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RAYMOND JAMES GRADY

Rossville,GA

Summary

MORTGAGE UNDERWRITER Conventional - USDA - FHA Consistently commended for the timely and accurate completion of compliant loan packages facilitating volume growth while preserving book-of-business quality. Comprehensive knowledge of underwriting guidelines and practices ensuring accurate loan approvals. Working with team members to enhance communication, drive results, and successfully close deals. Signature Expertise Areas Underwriting Guidelines Loan Closing Risk Assessment Funding Documentation Credit & Income Analysis Team Leadership Loan to Value Ratios Account Service Excellence ~Sound decision-making with a disciplined and flexible approach

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Underwriter

Bank of England
05.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed credit, income, compliance, title documents, and appraisals during underwriting process.
  • Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and offering comprehensive explanations of underwriting decisions.
  • Made approval and denial recommendations by determining accurate risk levels.
  • Conducted regular audits of underwriting files to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency in decision-making processes.
  • Identified and resolved application discrepancies for accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.

Underwriter

Stockton Mortgage
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Analyzed credit, income, compliance, title documents, and appraisals during underwriting process.
  • Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and offering comprehensive explanations of underwriting decisions.
  • Made approval and denial recommendations by determining accurate risk levels.

Branch Underwriter

Bank of England
01.2019 - 09.2023
  • Helped committees evaluate borrower creditworthiness by preparing thorough underwriting calculations and worksheets
  • Evaluated property conditions with direct inspections and values through comparisons to market dynamics
  • Determined appropriateness of approval or denial of Conventional, FHA, USDA, and Jumbo based on identified risk profiles
  • Calculated loan risks based on thorough reviews of application information against established criteria
  • Reviewed appraisals, inspections, and environmental reports for all property types
  • Processed high volume of transactions with consistent accuracy and strong attention to critical details

Underwriter

First Community Mortgage
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Balance the need for loan-volume growth with the equally important necessity of optimum underwriting quality to minimize risk while maximizing profitability
  • Ensure loan submittals meet stringent internal and external eligibility requirements, while gaining extensive experience in underwriting best practices and changes
  • Maintain strong attention to detail in underwriting mortgages, evaluating the financial strength of borrowers to determine risk and repayment capacity
  • Leverage knowledge of loan products to help maintain compliance with lending, underwriting and government requirements
  • Develop processes and procedures to effectively manage files in underwriting and streamline communication
  • Demonstrate excellent follow-through with borrowers, loan processors, loan originators and management throughout all phases of the underwriting process

Executive Vice President of Operations

Platimun Financial Funding LLC
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Oversee and direct the daily operations of mortgage operations including processing, underwriting, closing and post-closing activities
  • Monitor the productivity and budgetary performance of mortgage lending operations and funding, hitting monthly and quarterly targets year-over-year
  • Ensure efficient delivery of products and services to clients building relationships with internal and external stakeholders with a focus on customer experience
  • Manage office personnel ensuring performance and financial goals are achieved
  • Work with IT departments to properly implement software and technology for accurate and loan closing capabilities

Staff Sergeant

U.S Air Force
05.1987 - 10.1992

U.S Veteran

Skills

  • Creditworthiness assessment
  • Risk mitigation
  • Caseload management
  • Net operating income formulation
  • Property appraisal
  • Loan approval & denial
  • Underwriting calculations
  • Multitasking
  • Loan evaluation
  • Strong teamwork
  • Operational excellence
  • Training and mentoring

Timeline

Sr. Underwriter

Bank of England
05.2024 - Current

Underwriter

Stockton Mortgage
09.2023 - 05.2024

Branch Underwriter

Bank of England
01.2019 - 09.2023

Underwriter

First Community Mortgage
01.2016 - 12.2018

Executive Vice President of Operations

Platimun Financial Funding LLC
01.2011 - 01.2016

Staff Sergeant

U.S Air Force
05.1987 - 10.1992
RAYMOND JAMES GRADY