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Lisa Popham

Kennesaw,GA

Summary

Seeking a position that will challenge and benefit me both personally and professionally.

Detail-oriented and methodical Closer successful in assembling closing documentation for Conventional, FHA, VA and USDA loans. Work quickly and accurately to meet strict standards, clear issues and prepare document packages. Handle industry-funded and government-backed loans with skill and efficiency.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Mortgage Closer

Ameris Bank
08.2015 - 04.2025
  • Prepare Loan closing documents for FHA, Conventional, VA and USDA loans.
  • Work closely with Underwriting, Processing and Loan Officers to get Pre CDs out within 3 days of Closing, addressing any compliance issues and changes.
  • Reviewing title, surveys, payoffs, Hazard, Flood insurance and HOA letters prior to preparing the CD. Balance with closing attorney's on closing CD.
  • Preparing wires for attorney funding. Review executed closing documents and conditions and give approval to fund.
  • Following up with Post closing on any items needed after closing. Work independently in a stressful environment. Able to multitask and have a strong attention to detail.

Closing Secretary

Morris|Hardwick|Wittstadt
10.2003 - 06.2015
  • Ability to provide a close working relationship with real estate agents, builders, loan officers, mortgage brokers, and title companies for a smooth closing. Extremely detailed oriented, willing to accept challenges, work well with others even under stressful situations and strict deadlines. Current job functions include but are not limited to:
  • Receive and review all closing instructions from the lender
  • Preparation of settlement statement, title policies (both long and short form versions), quit claim deeds, power of attorney, warranty deeds, affidavits, and other required legal documentation.
  • Review of title examination, verification of taxes (for both county and city), and current HOA request.
  • Disbursement of funds upon conclusion of closing.

Freelance Closing Secretary
08.1996 - 09.2003
  • Other duties performed at various law firms:
  • Pre- Closing (receiving title order, opening files, ordering title examinations and pay offs, preparation of title binders, and scheduling closings).
  • Prepared closing packages (settlement statement, distribution of funds, proofing all documents and disbursed closed packages back to the Lender)
  • Post Closing (receiving recorded deeds from the courthouse and cleaned up any issues and/or corrections needed for the file. Reviewed and sent Original Deeds to the county courthouse for recording. Once recorded deeds were received, sent Original Deeds and final title policies to the Lender and original Warranty deeds and Owner's Title policies to the Borrower.

Closing Secretary

Varner, Stephens, Humphries & White, P.C.
06.1993 - 05.1996

Closing Secretary

Lane & Karlo, LLP
09.1984 - 06.1993

Education

Graduate -

North Cobb High School
Acworth, Ga

Skills

  • Proficient in computer software: SoftPro, Landtech, and Softpro Select and Encompass
  • Impeccable customer service skills and pride myself as an accelerated learner
  • Document preparation
  • Closing disclosure
  • Meticulous attention
  • Document review
  • Closing meeting scheduling

Timeline

Mortgage Closer

Ameris Bank
08.2015 - 04.2025

Closing Secretary

Morris|Hardwick|Wittstadt
10.2003 - 06.2015

Freelance Closing Secretary
08.1996 - 09.2003

Closing Secretary

Varner, Stephens, Humphries & White, P.C.
06.1993 - 05.1996

Closing Secretary

Lane & Karlo, LLP
09.1984 - 06.1993

Graduate -

North Cobb High School
Lisa Popham