Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled Underwriter/Manager/Leader specializing in Operations/Lending/Compliance offering more than 18 years of experience to underwriting various products catered to FNMA,FHLMC,GNMA(FHA,VA,USDA), DPA Programs(Chenoa,CalHFA, GSFA,CHFA) Jumbo, NON-QM.Portfolio. Highly adept in underwriting moderate to complex policies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Underwriter/AVP of Operations
COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE/CHANGE LENDING
Irving, CA
04.2019 - Current
Analyzed credit, income, compliance, title documents and appraisals during underwriting process
Responsible for meeting and exceeding company standards for productivity, quality, and time in process for customer satisfaction
Determined and Documented loan conditions and communicated requirements and decisions
Reviewed team underwriting decisions to identify incorrect actions and reverse previous decisions, as needed
Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable regulations.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Sr Underwriter
PENNYMAC
Plano, TX
07.2017 - 04.2019
Manages assigned pipeline; Disposition loans within 24-48 hours of receipt and timely resolves conditions
Knowledge of product types such as Non-QM/Non-Agency, Purchases, TX 50(a)6, HELOC, VA, Home Ready, Home-possible, USDA, Portfolio.
Nominated by management to undergo VA Automatic training and underwrite VA Approve/ Eligible files
Providing aid between both Retail as well as Wholesale channels
Ranked number 2 for production, and number 1 for QC for the Plano Underwriting site, in Q3 of 2018; Q2, Q3 and Q4 of 2019.
Work in Consumer Direct as well as Broker Direct Channels.
Assisted senior executives with final loan closings and underwriting, coordination and submission of high-profile loan conversion packages.
Oversaw quality control of tax credit financial models involving underwriting integrity and project budgets.
Underwriter 3
Flagstar Bank
Troy, MI
04.2015 - 06.2017
Examine loan documentation that include reviewing appraisals, credit reports, title reports, & income documentation for accuracy and completeness
Responsible for meeting and exceeding company standards for productivity, quality, and time in process for customer satisfaction
Analyzed and approved over 40 loans per month, in areas that included Purchase and Refinances, High
Balance, Super Conforming, Construction to Permanent, Investment/Properties, Jumbo, Home Possible,
Home Ready, Non-QM
Review and clear conditions based on Banks and investor guidelines within a designated timeframe
Mentored underwriter levels 1 and 2 and assisted them with complex loan files, as needed
Completed all required compliance training and ensured compliance with applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations along with internal compliance policies and procedures
Assessed and advised on loan applications utilizing in-depth underwriting process understanding.
Front-line Due Diligence Underwriter
INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES
Edison, NJ
07.2010 - 02.2015
Underwrote all types of conventional loans for wholesale and correspondent submissions to various
Lending Institutions
Analyzed credit history, income documentation, loan packages, title reports and property appraisals
Extensive interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with internal and external
contacts
Work with primary vendors to obtain consistent 24 hours or less turn times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Accounting, Mathematics and Engineering
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
05.2005
Skills
Detail-oriented
Debt and credit management
Customer service-focused
Income tax professional
Tech-savvy
Data Retention
Customer Satisfaction
Client Relationships
Operational Efficiency
Records Organization and Management
Content Workflow
Operations Oversight
Organizational Structuring
Finance and Accounting Oversight
Program Optimization
Management Training
Market and Competitor Research
Hiring and Onboarding
Improve Performance
Budget Controls
Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
Credit Terms Determination
Develop Policies
Manage Operations
Policy Development and Enforcement
Certification
DE Certified, GUS certified, VA
Certified, DPA/Bond Certified.
Timeline
Corporate Underwriter/AVP of Operations
COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE/CHANGE LENDING
04.2019 - Current
Sr Underwriter
PENNYMAC
07.2017 - 04.2019
Underwriter 3
Flagstar Bank
04.2015 - 06.2017
Front-line Due Diligence Underwriter
INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES
07.2010 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Accounting, Mathematics and Engineering
SVP, Chief Training Officer - Culture Keeper at Certainty Home Lending, a DBA of Guaranteed Rate, Formerly Certainty Home Loans, Formerly Starkey Mortgage, Formerly WR Starkey MortgageSVP, Chief Training Officer - Culture Keeper at Certainty Home Lending, a DBA of Guaranteed Rate, Formerly Certainty Home Loans, Formerly Starkey Mortgage, Formerly WR Starkey Mortgage