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Melissa Gomez

Corpus Christi

Summary

Experienced mortgage loan officer skilled in evaluating mortgage loan requests. Extensive knowledge of mortgage lending policies and procedures. Exceptional communication skills and financial analysis expertise.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mortgage Loan Officer/Community Development Officer

American Bank
03.2024 - Current
  • Supports the Community Development Manager (CDM) in production and marketing efforts.
  • Co-manage the loan pipeline of the CDM including pre-qualifications and active applications.
  • Orders and reviews credit reports.
  • Collects and reviews required documents needed for mortgage loan pre-qualification including analyzing income from W2 wage earners and self employed borrowers.
  • Structures loan to best fit the needs of each individual client- knowledgeable on Conventional, FHA, VA and Portfolio loan financing options.
  • Explains loan terms and conditions to borrowers.
  • Acts as a liaison between the borrower, CDM and processor to ensure exceptional customer service.
  • Prepare and review the application packages and compliance disclosures for signatures.
  • Gathers complete loan package for pre-underwriting submission.
  • Stays current on mortgage products, policies, procedures, and underwriting requirements.
  • Complies with all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations including RESPA, Truth-in-Lending, ECOA, FCRA/FACT Act, Texas Home Equity rules, the Flood Disaster Protection Act and HMDA.
  • Communicates effectively with external bank clientele (title companies, realtors to ensure a timely response).
  • Prioritizes and performs multiple tasks in a constantly changing fast-paced team environment.

Credit Underwriter-Commercial

American Bank
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Monitor performance of existing business loans and update risk assessments.
  • Analyze updated financial statements & evaluate financial ratios to determine the applicant's profitability, liquidity and ability to repay.
  • Ensure compliance with loan covenants and internal policies and procedures.

Centralized Scanning & Imaging Dept-Temporary

American Bank
08.2023 - 10.2023

Temporary Special Assignment- QC Texstar Files after acquisition

Jr. Mortgage Loan Officer

American Bank
06.2016 - 08.2023
  • Support mortgage loan officers in production and marketing efforts.
  • Co-manage the loan pipeline and online loan applications.
  • Collects and reviews borrower's supporting documentation and checks for compliance to ensure completeness and accuracy of the credit package.
  • Pulls and reviews credit reports.
  • Reviews and calculates income based off documentation provided (paystubs, tax returns, etc).
  • Reviews bank statements and all other initial checklist documents provided by borrower to be able to determine pre-qualification.
  • Inputs/runs loans thru automated underwriting systems- DU/LP.
  • Tracks loan conditions to ensure they are satisfied.
  • Communicate effectively & professionally with borrowers keeping them updated and answering any questions they have throughout the mortgage process.
  • Tracks lock expirations.
  • Prioritizes and performs multiple tasks in a constantly changing fast-paced team environment.

Mortgage Loan Processor

American Bank
06.2000 - 06.2016
  • Orders all required verifications to include preliminary title reports, appraisals, surveys and flood certificates.
  • Communicates with loan officer and borrowers effectively to be able to gather all documents needed to satisfy all underwriting loan conditions.
  • Updates and monitors loans in process as reflected on the inventory and tracking reports.
  • Follows up on all required verifications in accordance with departmental procedures and time frames. Documents the action taken to obtain the required verifications on appropriate conversation log.
  • Reviews incoming verifications for completeness and determine if they are ready for submission to underwriting.
  • Performs additional tasks, duties and special projects, as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma -

Richard King High School
Corpus Christi
01-1994

Skills

  • Loan processing
  • Customer service
  • Risk assessment
  • Financial analysis
  • Compliance regulations
  • Portfolio management
  • Credit evaluation
  • Communication

Certification

  • Certified Mortgage Loan Originator - National Mortgage Licensing System


Timeline

Mortgage Loan Officer/Community Development Officer

American Bank
03.2024 - Current

Credit Underwriter-Commercial

American Bank
10.2023 - 03.2024

Centralized Scanning & Imaging Dept-Temporary

American Bank
08.2023 - 10.2023

Jr. Mortgage Loan Officer

American Bank
06.2016 - 08.2023

Mortgage Loan Processor

American Bank
06.2000 - 06.2016

High School Diploma -

Richard King High School