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Laura Kitchen

Yates City,Il.

Summary

Accomplished Sr. Loan Officer with a proven track record at Wells Fargo, American Dreams Mortgage and First Choice Lending Services, adept in paperwork processing and client relations. Excelled in originating and negotiating loan terms, enhancing customer satisfaction and lender outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in maintaining confidentiality and leveraging excellent communication skills to facilitate informed decisions.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Loan Officer

First Choice Lending Services LLC
07.2011 - 09.2022
  • Originated, reviewed, processed, closed, and administered customer loan proposals. I closed anywhere from 5-15 loans per month.
  • Submitted loan applications to underwriter for verification and recommendations.
  • Reviewed and edited loan agreements to promote efficiency and accuracy.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.
  • Negotiated loan terms to provide favorable outcomes for both customers and lenders.
  • Assisted customers in understanding loan terms and conditions to make informed decisions.
  • Examined customer loan applications for loan approvals and denials.
  • Compiled database of loan applicants' credit histories, financial statements and other financial information.
  • Collaborated with other departments to promptly process loan applications.
  • Advised clients on mortgage, education and personal loans.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders and other third parties.
  • Proactively identified solutions for customers experiencing credit issues.
  • Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
  • Negotiated loan terms and conditions with customers to secure best deal.

Sr. Loan Officer

American Dreams Mortgage, LLC
07.2006 - 06.2011
  • Originated, reviewed, processed, closed, and administered customer loan proposals.
  • Submitted loan applications to underwriter for verification and recommendations.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.
  • Negotiated loan terms to provide favorable outcomes for both customers and lenders.
  • Assisted customers in understanding loan terms and conditions to make informed decisions.

Loan Officer

Wells Fargo
06.1996 - 06.2006
  • Submitted loan applications to underwriter for verification and recommendations.
  • Originated, reviewed, processed, closed, and administered customer loan proposals.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.
  • Negotiated loan terms to provide favorable outcomes for both customers and lenders.

Education

No Degree - Clerical

Sarasota Vocational Technical School
Sarasota, FL
1982

High School Diploma -

Venice Senior High School
Venice, FL
06.1978

Skills

Excellent Telephone and In-Person Communication Skills

  • Paperwork Processing
  • Data Entry
  • Report Generation
  • Complaint resolution
  • Problem Resolution
  • Follow-up skills
  • Client Relations
  • Payment Processing
  • Complaint Handling

Timeline

Sr. Loan Officer

First Choice Lending Services LLC
07.2011 - 09.2022

Sr. Loan Officer

American Dreams Mortgage, LLC
07.2006 - 06.2011

Loan Officer

Wells Fargo
06.1996 - 06.2006

No Degree - Clerical

Sarasota Vocational Technical School

High School Diploma -

Venice Senior High School
Laura Kitchen