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Nicole Evans

Palatine,IL

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

AVP of Default Loan Servicing

Wintrust Mortgage
01.2022 - Current

Manages the day-to-day operations of loan servicing department, including:

  • Staff supervision: Oversee the staff, provide direct support, and coordinate coverage.
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Efficiency: Work to improve procedures and maximize operational efficiency.
  • Special projects: Take on Special projects within the department.
  • Customer service: Support other departments to resolve complex customer service issues.
  • Reporting: Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of vendor reporting.
  • Participate in projects as needed.

Sr. Loan Administrator

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
10.2014 - 01.2022
  • Evaluated loan requests and documents to verify accuracy and completeness.
  • Independently conduct full comprehensive audits and enforce repurchase of Mortgage loans that fail origination and servicing audit reviews based on Traditional, Government, Fannie Mae Guidelines.
  • Produce and track Summary reports for Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) and MPF Banks active in MPF Program.
  • Act as liaison/customer support between MPF Member Banks and Participating Financial Institutions.
  • Improved Operations by working with team members and customers to find workable Solutions.
  • Escalated identified risk issues, challenges and trends to senior management, delivered risk-related documents for audit and regulatory exams.
  • Submission of expense reimbursement via LoanSphere Invoicing.

MHC Manager/Loan Servicing Manager

FANNIE MAE, Making Home Loans Affordable
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Assisted in opening Mortgage Help Centers in 13 States and operating them to full capacity.
  • 80% travel to all 13 states for months at a time.
  • Oversight of facilities (Mortgage Help Centers).
  • Escalating and follow-up of urgent matters submitted by Servicers.
  • Assisted Servicers in working to keep delinquency down.
  • Decision non delegated loans that require investor approval through FNMA HSSN system.
  • Spearheaded reinventions of various departments to maximize productivity.
  • Established, enforced and updated policies keeping business agile and responsive to changing market conditions.

Fannie Mae Contractor

Justin Bradley
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Oversee Servicers direct input to Fannie Mae loss mitigation systems/processes at specific Servicer locations.
  • Default Servicing with focus on Loss Mitigation.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Developed cost-savings and new solutions to existing problems through persistent research and innovation.
  • Conduct outreach to local community leaders and progressive organizations and assisted with local and regional on-site events.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits as part of quality assurance program.
  • Achieved mutual agreements and clear up miscommunications by working with all parties to reach win-win solutions.


Loan Servicing Analyst

Washington Mutual
01.2003 - 01.2009
  • Negotiating to reduce loss on Short Sale and/or Deed in Lieu.
  • Provide Foreclosure Alternatives to homeowners that experience temporary or permanent hardships (Modifications, Forbearance Plans, Repayment Plans or Liquidation Options).
  • Working with Vendors/third party throughout the Loan Servicing Process.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.

Personal Banker

Bank of America
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Answered customer questions and explained available services such as deposit accounts, bonds, and securities.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
  • Processed customer requests for statements, ordering additional checks, and updating customer personal information in database.
  • Promoted financial products by maintaining excellent service offering knowledge.
  • Networked to increase client base and encourage existing clients to expand financial portfolios.
  • Contacted customers as soon as issues arose to immediately find resolution before problem escalated.
  • Reconciled customer accounts and balanced daily transactions.

Contract Negotiator

Armor Holdings
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Responsible for distributing less lethal and lethal ammunition to Federal Government, various military branches and Police Officers.
  • Responsible for distributing bulletproof vest, Bomb Suites and other Defense Equipment for various departments.
  • Filled orders for defense materials.
  • (Material)-Responsible for testing Defense Technology weapons on testing fields.
  • Liaison between customers and retail buyers to expedite orders and meet customer demands.
  • Prevented key account losses by researching discrepancies for corrective action.
  • Delivered high level of service and support to each customer, paving way for future business opportunities.
  • Setup and activate customer accounts.
  • Collected customer feedback and recommended procedural or product changes to enhance future service delivery.
  • Greeted customers to facilitate services, determine service needs and accurately input orders into company systems.


Foreclosure Administrator/Specialist,

BOA/Household Finance/ LaSalle Home Mtg
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Work Judicial and Non-Judicial foreclosure states.
  • Prepared bidding instructions for upcoming foreclosure sales.
  • Processed transfer of loans that reported BK filing during the foreclosure process.
  • Preparing files for Sheriff/Trustee Sales.
  • Established appropriate current foreclosure statuses of assigned accounts and designed proper disposal codes.
  • Responsible for saving charge-offs.
  • Responsible for Deed in Lieu workouts, reinstatement and judgement affidavits.
  • Responsible for meeting Foreclosure Timelines.
  • Acquired necessary data from various sources including lien information and credit bureau history.
  • Reviewed Title Search/Reports.

Education

No Degree - Business Administration

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

High School Diploma -

Hyde Park Career Academy
Chicago, IL
05-1994

Skills

  • Performance Management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Staff hiring
  • Oversee administrative functions

Timeline

AVP of Default Loan Servicing

Wintrust Mortgage
01.2022 - Current

Sr. Loan Administrator

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
10.2014 - 01.2022

MHC Manager/Loan Servicing Manager

FANNIE MAE, Making Home Loans Affordable
01.2010 - 01.2013

Fannie Mae Contractor

Justin Bradley
01.2009 - 01.2012

Loan Servicing Analyst

Washington Mutual
01.2003 - 01.2009

Personal Banker

Bank of America
01.2001 - 01.2003

Contract Negotiator

Armor Holdings
01.2000 - 01.2001

Foreclosure Administrator/Specialist,

BOA/Household Finance/ LaSalle Home Mtg
01.1996 - 01.2000

No Degree - Business Administration

Northeastern Illinois University

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Lewis University

High School Diploma -

Hyde Park Career Academy
Nicole Evans