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Pam Artis

Dahlonega,GA
Pam Artis

Summary

Achievement oriented professional with 38 years diversified experience in mortgage training and development, business analysis and project management, mortgage processing, loan origination, and management; a trusted decision-maker able to balance organization priorities and needs with those of customers both internal and external. I am a highly motivated self-starter with strong computer proficiency, excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills; respected by a wide range of cross-functional peers and commended as being an effective communicator and problem solver with a strong work ethic.

Overview

38
years of professional experience

Work History

Homestar Financial Corporation

Remote Loan Processor
08.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • High volume seasoned loan processor managing a pipeline of up to 100 loan files to meet closing deadlines.
  • Facilitate proactive communication with internal and external customers and business partners to optimize and expedite process, answer questions, resolve issues, and meet contract fulfillment deadlines.
  • Analyze potential risks and evaluate loan products to identify suitable options for customers.
  • Review residential loan application files for completeness, identification of missing documentation and verification that the application data is complete and meets established standards.
  • Validate loans in automated underwriting systems including DU, LP, or GUS and ensure integrity of all data and process inputs.
  • Utilization of loan origination software to process and manage pipeline including Encompass, Simple Nexus and Candor.
  • Pre-underwrite and submit loans to underwriting for conditional review and full approval with a thirty percent one touch underwriting approval.
  • Fulfill any required underwriting conditions of the loan.
  • Guarantee on time closing by completing pre-closing steps, preparing file for closer within required performance standards and coordinating closing process with attorneys, title companies, and other business partners.

Academy Mortgage Corporation

Regional Processing Manager
01.2017 - 07.2017

Job overview

  • Responsible for the operational excellence of the processing fulfillment in the region.
  • Successfully managed team of 52 staff, coached and answered questions; worked under supervision of Regional Sales Manager to provide functional, technical, and procedural guidance to Processors in the region.
  • Collaborated with Branch Managers, Operations Manager, Underwriting and Closing Managers to align best process execution with corporate directives for consistency and efficiency.

Fairway Independent Mortgage - Northpoint Mortgage

Director of Operations
12.2014 - 11.2016

Job overview

  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
  • Developed and retained operations support staff of 20+ on site and remote team members leading through planned direction and vision.
  • Responsible for successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
  • Designed, facilitated, and implemented new work flow processes and procedures to gain optimum efficiency and profitability.
  • Recruited, hired, and onboarded operational and sales team members, from beginner to seasoned veteran, including training of Fairway systems, Encompass software and industry guidelines.
  • Coordinated resolutions and worked closely with underwriting management, closing management, post-closing/funding, and quality control teams to achieve desired objectives.
  • Provided Branch Support to all employees in areas of technology, originations, underwriting scenarios, and guideline questions.

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation

AVP Training & Development
2011 - 2014 (3 years)

Job overview

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation

Senior Loan Processor
2009 - 2011 (2 years)

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Primary Residential Mortgage Inc

Senior Loan Processor
2007 - 2009 (2 years)

Job overview

Integrity Mortgage Services, Inc

Owner - Mortgage Broker and Contract Processing
1996 - 2006 (10 years)

Job overview

  • Originated and brokered loans
  • Contract loan processing

Homesouth Mortgage Corp

Loan Officer Assistant, Officer Assistant
1995 - 1996 (1 year)

Job overview

Various Employers

Loan Processor Positions
01.1986 - 07.1995

Job overview

  • Perimeter Mortgage 1990 to 1995
  • Summit National Bank 1989 to 1990
  • Centerbank Mortgage Co. 1988 to 1989
  • S & L Mortgage Corp. 1987 to 1988
  • Lindsey & Company 1986 to 1987

Education

Georgia State University

Business Coursework Including Marketing, Accounting, And Finance from Business
1986

University Overview

Skills

  • Strong PC skills including Encompass, Calyx Point, Byte, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Simple Nexus, and Candor
  • Proficient in Conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA guidelines
  • Mortgage Training, Loan Origination, Loan Processing, Curriculum Development and Design, Project Management, Business Analysis/Strategic Planning
  • Employee Development
  • Marketing
  • Customer Service and Support
  • FHA Mortgage Credit Examiner
  • Risk Management
  • Loan Evaluations
  • Process Optimization
  • Government Lending
  • Processing Procedures
  • Loan Origination and Underwriting
  • Oral and Written Comprehension
  • Attention to detail

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

Homestar Star Performer Award 2018

Homestar Top 5 Processor Award 2020 with 392 units closed

Homestar Top 5 Processor Award 2021 with 387 units closed

Wayfinder Compentency Award - Dreammaker 2022 - Homestar Dream Makers make our customers' dream to own a home a reality through highly personalized, detail-oriented care and customer service.

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Timeline

Remote Loan Processor
Homestar Financial Corporation
08.2017 - Current
Regional Processing Manager
Academy Mortgage Corporation
01.2017 - 07.2017
Director of Operations
Fairway Independent Mortgage - Northpoint Mortgage
12.2014 - 11.2016
AVP Training & Development
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
2011 - 2014 (3 years)
Senior Loan Processor
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
2009 - 2011 (2 years)
Senior Loan Processor
Primary Residential Mortgage Inc
2007 - 2009 (2 years)
Owner - Mortgage Broker and Contract Processing
Integrity Mortgage Services, Inc
1996 - 2006 (10 years)
Loan Officer Assistant, Officer Assistant
Homesouth Mortgage Corp
1995 - 1996 (1 year)
Loan Processor Positions
Various Employers
01.1986 - 07.1995
Georgia State University
Business Coursework Including Marketing, Accounting, And Finance from Business
Pam Artis