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Matthew Solum

Matthew Solum

Senior Loan Officer
Victorville,CA

Summary

  • Senior Mortgage Loan Officer with Extensive Industry Experience. Seeking a challenging role in a leading company to leverage my diverse skill set and extensive mortgage banking experience. Aim to contribute significantly to the company’s growth and help clients navigate the complex world of mortgages.
  • 26+ years of experience in Residential Mortgage Lending serving various roles including Processing Manager, Operations Manager, Senior Private Banker, and Senior Loan Officer.
  • Proven leadership abilities in managing projects and implementing improvements. Strong analytical and mathematical problem-solving skills with a background in economics and finance.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Senior Loan Officer

Ennkar
Orange, CA
11.2014 - Current
  • Specialized in closing Reverse Mortgages (HECM loans & JUMBO loans).
  • Closed eight Reverse Mortgage loans within a single month, setting a company record.
  • Generated $40,000 in commissions in the same period.
  • Recently closed a Proprietary Reverse Mortgage with a $54,000 origination charge.
  • Consistently generated over $600,000 in annual revenue, placing within the top 10% of representatives.
  • Presented complex financial concepts to customers in an understandable manner.
  • Negotiated loan terms and conditions with clients. Developed relationships with prospective borrowers through strategic cold-calling activities.

Private Mortgage Banker

Self-Employed
Victorville, CA
01.2010 - 11.2014
  • Specialized in closing Conv/FHA & VA loans. Purchase & Refinance loans.
  • Provided personalized mortgage solutions to clients.
  • Analyzed financial information to assess credit worthiness of potential borrowers.
  • Conducted pre-qualification interviews to assess customer financial needs.
  • Generated business through strategic farming of title leads.
  • Analyzed financial information such as income, assets, investments, and liabilities to determine credit worthiness of potential borrowers.
  • Prepared loan applications for submission to underwriting department including detailed analysis of customer's credit history.

Chief Negotiator / Operations Manager

Feldman Law Center
Mission Viejo, CA
04.2008 - 01.2010
  • Managed operations and facilitated loan modifications, saving homes from foreclosure.
  • Led recruitment and training for operations staff.
  • Conducted underwriting for clients with complex financial situations using a proprietary financial analysis tool.
  • Developed and implemented negotiation strategies to achieve desired outcomes.

Processing Manager / FHA Sr. Loan Processor

800refi.com / Network Capital Inc
Mission Viejo, CA
01.2007 - 04.2008
  • Managed processing operations specializing in FHA loans.
  • Implemented process improvements and developed standard operating procedures.
  • Conducted training sessions for new employees
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of tasks.
  • Resolved customer inquiries regarding processing issues in a timely manner.

Education

Double Major in Business Finance And Economics -

Whittier College

Skills

  • Microsoft 365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and AI
  • Proprietary Reverse Mortgages & HECM
  • CRM(Encompass, Reverse Vision & Quantum Reverse)
  • Expertise with AUS: DU-Fannie Mae/LP-Freddie Mac
  • Mortgage Lending (Residential - Purchase/Refinance)
  • Government Loans (FHA/VA/USDA)
  • Typing 55 WPM
  • Loan Origination
  • Sales Acumen
  • Financial Analysis including reviewing tax returns
  • Credit Analysis
  • Accounting
  • Time Management
  • Excellent Communicator
  • Analytical Skill
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Empathy & Patience
  • Project Management
  • Proficient in 10-key

Certification

NMLS #409638, California, Arizona, Washington, Mortgage Loan Origination

Timeline

Senior Loan Officer

Ennkar
11.2014 - Current

Private Mortgage Banker

Self-Employed
01.2010 - 11.2014

Chief Negotiator / Operations Manager

Feldman Law Center
04.2008 - 01.2010

Processing Manager / FHA Sr. Loan Processor

800refi.com / Network Capital Inc
01.2007 - 04.2008

Double Major in Business Finance And Economics -

Whittier College

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Quote

You only have to do a few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.
Warren Buffett

Business Finance Tutor

 

 In my role as a tutor, I honed essential educational skills, specializing in the simplification of complex financial concepts. My approach centered on enhancing student comfort with the subject matter through the application of real-world examples, thereby facilitating a more comprehensive understanding.  Courses Tutored: 

BSAD 130 Business and Society

BSAD 310 Business Finance I

BSAD 312 Financial Institutions

Matthew SolumSenior Loan Officer