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Kristen (Kristy) Harper

Pensacola,FL

Summary

Goal-oriented Mortgage Specialist with forward-thinking and resilient mindset. Accurate, honest and detail-oriented in handling monies. Bringing 5+ years of experience working to help clients reach financial stability.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

MORTGAGE DEFAULT SPECIALIST II

Navy Federal Credit Union
06.2021 - Current
  • Mortgage Default Reporting and Reviews provides administrative support for Collections deferrals and suspense management
  • Additionally, the team supports Collections by reviewing all loans in default and reports the appropriate status to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA
  • Another primary role involves reviewing all defaulted loans for foreclosure, and making recommendations to the FC Review Committee on whether to foreclose or charge-off.
  • Consistently met or exceeded established goals related to loss mitigation, delinquency resolution, and borrower satisfaction.
  • Optimized workflow processes through implementation of technology tools that increased productivity within the department.
  • Reduced mortgage default rates by implementing effective loss mitigation strategies and consistent follow-up procedures.
  • Trained new hires in mortgage default procedures, contributing to a knowledgeable and efficient team environment.

MORTGAGE Collections Counselor II

Navy Federal Credit Union
05.2018 - Current
  • Place outbound calls and receive incoming calls to negotiate with members in order to obtain promise to pays for delinquent mortgage accounts
  • Efficiently communicate with members and notate all communication into our mortgage application system lps
  • Council members on loss mitigation and other hardship options available
  • Follow Navy Federal and investor guidelines and policies
  • Provide mentorship to new team mates by volunteering to have them to complete side by side job shadowing
  • Consistently meet and exceed monthly quality assurance goals by covering investor requirements during each phone call
  • During the pandemic of 2020 –present I’ve helped assist members on forbearance plans for hardships of Covid -19
  • Went to working as Teleworker from March 2020- Present
  • Received Employee of the Month January 2021.

Customer Service Representative

Pen Air Credit Union
01.2005 - 05.2018

Provided excellent customer assistance daily by efficiently completing financial transactions, such as deposits, withdrawals, transfers and check cashing without errors

  • Maintained a and balanced cash drawer daily and ensured consistent accuracy in all monetary transactions
  • Performed cash audits, switchboard operator, organize deposit slips, payment collection, resolved customer issues
  • Thorough knowledge of financial systems and their policies
  • Adhered to the credit union’s operating procedures and policies as outlined in the employee handbook.

Education

High School Diploma -

Escambia County High School
05.2003

Associate of Arts candidate in General Studies -

Coastal Alabama (formerly Faulkner Community College and also formerly Jefferson Davis Community College)

Skills

  • Knowledgeable in Navy Federal mortgage policies and procedures
  • Highly organized and detail oriented
  • Great member service and problem solving skills
  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication (oral & written)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Review and help with payments to decedent mortgage loans
  • Efficient in demand letters

Timeline

MORTGAGE DEFAULT SPECIALIST II

Navy Federal Credit Union
06.2021 - Current

MORTGAGE Collections Counselor II

Navy Federal Credit Union
05.2018 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Pen Air Credit Union
01.2005 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

Escambia County High School

Associate of Arts candidate in General Studies -

Coastal Alabama (formerly Faulkner Community College and also formerly Jefferson Davis Community College)
Kristen (Kristy) Harper