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NATHAN MONTEZ

NATHAN MONTEZ

Ontario,CA

Summary

Accomplished Loan Officer building customer base and exceeding business goals. Well -versed in loan products and customer engagement strategies. Excellent communicator and a proven track record of success in partnering and cultivating relationships with internal and external business partners along with clients to collaborate and effectively optimize resources to improve customer service and the best customer experience. As a creative and resourceful business development professional with a strong history of sales experience, I understand the attributes necessary to succeed in increasing an organization's efficiency and effectiveness to maximize production. I'm seeking a position with City National Bank as a Community Lending Mortgage Banker.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Loan Officer

New American Funding
11.2023 - Current
  • Outside Loan Officer
  • Weekends consistently commute to Palmdale in Victorville as preferred lender for Builder tracks
  • Currently preferred lender for Frontier Homes and Pacific Communities.
  • Enhanced loan application process by streamlining documentation and improving communication channels with clients.
  • Maximized approval rates for qualified applicants through diligent review of financial information and thorough assessment of risks.
  • Increased mortgage revenue by funding 2.2 million targeted marketing campaigns aimed at specific real estate agents.

Sr. Loan Officer

EZ Fundings INC
09.2022 - 11.2023
  • Focused on maintaining and servicing Realtor Relationships to build continuous purchase business
  • Market to past books of clients, on a monthly basis
  • Providing upfront, clear cost savings and value for borrowers in Purchase, Refinance and Home Equity Lines Of Credit through Conventional, FHA, Bond Loan programs and down payment assistance grants
  • Sales calls on referrals and leads from agents, open houses, offsite events for buyers
  • Follow all compliant and regulatory requirements
  • Funded over 2.3 million in month to month.

Mortgage Loan Origination

American Pacific Mortgage
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Attend weekly sales meetings and identified new business opportunities and developed marketing and training strategies for the branch production
  • Worked with customers from consultation, adhering to lending and company guidelines providing value for the borrower on mortgage products and policies
  • Experienced in aggressive Loan Origination procedures
  • Finding creative loan solutions through A or B paper type borrower's; creating value for the customer and achieving a satisfactory loan experience
  • Maintain business relationships by adding value and providing trust.

Manager/Sales Mortgage Rep

View Point Lending
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Increased branch revenue by 33%
  • Communicate with senior leadership and implement compliance policies
  • Experienced Loan Officer providing sound and viable mortgage products based on consumers needs; verifying eligibility and pricing based on credit, DTI and LTV guidelines
  • Providing upfront, clear cost savings and value for borrowers in purchase, refinance and Home Equity Lines Of Credit through Conventional, FHA, CHFA and VA Loan programs
  • Consistently closed an average of 3-5 loans per month
  • Preferred rep exclusive for EXP Realty in Redlands, attend weekly events, host lunch and learn sessions
  • Build new relationships
  • Attend charity events with Broker, participate in off site events in the Redlands community
  • Hosting lunches at September's Restaurant on a monthly basis provides lunch and marketing products.

Sales Manager/Sales Mortgage Rep

Doorway Home Loans
04.2019 - 12.2021
  • Recruited and trained loan officers
  • Supervised, motivated and monitored team performance, organized weekly meetings and training classes on new program guidelines and new information taking place to maximize team production
  • Maintained detailed documentation of the company's services and identified new business opportunities and developed marketing and training strategies for staff.

Senior Loan Officer

Banner Bank
04.2016 - 06.2019
  • Enhanced loan application process by streamlining documentation and improving communication channels with clients.
  • Maximized approval rates for qualified applicants through diligent review of financial information and thorough assessment of risks.
  • Developed strong relationships with borrowers, resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Mentored junior loan officers, sharing expertise and knowledge to improve overall team performance.
  • Achieved high levels of client retention by providing exceptional service throughout the loan origination process.

Sales Manager/Mortgage Loan Officer

American Pacific Mortgage Corporation
12.2014 - 09.2015
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
  • Streamlined sales processes for improved efficiency, resulting in higher conversion rates.
  • Assisted in recruiting top talent for the sales team, contributing to a high-performing work environment.
  • Provided ongoing training and mentorship for junior sales staff, fostering professional development and career growth.

District Sales Manager/Loan Officer

US Bank Home Mortgage
04.2010 - 12.2014
  • Improved team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and mentoring to sales representatives.
  • Analyzed data trends to monitor performance metrics and develop actionable insights for continuous improvement efforts.
  • Collaborated closely with other district managers to share best practices, learnings, and drive overall success of the organization.
  • Delivered timely reports on sales activities to senior leadership for informed decision-making processes.
  • Recognized potential talent within the team members early on; mentored them into higher positions in the organization over time.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Assessed each location's individual and team performances, analyzing data trends to determine best methods to improve sales results.
  • Expanded market share with targeted account management and new business development initiatives.
  • Exceeded annual sales targets by 51% revenue increase, was top 1% of the company in sales volume.

Education

Some College -

Citrus College
Glendora, CA
01.2000

Diploma -

Charter Oak High School
Covina, CA
06.1995

Skills

  • Extensive knowledge in all areas of home loan products and services
  • Consistent in consultations with first time buyers and giving assistance for down payment programs
  • Detail oriented, excels in sales production and customer service with excellent sales skills that result in production
  • Ability to effectively Interact with all levels in the organization, both internal and external
  • Proactive in target sales from qualified agent list, setting up face to face business appointments building new outside business
  • Efficient and reliable, superior problem solving and decision making with credit and income qualifying skills
  • Call Management
  • Consultative Sales
  • Audience Engagement
  • Guest Communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Verbal Communication
  • Excellent Communication

Career Track

  • New American Funding, Pasadena, CA, 11/01/2023, Current, Outside Loan Officer, Weekends consistently commute to Palmdale in Victorville as preferred lender for Builder tracks. Currently preferred lender for Frontier Homes and Pacific Communities.
  • EZ Fundings INC, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 09/01/2022, 11/01/2023, Sr. Loan Officer, Focused on maintaining and servicing Realtor Relationships to build continuous purchase business, I call on new Realtor offices on a weekly basis, consistently working to build a strong foundation and circle of business professionals. Works closely with all business partners. Our source production with current realtors that have been working with for the past several years. Market to past books of clients, on a monthly basis. Providing upfront, clear cost savings and value for borrowers in Purchase, Refinance and Home Equity Lines Of Credit through Conventional, FHA, Bond Loan programs and down payment assistance grants. Sales calls on referrals and leads from agents, open houses, offsite events for buyers. Follow all compliant and regulatory requirements.
  • American Pacific Mortgage, Pomona, CA, 07/01/2022, 09/01/2022, Mortgage Loan Origination, Attend weekly sales meetings and identified new business opportunities and developed marketing and training strategies for the branch production. eligibility and pricing based on credit, DTI and LTV guidelines. Providing upfront, clear cost savings value for borrowers in Purchase, Refinance and Home Equity Lines Of Credit through Conventional, FHA, HARP, FNMA, FHLMC and VA Loan programs. Worked with customers from consultation, adhering to lending and company guidelines providing value for the borrower on mortgage products and policies. Experienced in aggressive Loan Origination procedures. Finding creative loan solutions through A or B paper type borrower's; creating value for the customer and achieving a satisfactory loan experience. Maintain business relationships by adding value and providing trust.
  • View Point Lending, Ontario, CA, 12/01/2021, 07/01/2022, Manager/Sales Mortgage Rep, Lead production and supervise operations. Communicate with senior leadership and implement compliance policies. Experienced Loan Officer providing sound and viable mortgage products based on consumers needs; verifying eligibility and pricing based on credit, DTI and LTV guidelines. Providing upfront, clear cost savings and value for borrowers in purchase, refinance and Home Equity Lines Of Credit through Conventional, FHA, CHFA and VA Loan programs. Consistently closed an average of 3-5 loans per month. Preferred rep exclusive for EXP Realty in Redlands, attend weekly events, host lunch and learn sessions. Build new relationships. Attend charity events with Broker, participate in off site events in the Redlands community. Hosting lunches at September's Restaurant on a monthly basis provides lunch and marketing products.
  • Doorway Home Loans, Costa Mesa, CA, 04/01/2019, 12/01/2021, Sales Manager/Sales Mortgage Rep, Recruited and trained loan officers. Supervised, motivated and monitored team performance, organized weekly meetings and training classes on new program guidelines and new information taking place to maximize team production. Maintained detailed documentation of the company's services and identified new business opportunities and developed marketing and training strategies for staff.

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Personal Information

Title: Sr. Loan Officer

Timeline

Sr. Loan Officer

New American Funding
11.2023 - Current

Sr. Loan Officer

EZ Fundings INC
09.2022 - 11.2023

Mortgage Loan Origination

American Pacific Mortgage
07.2022 - 09.2022

Manager/Sales Mortgage Rep

View Point Lending
12.2021 - 07.2022

Sales Manager/Sales Mortgage Rep

Doorway Home Loans
04.2019 - 12.2021

Senior Loan Officer

Banner Bank
04.2016 - 06.2019

Sales Manager/Mortgage Loan Officer

American Pacific Mortgage Corporation
12.2014 - 09.2015

District Sales Manager/Loan Officer

US Bank Home Mortgage
04.2010 - 12.2014

Some College -

Citrus College

Diploma -

Charter Oak High School
NATHAN MONTEZ