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Rush Mars

McKinney,TX

Summary

Results-oriented commercial loan underwriter and credit analyst with a strong background in financial analysis, risk assessment, and credit evaluation. Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, assess creditworthiness, and make sound lending decisions. Proven track record of conducting comprehensive audits and assessments of commercial underwriting processes. Strong expertise in analyzing financial documents, evaluating risk, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. Possess a keen eye for detail and exceptional problem-solving abilities. Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Seeking to leverage extensive experience and contribute to the success of a reputable organization as a Commercial Underwriter or Credit Risk Analyst. Possess a deep understanding of 7(a), 504, EIDL loans and SBA's lending policies, regulations, and procedures.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Loan Officer

Blackpearl Fund
12.2022 - Current

Asses loan applications, conduct financial analyses, and build relationships with clients to understand their financial needs and goals. Work closely with borrowers, providing guidance and expertise throughout the loan application process, and ensures compliance with lending regulations and internal policies.

  • Analyze financial data, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow projections, to determine the borrower's ability to repay the loan.
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments by evaluating the borrower's industry, market conditions, collateral, and repayment capacity. Identify potential risks and propose appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, including business owners, executives, and stakeholders. Understand their unique financial needs, business objectives, and long-term goals. Provide personalized advice and guidance to help them make informed borrowing decisions.

Underwriting Resolutions Auditor

Bayview Asset Management
04.2021 - 11.2022

Spearheaded the roll out of the DSCR commercial investor loan program. Lead a team of underwriters that identified UW compliance issues and specialized in post-closing audits. We provided underwriting resolutions to senior management in order to mitigate loan conditions prior to securitization sells in the secondary markets. Loan portfolios ranged from 50 -200 loans per securitization with a value of 30M plus.

  • Managed timeline based projects for various lending companies such as Penny-Mac, Dominion Capital and Caliber Home Loans.
  • Communicated findings and developed efficient reporting methods to streamline audit processes and securitization sells.

Senior SBA Underwriter

U.S. Small Business Administration
09.2019 - 04.2020

Promoted to Senior Underwriter in Fall of 2020. Originated 53 million in loan volume. Evaluated applications to determine repayment ability and appropriate risk classifications. Approved or declined commercial loan requests within assigned limits.

  • Closed approximately 30-35 loans per month.
  • Verified financial suitability and creditworthiness by reviewing tax returns, credit reports, bank statements, P&L's , balance sheets, debt schedules, personal financial statements and 3 year financial projections.

Commercial Loan Processor

Beneshield Financial
03.2019 - 09.2019

Developed and expanded a commercial lending team, trained processors, streamlined closing procedures, originated credit and non-credit opportunities, and expanded relationships to drive profitable revenue growth and quality underwriting.

  • Assisted with originating, processing and disbursement of funded business Loans.
  • Receive and review commercial loan applications from borrowers or loan officers. Verify the accuracy and completeness of application materials, ensuring that all required documentation and supporting information are included.

SBA Underwriter

U.S. Small Business Administration
09.2017 - 01.2019

Reviewed loan applications and all pertinent facts to make repayment determinations, such as loan purpose, DSCR ratio, borrower's character, intended use of proceeds, loan limits, insurance and collateral recoveries.

  • Applied financial procedures to analyze financial resources and determine an applicant's ability to repay requested loans.
  • Issued term sheets and explained loan terms.

Corporate Sales Account Manager

Hilton World Wide
05.2015 - 01.2017

Led expansion of the Hilton brand in the global markets, increased sales revenue, and retained contracts with corporate clients. Presented brand sales presentations to Franchise Owners, Real Estate developers and REIT Fund Managers.

  • Exceeded 2016 production goal. Generated 6 million in revenue.
  • Negotiated and closed contracts with executive clientele, travel agencies and property managers.

Mortgage QA Auditor

Bank Of America
05.2009 - 09.2013

Achieved 97% audit accuracy rating. Audited post closed mortgage loans according to FNMA, FHLMC, VA guidelines. Confirmed or Objected to UW's write ups. Reviewed loan docs and applicants financial and credit risk profile.

  • Interpret credit agreements and other legal documents to determine which borrowers, guarantors and other parties to the agreements require set up in bank's system of record for future covenant compliance evaluation.
  • Determined credit risks by reviewing files in advance and comparing data against internal checklists and guidelines.

Education

Certification - Fintech

Wharton School of Finance
Philadelphia, PA (Online)
05.2022

Asset Management

Collin College
Frisco, TX
05.2014

Finance

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
2005

Skills

  • Credit Risk audits
  • Loan Underwriting
  • Financial analysis
  • Loan origination
  • Loan processing
  • B2B sales
  • Project management
  • Pipeline reporting
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Effective Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel Financial Modeling

Timeline

Commercial Loan Officer

Blackpearl Fund
12.2022 - Current

Underwriting Resolutions Auditor

Bayview Asset Management
04.2021 - 11.2022

Senior SBA Underwriter

U.S. Small Business Administration
09.2019 - 04.2020

Commercial Loan Processor

Beneshield Financial
03.2019 - 09.2019

SBA Underwriter

U.S. Small Business Administration
09.2017 - 01.2019

Corporate Sales Account Manager

Hilton World Wide
05.2015 - 01.2017

Mortgage QA Auditor

Bank Of America
05.2009 - 09.2013

Certification - Fintech

Wharton School of Finance

Asset Management

Collin College

Finance

Texas A&M University
Rush Mars