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Ke-Ana Booker

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Accomplished lending professional/analyst promoting more than 5 years developing skills in banking (wholesale lending), credit analysis, sales, and account oversight. Self-motivated with good understanding and experience in financial services.



Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Credit Analyst/ Underwriter

Yamaha Motor Corporation
12.2023 - Current
  • Analyze 100+ borrower's credit applicants weekly to determine level of risk involved for extending credit.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements through diligent documentation of all credit decisions.
  • Review credit reports to comprehensively view borrowers' credit history and identify potential red flags.
  • Enhance customer relationships through effective communication of complex financial information, contributing to loyalty and retention.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for comprehensive client assessments, supporting informed decision making.
  • Attend credit-related training to stay informed about industry trends and developments.
  • Identify potential problem loans early on through ongoing monitoring activities, enabling prompt remedial actions when needed.
  • Approve or deny credit applications to keep organization profitable by making informed lending decisions.
  • Gather loan documentation for underwriting.
  • Initiate calls via telephone and prepare written follow-up.
  • Provide prompt accurate response to all internal and external customer inquiries.
  • Update comparative spreadsheets using data from tax returns and financial statements, incorporating adjustments as needed.
  • Input applicable data into software system to prepare a credit decision for borrower and dealer.

Transferred to Funding DEPT: Funder Dealer Services Support Specialist

  • Review Credit/Installment Contracts, Title,UCC Filings,MSOs, Security Agreements and all docs needed to fund the Collateral.
  • Verify all borrower information is entered in correctly in Data system.
  • Ensure all conditions are cleared prior to funding
  • Perform quality audits on signed funding packages.

Commercial Loan Servicing Specialist

First Republic Bank/ JP Morgan Chase & Co.
03.2022 - 11.2023
  • Book 55+ weekly CLO's, Cross Collateral loans, assessing and reviewing UCC Filings, UCC Terminations, Notes,Security Instruments, Appraisals, Flood Determination/Certifications,Hazard Insurance Policies, and Force Placed.
  • Serviced and monitored 75+ weekly commercial and consumer loan products in financial system: Booking Capital Call lines, Business Banking, Working Capital, Term Loans, Syndication Loans, Standby Letters of Credit, and Modifications/Extensions.
  • Reviewed Monitoring Reports and audit corrections for accurate completion of Collateral loan documents.
  • Prepared collateral review from information appearing on client aging reports.
  • Analyzed Legal documentation, Insurance Policies, Loan Agreements, Narratives, Funding Packages, Closing, Purchase Agreements, Promissory Notes, and all loan funding documents for completeness and accuracy.
  • Streamlined processes for faster resolution times, effectively managing servicing requests and inquiries by delegating and managing workflow in que.
  • Maintained comprehensive record-keeping practices that facilitated quick retrieval of account information when needed.
  • Accurately process financial and non-financial transaction into financial (accounting) systems including: advancing funds, document processing and record keeping.
  • Investigates cash discrepancies associated with the responsible accounts.
  • Serve as contact for Relationship Managers, Legal Counsel Collateral, Participating Banks and various departments within the Bank .
  • Provided training to new employees, ensuring consistent service quality across the team.
  • Calculated, reviewed and corrected errors on interest, principal and closing costs.
  • Processed 50+ daily funding transactions, posting payments and advances.
  • Produced daily reports, and recorded all daily transactions

Underwriting Specialist

FirstKey Homes
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Examine documents to determine the degree of risk from such factors as applicant financial standing, tax returns, credit report, income, and delinquency
  • Review and verify applications and supporting documentation
  • Analyze all credit reports and other financial information to interpret and evaluate credit worthiness
  • Conduct credit reviews to assess and mitigate risk
  • Review and analyze financial documents for repayment ability
  • Proceed with decisions within approval limits ensuring turnaround time is met
  • Maintain open communication with all agents and managers to effectively inform them of approval or denial determination
  • Complete various credit requests
  • Assist national agents in monitoring turn times and managing 'rush' files
  • Prepare comprehensive credit analysis of prospective tenants for real estate acquisition clients based on qualitative and quantitative analysis, including analyzing financial statements, business, industry, and management.

Regional Consultant

Pinnacle Property Management
07.2019 - 12.2020
  • Manage over 250 residential housing units and help achieve occupancy goals
  • Successfully interacted with over 100 tenants/month within time-critical and challenging scenarios
  • Mastered knowledge of Fair Housing laws through repetition, research, and implementation
  • Analyze documents for factors such as applicant financial, credit scores, income, and rental history to determine risk level
  • Completely engaged in certification procedures including pulling and understanding credit reports, verification of employment, and income ratio calculations
  • Met with Regional and Area Managers to discuss and resolve delinquencies and occupancy issues
  • Create spreadsheets of weekly delinquency reports.

BDC Manager

Mercedes Benz of Oakland
04.2015 - 06.2018
  • Successfully developed a unique customer retention strategy, hitting monthly objectives by increasing sales
  • Oversee a team of 10+ that were responsible for analyzing potential deals by setting appointments with potential buyers to meet with the sales representatives at the dealership
  • Recruit and train BDC staff
  • Review and analyze data reports
  • Manage the day-to-day business of the business development center
  • Work closely with executive and department managers to develop appointment setting strategies
  • Maintained expert knowledge of multiple CRM systems
  • Provided sales support; communication with buyers, Sales Managers, Service Advisors, and Finance Managers
  • Primarily maintained client relations, including acting as a liaison between customers and sales associates to ensure a positive experience
  • Consistently provided follow-up and daily contact with inquiring clients/prospects via phone, email, and/or message.

Executive F&I Assistant

Mercedes Benz of Oakland
04.2015 - 06.2018
  • Review vehicle deals with accuracy and missing documents
  • Performed using F&I software programs and CRM systems to process credit and loan applications, thoroughly checking over contracts for underwriting approval
  • Package and submit funding packages to banks for Business Manager/ Process loan applications
  • Connected with financial lenders to give interest rates to buyers and programs
  • Contact lenders for customer loan payoffs and follow-up on titles not received
  • Preparing financial statements, reports, memos, invoices letters, and other financial documents
  • Maintain cars sold log for the department ensuring deals are recorded promptly and correctly
  • Performed accounting duties such as: record and perform daily bookkeeping, expense reports, prepare purchase orders, accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Performed office administrative duties such as: organize files, invoices, and cash equivalents to comply with policies and procedures and, data entry
  • Complete the entire title work process on all new and used vessels and other purchases
  • Ensured and maintained the confidentiality of all communications and documentation of clients
  • Coordinated all communications, track and follow up on requests, and identify those of importance that require immediate attention.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
12.2026

Business Management -

William Peace University
Raleigh, NC
04.2015

Skills

  • Finance & Collateral Insurance
  • Underwriting and Risk Management
  • Loan processing, Commercial Lending, Loan Syndication, Collateral Monitoring, Credit Analyst
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills
  • Excellent multitasker and Communicator and Relationship Building
  • Research skills, Loan Portfolio Analysis, Data Analysis
  • Project execution, Organization skills, Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Proficient in MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, AFS, Onbase, Appian/Flightpath, Accounting Software
  • Knowledge of Customer Relations Management (CRM), Documentation archival and Data Collection/Database management systems, Accounting systems, Banking systems

Software Proficiencies

  • Full Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PPT, Word, MS Access, Outlook, SharePoint
  • OnBase, AFS, CCE, Loan IQ, FIS
  • DocuSign
  • LOS System, DEFI
  • CRM Systems: Auto Alert, Team Velocity (Predictive analytics and sales tracker), Momentum (Leads Tracker), YARDI
  • Yieldstar, RentCafe Site Manager
  • Dealer Track Software

Timeline

Credit Analyst/ Underwriter

Yamaha Motor Corporation
12.2023 - Current

Commercial Loan Servicing Specialist

First Republic Bank/ JP Morgan Chase & Co.
03.2022 - 11.2023

Underwriting Specialist

FirstKey Homes
12.2020 - 12.2021

Regional Consultant

Pinnacle Property Management
07.2019 - 12.2020

BDC Manager

Mercedes Benz of Oakland
04.2015 - 06.2018

Executive F&I Assistant

Mercedes Benz of Oakland
04.2015 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Georgia State University

Business Management -

William Peace University
Ke-Ana Booker