  • CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE AGENT

Timeline

Loan Signing Agent

Self Employed
05.2021 - Current

Escrow Assistant

MADISON CAPITAL ESCROW
09.2016 - 04.2021

Real Estate Agent /Administrative Assistant

BRIGHTSTONE ESTATE PROPERTIES
01.2013 - 09.2016

Foreclosure Specialist / Authorized Signing Agent

RECONTRUST (Bank of America)
02.2008 - 01.2013

Loan Officer Assistant / Funding Coordinator

METROCITIES MORTGAGE
04.2005 - 12.2005

Custodial Specialist II, Custodial Specialist III

COUNTRYWIDE - Treasury Bank
06.2003 - 04.2005
Katherine Breeden