Hello! My name is Sandra.
I am a results-driven mortgage professional with over 25 years of experience in administrative, customer service and consumer and mortgage lending roles. Proven ability to streamline operations and strengthen client relationships. Seeking a new opportunity to leverage expertise in customer service, mortgage lending, and regulatory compliance to ensure positive experiences.
Always delivering what I call My "Diamond Standard" of customer service to every client and partner.
I am seeking to find a Senior-level position in the Mortgage Lending; FinTech; or Banking Industry in medium to large established company. Available for PST business hours.
My perfect fit: Find a role that offers a positive and diverse customer-centric culture that supports personal growth and development and encourages work-life balance.
MY SUPERPOWERS:
🌠Agility and Flexibility (Adaptive to change) - I easily embrace new responsibilities, challenges, or changing priorities. "Switching gears" comes naturally to me.
🌠Strength and Resilience (Determined and Persistent)- I believe that change is part of life. It's an opportunity to grow and to "Just keep going."
🌠Mind Reading (Empathetic)- I strive to understand what it is like to be the client, or colleague to discover their concerns, or needs to best help them succeed. "Building relationships is key."
🌠X-ray Vision (Perceptive and Meticulous)- I have an Eye for Detail and the Ability to analyze a situation or challenge. " Puzzles or complex loans are a breeze."
Coordinated comprehensive full-time medical support for a family member in need of urgent surgery following an extended wait of 18 months. Dedicated approximately 40 to 60 hours each week to this responsibility.
• Delivered uninterrupted care in an extremely high-pressure setting, enhancing my resilience, adaptability and teamwork abilities with family member, healthcare professionals, and other parties involved in the care plan.
• Organized total medical care during extended surgery wait times by scheduling appointments, coordinating diagnostic testing, and facilitating office visits, while also providing direct assistance with daily living tasks. Maintained a tidy and secure home environment, and provided budgeting, emotional and dietary support of the family member, demonstrating strong attention to detail, empathy, and effective time management abilities.
Coordinated comprehensive full-time medical support for a family member in need of urgent surgery following an extended wait of 18 months. Dedicated approximately 40 to 60 hours each week to this responsibility.
• Delivered uninterrupted care in an extremely high-pressure setting, enhancing my resilience, adaptability and teamwork abilities with family member, healthcare professionals, and other parties involved in the care plan.
• Organized total medical care during extended surgery wait times by scheduling appointments, coordinating diagnostic testing, and facilitating office visits, while also providing direct assistance with daily living tasks. Maintained a tidy and secure home environment, and provided budgeting, emotional and dietary support of the family member, demonstrating strong attention to detail, empathy, and effective time management abilities.
• Achieved a 100% NPS in 2023, improving from 94.74% to 97.14% by the end of 2022 through enhanced post-funding experiences within my mortgage pipeline. This accomplishment strengthened client relationships, increased customer satisfaction, improved overall service quality, and supported operational growth.
• Selected for annual audits due to exceptional performance. Increased branch inspection score from 97% to 97.64% by contributing to 2021-2022 audits, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency.
• Reviewed loan files (CONV, FHA, VA, New Construction, Purchase, Refinance) for accuracy, managing 20-30 loans in CA/WA. Consistently funded 10-15+ loans per month, scaling to 25 during peak periods, while managing extra pipelines during team absences.
• Resolved critical customer complaints over 6 years, turning challenges into positive outcomes by handling irate customers professionally, ensuring timely resolutions, and fostering loyalty to enhance brand reputation.
• Excelled in remote work (PST, March 2020 - May 2023), maintaining high customer service levels, driving productivity, and reducing overhead costs. I am skilled in task prioritization, working under pressure, and collaborating effectively both independently and with teams.
• Increased 2015 Net Loyalty from 70% to 72% by exceeding file closure targets and delivering exceptional service
• Built strong relationships with up to 6 mortgage consultants and mentored new hires, using deep mortgage expertise and proactive borrower engagement to meet underwriting conditions
• Achieved a 105% increase in funded units 2016, from 105 mid-year to 191 by year-end, consistently funding 10-15+ loans monthly
• Introduced a private mortgage banking program and procedural manuals, reducing initial underwriting submissions from 15 days to 7 (>50%) and maintained a zero-penalty loan status for 8 months by collaborating with a direct manager and one private mortgage banker on a 4-month pilot private mortgage program. This operational efficiency saved costs associated with processing delays while increasing revenue potential through faster loan funding and optimized client experience.
• Provided administrative support in packaging exclusive client loan files for up to three private mortgage bankers and their teams. This ensured accuracy and compliance with underwriting guidelines on each transaction. My efforts accelerated loan processing and improved operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Streamlined underwriting processes and enhanced file quality by conducting regular pipeline meetings with private mortgage bankers and associates, ensuring successful partnerships.
• Consistently delivered 100% of assigned short sale packages to lenders within SLAs and with complete, accurate information
• Within 8 months, improved own pipeline and up to seven other branches’, by creating and implementing two manuals that improved Regulation B compliance which dramatically improved FHA loan efficiency and productivity and eliminated regional penalties. This initiative saved the company from costly fines and increased revenue through improved loan processing capabilities.
• Led monthly contests to exceed production goals through strategic pipeline management, using Excel and reporting tools to elevate productivity and regional sales growth over 5 years. Promoted to District Lead Processor and maintained this role for 3 years.
• Managed branch operations and coordinated loan document schedules, handling administrative functions, customer service, processing, and compliance responsibilities for over 8 years.
Community Volunteer | Area Affiliate Event Volunteer - Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 2008 - 2010
Renee Morganson, Mortgage Lending Operations Manager, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage,
ReneeMorganson@gmail.com
Sandra Neider was my direct report for the last 4 years. Her top skills include:
Sandra is a very detail-oriented, knowledgeable, and professional loan processor who has dedicated her entire career to the mortgage financial industry. During her career, Sandra has adapted to extremely complex changes (especially in technology and regulations) while demonstrating her expertise with every loan transaction. In addition, her communication with internal and external customers is unparalleled.
*****
Laurie Poretti, Area Processing Manager, Retired / Formerly Wells Fargo Home Mortgage,
Laurie.Poretti@gmail.com
Sandra Neider was my direct report for 2 years (2017 - 2018). She also reported to me previously in another location for about a year. Sandra completes very thorough and detailed reviews of each mortgage loan file assigned to her. Her focus on consistently high-quality submissions to underwriting results in faster loan closes, high customer satisfaction, and excellent performance review metrics in many areas. In addition, she reliably manages her own pipeline of both purchase and refinance mortgage loan applications from assignment through ready for closing. She always focuses on the borrowers first to ensure their loan closes on time. Her performance ratings speak for themselves:
*****
Leissa Hetherington, Mortgage Loan Processor, Precision Home Loans,
tlcbr@comcast.net
*****
Sandra Morgan, Mortgage Loan Processor 5 (LO), Wells Fargo Home Mortgage,
Morg.Sandra@gmail.com
Annual Company Trainings (Wells Fargo 2002-2010 & 2012-2023)
S.A.F.E, NMLSR (Wells Fargo Home Mortgage) company sponsored certification 2017-2023
Notary Public of the State of California (Wells Fargo Financial) company sponsored 2005-2010
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