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Education
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Kelli Walker

Tempe,AZ
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Kelli Walker

Summary

Licensing Manager with extensive experience in national lending environments, specializing in licensing management and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated success in securing license approvals, timely report submissions, and favorable examination outcomes. Consistently delivers high productivity under tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality standards.

Overview

20
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Kiavi Funding

Licensing Manager
02.2021 - 05.2025

Job overview

  • Managed all company, branch, and mortgage loan originator licensing for a national mortgage lender, including preparation and submission of new applications, research and filing of amendments, and coordination and requests of annual renewals.
  • Organized, monitored, and upheld all licensing due dates and deadlines, resulting in timely and compliant deliverables.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for state regulatory examinations, managing all communications with examiners, coordinating the collection and submission of requested materials, and proactively resolving potential deficiencies to ensure compliance and favorable examination outcomes.
  • Tracked, researched, and analyzed regulatory amendments, delivering clear and actionable communication to leadership to ensure compliance with state laws and requirements.

Parkside Lending

Licensing and Reporting Supervisor
06.2015 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Acquired and maintained company, branch, and individual mortgage licenses for a nationwide lender, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
  • Achieved timely submission of compliance filings, including HMDA and Mortgage Call Reports.
  • Supervised Licensing and Reporting Coordinator, enhancing performance through targeted mentorship.
  • Tracked customer complaints, reporting trends to leadership for issue resolution.

loanDepot.com / imortgage

Business Administration Manager
02.2005 - 05.2015

Job overview

  • Directed administrative operations of a national mortgage lender, overseeing licensing for multiple entities, 100+ branches, and more than 750 loan originators across multiple states.
  • Led the Business Administration Department, driving policy development, vendor negotiations, and facilities management.
  • Spearheaded compliance with the 2008 SAFE Act by informing leadership of requirements, and independently driving company-wide and MLO adherence to federal and state regulations.
  • Obtained several mortgage loan originator licenses to serve as a Qualified Individual in multiple jurisdictions.

Education

Industry Learning

No Degree

University Overview

  • NMLS Annual Conferences: 2008 - 2025
  • Mortgage Loan Originator PE and CE: 2011 - present
  • Arizona Real Estate Sales Agent PE: 1998

Skills

  • Licensing management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • NMLS and SES expertise
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Self-direction
  • Task prioritization
  • Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Certification

  • Mortgage Loan Originator - NMLS 789719
  • Arizona Responsible Individual
  • Arizona Real Estate Sales Agent
  • Certified Public Housing Assistant

Additional Information

Proficient in remote and hybrid work environments, with strong communication skills for effective virtual collaboration.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Licensing Manager

Kiavi Funding
02.2021 - 05.2025

Licensing and Reporting Supervisor

Parkside Lending
06.2015 - 02.2021

Business Administration Manager

loanDepot.com / imortgage
02.2005 - 05.2015

Industry Learning

No Degree

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Remote

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