Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Work History
Manager- Mortgage Loans
Bayview Financial
09.2021 - 08.2022
Ensured Department communicated to internal staff and sales verbally and in writing regarding status, issues, or additional requirements for processing mortgage loans
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
Executed regular process updates to reduce discrepancies and enhance scheduling across production calendars and programs.
Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Obtained and reviewed credit reports, credit references, credit insurance and financial statements to establish credit limits for new accounts.
Monitored appropriateness of credit limits on customers, making changes to realign operations with policies and targets.
Obtained and interpreted financial statements to assist in credit limit reviews.
Assessed credit risk and analyzed financial statements.
Conducted presentations to upper management and executive teams for loan recommendations.
Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
Complied with internal controls and government regulations.
Improved understanding of financial statements, which helped in assessing risk.
Contacted customers and requested financial documentation.
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Consumer Direct Manager
Caliber Home Loans
11.2020 - 09.2021
Created production schedules to effectively fulfill production plans and meet process goals.
Mentored departmental team, boosting efficiency, success and morale among employees.
Collected confidential financial information from clients to construct comprehensive financial plans.
Fostered safe and clean work environment by educating and directing team on control points, equipment and resources.
Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Managed projects from procurement to commission.
Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
Adhered to industry practices, company standards and safety protocols in work.
Assessed credit risk and analyzed financial statements.
Conducted presentations to upper management and executive teams for loan recommendations.
Complied with internal controls and government regulations.
Conducted financial review of customer lines of credit by assessing company financials and initiating credit application reviews.
Gathered loan documentation for underwriting.
Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Director
Homepoint Financial
06.2020 - 11.2020
Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
Provided documentation of processes to comply with regulations and company policies.
Established performance goals for each department and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
Trained and managed team of developers and discussed issues to provide resolution and apply best practices.
Assessed credit risk and analyzed financial statements.
Conducted presentations to upper management and executive teams for loan recommendations.
Improved understanding of financial statements, which helped in assessing risk.
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Manager- Consumer Direct Mortgage Loans
Caliber Home Loans
09.2019 - 06.2020
Ensured Department communicated to internal staff and sales verbally and in writing regarding status, issues, or additional requirements for processing loans
Ensured all Processors performed to company set standard productivity and customer service levels
Conducted new and ongoing training for Processors, led staff meetings to communicate industry and company changes in order to maintain team unity and comprehension
Adhered to all applicable compliance regulations
Created production schedules to effectively fulfill production plans and meet process goals.
Mentored departmental team, boosting efficiency, success and morale among employees.
Assisted project manager for new loan origination system
Worked with training dept to develop policy and procedures for loan processing.
Liaised with Underwriting to help Processing department grow in size and effectiveness throughout expansion process.
Implemented workflow processes and pre-production of Mortgage Loan Processing product by analyzing production reports.
Evaluated and assessed employee performance to meet production and data targets.
Recruited and hired top performers to add talent and value to department.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Kept detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement.
Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Assessed credit risk and analyzed financial statements.
Conducted presentations to upper management and executive teams for loan recommendations.
Gathered loan documentation for underwriting.
Analyzed customer data such as financial statements to determine level of risk involved for extending credit.
Contacted customers and requested financial documentation.
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Consumer Direct Senior Loan Processor
Caliber Home Loans
02.2017 - 09.2019
Serves as subject matter expert (SME) regarding Caliber's Processing policies, procedures, and technology
Reviewed loan files for completeness, identified missing documentation and generated condition lists for applicants.
Prepared documents for underwriting by verifying client income, credit reports and other information.
Processed loans within various departments to achieve timely, accurate and fair proceedings.
Worked with customers in person and via telephone to answer questions, process transactions and resolve issues.
Reviewed financial statements and contacted institutions and customers to clarify details.
Provided quick turnaround times to maintain fast-past schedule.
Handled any conditions sent from underwriting departments.
Interviewed clients regarding loan needs and financial histories and conveyed information regarding application processes.
Evaluated approvals against established bank and government lending standards.
Collaborated with stakeholders to manage loan files and databases and prepare general correspondence.
Coordinated closing process with attorneys, title companies and government clerks.
Upheld complete confidentiality of all submitted information according to release guidelines.
Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Senior Mortgage Loan Processor
Nationstar Mortgage dba Mr Cooper
04.2016 - 02.2017
Knowledgeable on clearing any title issue and subordinations
Collaborated with Loan Officers to provide timely, accurate service for clients throughout entire mortgage process.
Prepared file for final clear-to-close by branch management.
Worked with customers in person and via telephone to answer questions, process transactions and resolve issues.
Worked on implementing procedures for off shore processing.
Checked daily reports each morning to identify priorities or issues for escalation to supervisor.
Communicated with originator and applicant concerning progress of loan file.
Upheld complete confidentiality of all submitted information according to release guidelines.
Maintained compliance with privacy and security requirements, as well as federal statutes covering loans.
Evaluated approvals against established bank and government lending standards.
Oversaw file input in mortgage software and grant-specific software.
Reviewed and validated details of loan applications and closing documentation.
Completed denial and cancellation procedures on applicable files.
Coordinated closing process with attorneys, title companies and government clerks.
Collected and compiled paperwork such as title abstracts, insurance paperwork, loan files and tax histories.
Set up, stored and updated customer files, department records and regulatory paperwork.
Communicated acceptance or rejection to applicants via mail, email, telephone or personal consultations.
Assessed customer account histories to determine previous compliance with payment plans and loan terms.
Verified credit histories, personal references and employment backgrounds for each applicant.
Filed completed loan applications with underwriting and made approval or denial recommendations.
Produced and submitted completed loan packages to title and escrow professionals.
Set up and completed loan submission packages.
Handled any conditions sent from underwriting departments.
Received on-going, comprehensive training on home loan products and mortgage process.
Reviewed financial statements and contacted institutions and customers to clarify details.
Consulted with outside vendors to identify and resolve loan closing issues.
Senior Mortgage Loan Processor
Affiliated Bank
08.2015 - 04.2016
Liaison to loan officer and underwriting staff
Request all title, appraisal, survey and verifications of employment, mortgage and rent
Review all files for accuracy
Submit loan documents to underwriter and gather conditions from loan officer when file is approved
Upon underwriter’s approval for closing, order closing documents
Work remotely and complete an average of 5 loans per month with up to 10 loans in pipeline from two loan officers in Texas only.
Collaborated with Loan Officers to provide timely, accurate service for clients throughout entire mortgage process.
Prepared file for final clear-to-close by branch management.
Verified credit histories, personal references and employment backgrounds for each applicant.