Highly efficient financial professional with a solid background in processing mortgage loans. Strong problem-solving skills and a good understanding of evaluating credit history, financial stability and risks. Diligent individual with strong work ethic.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Analyst
Xtreme Powerline Construction
05.2024 - Current
Receive vendor invoices, validate for accuracy and route for approval to prepare for payment processing.
Process daily invoices, check requests and wire transfers of domestic currency.
Research and resolve invoice and payment issues for internal employees and external vendors.
Enhance vendor relationships through prompt communication and timely resolution of discrepancies.
Improve payment accuracy with meticulous invoice review and reconciliation efforts.
Manage high-volume invoice processing efficiently, maintaining a consistent record of timely payments.
Clerk II
St. Clair County District Court
01.2023 - 09.2023
Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
Clerked in courtroom for judges during hearings.
Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
Received and processed payments for tickets, bonds, fines and costs.
Opened, entered and processed a variety of criminal and civil matters including new cases, issuing notices, entering attorney appearances, dispositions, adjournments, etc.
Performed complex data entry.
Operated various computer suites to record receipt of case documents and other pertinent case information while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Senior Underwriter
SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS
06.2021 - 11.2021
Underwrote Conventional mortgage loan files, all property types, utilizing Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae automated underwriting systems
Responsible for reviewing financial statements, credit reports, title work, insurance, appraisals, applicable ratios, and all other aspects of the loan application
Examined and evaluated loan applications to ensure accuracy, property eligibility, detect possible fraud, and determine guideline eligibility
Utilized LP and DU effectively to assist with loan approvals
Worked closely with Loan Officers, Loan Processors and Loan Partners to ensure timely and accurate loan approvals.
Sr. Loan Processor/Jr. Underwriter
SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS
08.2020 - 06.2021
Handled the processing and pre-underwriting of residential first mortgages originated in multiple states, which included conventional, FHA, USDA and VA loans
Assisted in training other mortgage staff members
Worked closely with loan originators, senior underwriters, borrowers and closers to ensure the loans were completed in a timely manner
Pre-Underwrote all files before sending to Senior Underwriters
Researched issues with outside vendors, including title companies and insurance agencies, various investors and government agencies to ensure that the federal, state and banking regulations were met
Cleared loan conditions to get the file to closing
Prepared files for closing by reviewing and approving closing disclosures.
Senior Loan Processor/Jr Underwriter
AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
06.2012 - 08.2020
Handled the processing of residential first mortgages originated in Michigan, which included conventional, FHA, MSHDA, USDA, renovation and VA loans
Assisted in training other mortgage staff members
Worked closely with loan originators, underwriters, borrowers and closers to ensure the loans were completed in a timely manner
Researched issues with outside vendors, including title companies and insurance agencies, various investors and government agencies to ensure that the federal, state and banking regulations were met
Cleared loan conditions to get the file to closing
Prepared the file foreclosing by reviewing and approving closing disclosures.
Closing Specialist
AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
12.2017 - 02.2020
Handled the closing of residential mortgages in several states by preparing the CD and loan closing packages
Reviewed files for completeness; performed quality control to ensure all prior to closing and prior to funding underwriting conditions have been met
Worked with lenders and processors to obtain missing documents and ensure completeness of each file
Reviewed and balanced closing disclosures with title companies
Ran Pred Protect, disaster certifications and checked TIL/HPML requirements
Initiated wire requests by communicating with the accounting/warehousing department.
Mortgage Loan Processor/Closer/Post-Closer
SEAWAY BANK, nka NORTHSTAR BANK
07.2011 - 06.2012
Handled the processing of residential first mortgages originated in Michigan, which included conventional, FHA, and VA loans
Worked closely with loan originators, underwriters and borrowers to ensure the loans were completed in a timely manner
Researched issues with outside vendors, various investors and government agencies to ensure that the federal, state and banking regulations were met
Cleared loan conditions to get the file to closing
Prepared closing documents and checked files for completeness and accuracy after closing.
Mortgage Loan Processor/Collections/Post-Closer
CITIZENS FIRST BANCORP, INC
04.2009 - 07.2011
Handled the processing of residential first mortgages originated in Michigan, which included conventional and FHA loans
Researched issues with outside vendors, various investors and government agencies to ensure that the federal, state and banking regulations were met
Transferred to the Consumer Loans/Collections department where I was responsible for initiating phone calls to delinquent customers to collect payments
Was also responsible for preparing documents for loan modifications for delinquent borrowers or loans affected by the housing market crash
Transferred to the Post-closing department where I performed quality control on closed mortgage loan files for completeness and accuracy and prepared the files to be sent to investors.
Mortgage Loan Processor
FIRST PREFERRED MORTGAGE
01.2008 - 01.2009
Handled the processing of residential first mortgages originated in Michigan, which included conventional, FHA, and VA loans
Worked closely with originators and underwriters in handling loan origination and closing
Researched issues with outside vendors, various investors and government agencies to ensure that the federal, state and banking regulations were met.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
St. Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI
High School Diploma -
Northern High School
Port Huron, MI
Skills
Data Entry
Microsoft Applications
Billing and Invoicing
Prioritization
Quality Control
Administrative tasks
Email Correspondence
Update Records
Record Sorting and Filing
Document Management
Timeline
Accounts Payable Analyst
Xtreme Powerline Construction
05.2024 - Current
Clerk II
St. Clair County District Court
01.2023 - 09.2023
Senior Underwriter
SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS
06.2021 - 11.2021
Sr. Loan Processor/Jr. Underwriter
SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS
08.2020 - 06.2021
Closing Specialist
AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
12.2017 - 02.2020
Senior Loan Processor/Jr Underwriter
AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
06.2012 - 08.2020
Mortgage Loan Processor/Closer/Post-Closer
SEAWAY BANK, nka NORTHSTAR BANK
07.2011 - 06.2012
Mortgage Loan Processor/Collections/Post-Closer
CITIZENS FIRST BANCORP, INC
04.2009 - 07.2011
Mortgage Loan Processor
FIRST PREFERRED MORTGAGE
01.2008 - 01.2009
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
St. Clair County Community College
High School Diploma -
Northern High School
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