Experienced underwriting professional with 13 years in consumer loan underwriting. 4+ years experience loan document specialist. 17 years being a qualified and resourceful financial professional with diverse expertise in credit/risk, lending process knowledge and federal regulatory requirements. Exceptional people skills with 25+ years of Customer Service experience. 5+ years leadership experience in coaching, training and mentoring. 2 years Administration experience in current profession. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude with the willingness to take on added responsibilities to contribute to a company's success. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Party Administration
Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
04.2023 - Current
Process Electronic Data Services (EDS) applications for commercial companies and government agencies to access the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Motor Vehicle Records Registration System (MVRRS) and AZMVDNow platform.
Prepare agreements on behalf of ADOT for commerical and government clients.
Facilitate google meetings to discuss prospective clients' needs and collaborate with our web portal support team by testing in staging environment, ultimately ensuring a seamless user experience.
Assist both commerical & government clients by adding, updating & deleting authorized account users in the MVRRS database. By providing comprehensive guidance & support, I enable customers to navigate through the complexities of the system and obtain essential driving and vehicle records.
My attention to detail also extends to reviewing and approving wide array of documents, including applications, licenses, general/cyber liability insurances and surety bonds to ensure it meets compliance with our standards of adequacy and accuracy.
I am responsible for updating tracker reports for ADOT Management team and Directors for review, to ensure to keep all data current and accurate.
Respond effectively to inquires by both email and phone, ensuring that our clients receive timely and accurate information regarding the MVRRS database.
Streamlined administrative processes by implementing efficient filing of documents and excellence in record-keeping methods.
Certificate of Completions: CJIS-Criminal Justice Information Services - Feb./2025 - Feb./2026 and ADOT Aspire To Lead Series - Aug./2025.
Consumer Loan Underwriter 2
Wells Fargo & Company
01.2009 - 04.2022
Completed safe certified loan underwriting for home equity loans, credit lines and mortgage refinance product of files within committed time frames in production environment while maintaining great quality assurance.
Ability to restructure credit to meet needs of borrower(s) while minimizing and understanding risk, applicable ratios (i.e debt ratio, loan to value) by approving, decline or counter-offered loans up to approved credit limit authority.
Reduced regulatory risk by ensuring overall loan documents are accurate, complete, and compliant while adhering to all State, Federal & HMDA guidelines as well as Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac guidelines for home mortgage lending.
Executed and completed loan organization process by reviewing credit reports, appraisals, title, hazard policy declarations, divorce decrees and power of attorneys.
Proficient in evaluating financial statements & income documents (retirement assets, bank statements, state income, paystubs/W2's, military income , tax returns) and other information to make accurate determinations about loan decisions.
Facilitated on-time loan application completions by providing support to processors and/or loan officers by gathering information to make appropriate decisions and explain rationale behind credit decisions.
Maintained in-depth understanding of company's current policy /procedures and knowledge of FHA/VA, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac loan requirements.
Maintained strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations, such as Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA Patriot Act, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) by completing all required compliance classes yearly.
Maintained pipeline management.
Elevated customer satisfaction ratings by managing issues for speedy resolution and meet company quotas.
Pitched in to assists various departments with special projects and tasks.
Met and/or exceeded goals on Mid and Final annual reviews.
Provided on-site and off-site instructional training to new hire employees and provided higher authority review's on new hire files regarding credit decision for the home equity department.
Developed excellent rapport with team members to expand opportunities for growth.
Senior Loan Document Specialist
Wells Fargo & Company
04.2005 - 01.2009
Contacted customers via telephone to relay acceptance of rejections of applications.
Collected and complied loan document requirements for submittal to underwriting are accurate and complete.
Verified credit histories, personal references and employment backgrounds for each applicant.
Reviewed income statements, title abstracts, insurance policies, trust certificates and tax histories to meet closing standards.
Affirmed loan document accuracy to protect lender from potential fraud.
Carefully reviewed and validated details of loan applications, while adhering to all federal and state compliance guidelines for retail lending.
Monitored due dates and deadlines and worked to submit all documents on time or early.
Maintained knowledge of current credit policy and procedures.
Evaluated current document processes, suggested methods for change and implemented successful improvements.
Pitched in to assists various departments with special projects and tasks.
Filed completed loan applications with underwriting and made approval or denial recommendations.
Communicated application decision to customers and explained rational behind final decisions via telephone.
Handled customer issues with prompt and effective resolutions to increase customer satisfaction survey scores.
Met and/ or exceeded goals on Mid & Annual reviews
Received Service Excellence Awards in representing Wells Fargo Home Equity.
Developed excellent rapport with team members to expand opportunities for growth.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maryvale High School
Phoenix, AZ
05-1993
Accomplishments
Experienced Risk/Credit knowledge such as risk layering.
Highly detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Advanced ability to analyzed complex documents and identify discrepancies.
Proficient in reviewing income statements, property titles, appraisals reports, home insurance policies, trust certificates, power of attorney and divorce decree's.
Multi-task simultaneously in executing quality performance in fast changing environment.
Excellent verbal, written and communication skills.
Strong Microsoft office skills.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
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