Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Russell E. Allen

Newrez LLC
Randallstown,MD
24
Years of experience

Mortgage consultant and sales professional with a strong background in loan origination, underwriting support, collections, and customer service. Consistently ranked among top performers, with leadership experience, strong client communication, and success generating revenue across mortgage lending, property management, and event sales.

Work History

Senior Mortgage consultant

9 Years 5 Months
Newrez LLC | 05.2017 - 10.2026
  • Achieved top producer status for nationwide lender in purchase and refinance loans. Inducted into Presidents Club for 2021, 2022, 2024 for outstanding sales performance. Mortgage Executive magazine's Top 1% of mortgage consultants in America for 2021, 2022 , 2024 Scotmans Guide Top Origination top volume list 2021, 2022 2024
  • Advised borrowers on mortgage options, rates, and Newrez loan programs.
  • Reviewed credit reports, income records, and asset files for loan readiness.
  • Collected borrower documentation and completed loan applications in loan origination systems.

Event Coordinator

3 Years 11 Months
Automotive Training Institute | 05.2013 - 04.2017
  • Ranked among top 15 salespeople for monthly performance in monthly sales throughout employment. Facilitated ticket sales for AMI Certified events, connecting shop owners in auto repair industry nationwide.
  • Coordinated automotive training events and workshop schedules for service professionals.
  • Managed registration, attendee communications, and event confirmations for training sessions.
  • Scheduled meeting rooms, equipment, and audiovisual support for institute programs.

Legal Collections

1 Year 11 Months
Law Offices of Weinstock, Friedman & Friedman P.A. | 06.2011 - 05.2013
  • Recognized as top representative in 2012 for outstanding results in legal collections.
  • Resolved pre-and post-judgment accounts for numerous creditors while ensuring full compliance with FDCPA requirements.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Leasing/Assistant Property Manager

8 Months
Edgewood Management | 10.2010 - 06.2011
  • Managed leasing, marketing, sales, customer service, and administrative responsibilities for five multiunit properties. Fair Housing Certified Section 8 subsidized and unsubsidized housing. Grew property to 100% occupancy during tenure. Converted leads into sales through outreach, prospecting, and lead generation. Processed applications and lease renewals to maintain tenant occupancy. Coordinate work orders with the maintenance department.

Loan Specialist

1 Year 3 Months
National Fidelity Mortgage | 07.2009 - 10.2010
  • Assisted with refinancing and purchasing home loans, ensuring smooth transaction flow. Facilitated loan origination for home purchases, streamlining documentation and approval processes. Provided processing and underwriting assistance, supporting timely loan approvals.
  • Reviewed mortgage loan applications for completeness and accuracy.
  • Coordinated with underwriters, processors, and closing teams on loan files.
  • Communicated with borrowers about document requests and loan status.

Event Coordinator

1 Year 2 Months
Automotive Training Institute | 05.2008 - 07.2009
  • Coordinated training events and workshops for automotive service professionals.
  • Managed event registration, attendee lists, and confirmation communications.
  • Scheduled instructors, speakers, and training rooms for institute programs.
  • Secured second place among all buyers in 2008 through strategic negotiations of deals.

Mortgage Loan Specialist

1 Year 8 Months
NovaStar Mortgage | 09.2006 - 05.2008
  • Recognized as a 3-time Loan Officer of the Month, generating $14M in funded loans in 2007. Conducted cold-calling outreach to potential clients, skip-tracing and self-generating refinanced and purchased loans. Processed and underwrote refinance and purchase loans.

Lead Collections Representative

3 Years 2 Months
NCO Financial Systems | 07.2003 - 09.2006
  • Led team of 11 representatives to achieve top honors 7 out of 12 months in 2005. Acted as liaison for nationwide network of attorneys representing creditors including Capital One, Discover, and Bank of America. Directed collections team to recover outstanding debts through strategic communication and negotiation..
  • Drafted pleadings for consumer collections and recovery matters.
  • Reviewed account files for legal accuracy and documentation completeness.
  • Advised NCO Financial Systems on debt collection compliance requirements.

Collections/Customer Service Representative

1 Year
Toyota Lexus Financial Services | 06.2002 - 06.2003
  • Resolved customer inquiries for Toyota and Lexus Financial Services account holders.
  • Explained lease terms, payoff details, and billing questions clearly.
  • Processed payment requests and updated customer account information accurately.
  • Facilitated collection of past due vehicle payments, contributing to recovery efforts. Coordinated vehicle repossessions to reclaim assets associated with overdue payments.

Education

Bachelor's - Elementary Education

Morgan State University | Baltimore, MD | 05-2000

High School Diploma

Saint Frances Academy | 01-1996

Salutatorian- National Honor Society

  • [Semester, Year] - Honor Roll

- Elementary Education

Mount Saint Mary's College | Emmittsburg, MD
  • [Scholarship Name] Funston V. Collins Academic

Skills

Loan origination
Mortgage underwriting
Loan processing
Loan pricing analysis
FHA guidelines
Conventional Fannie & Freddie guideline
VA guidelines
Encompass system

Timeline

Senior Mortgage consultant

Newrez LLC
05.2017 - 10.2026Read More

Event Coordinator

Automotive Training Institute
05.2013 - 04.2017Read More

Legal Collections

Law Offices of Weinstock, Friedman & Friedman P.A.
06.2011 - 05.2013Read More

Leasing/Assistant Property Manager

Edgewood Management
10.2010 - 06.2011Read More

Loan Specialist

National Fidelity Mortgage
07.2009 - 10.2010Read More

Event Coordinator

Automotive Training Institute
05.2008 - 07.2009Read More

Mortgage Loan Specialist

NovaStar Mortgage
09.2006 - 05.2008Read More

Lead Collections Representative

NCO Financial Systems
07.2003 - 09.2006Read More

Collections/Customer Service Representative

Toyota Lexus Financial Services
06.2002 - 06.2003Read More

Morgan State University

Bachelor's from Elementary Education
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Saint Frances Academy

High School Diploma
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Mount Saint Mary's College

from Elementary Education
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Russell E. Allen