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Sheilia Brown

Huntsville,AL

Summary

Dedicated Mortgage Professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

FHA DE/ USDA/Conventional Mortgage Underwriter

Renasant Bank
Huntsville, AL
09.2015 - Current
  • Underwrite FHA, USDA and Conventional residential mortgage loans in accordance with agency and internal guidelines ensuring compliance with company and investor standards.
  • Reviewed, analyzed and verified borrowers', tax returns, credit reports, assets, income documentation and appraisal products.
  • Ability to work independently and ability to make solid decisions.
  • Ensure documentation is appropriate to support credit decision.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in automated underwriting applications and ability to accurately assess results.
  • Ability to properly assess and respond to fraud indicators.
  • Review appraisals for accurate property valuation.
  • Determine eligibility for private mortgage insurance.
  • Structure loans according to lender requirements and credit quality.
  • Well organized and have ability to work in fast paced environment.
  • Issue loan approvals or adverse action notifications.
  • Work with Managers and Owners to rectify Post Closing deficiencies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

USDA/Conventional Mortgage Underwriter

Florida Capital Bank
Huntsville, AL
08.2013 - 09.2015

• Worked at Florida Capital Bank Mortgage from 8/2013 to 9/2015. underwrote loans primarily for Hometown Lenders which was located in same building.
• Underwrote USDA and Conventional residential mortgage loans in
accordance with agency and internal guidelines ensuring compliance with
company and investor standards.
• Reviewed, analyzed and verified borrowers' tax returns, credit
reports, assets, income documentation and appraisal products.
• Ability to work independently and ability to make solid decisions.
• Ensure documentation is appropriate to support credit decision.
• Demonstrate proficiency in automated underwriting applications and ability
to accurately assess results.
• Ability to properly assess and respond to fraud indicators.
• Review appraisals for accurate property valuation.
• Determine eligibility for private mortgage insurance.
• Structure loans according to lender requirements and credit quality.
• Well organized and have ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Issue loan approvals or adverse action notifications.
• Work with Managers and Owners to rectify Post Closing deficiencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Review and clear conditions for other Underwriting Staff.

Mortgage Loan Processor

Hometown Lenders LLC
Huntsville, AL
08.2009 - 08.2013

• Processed Conventional, VA, FHA & RD Loans, doing substantial amount of business.

• Helped Loan Officers understand best program for clients when did not fit normal product.

• Coordinated closings with Title Companies, Loan Officers and Clients.

• Managed flow and processed Conventional, VA, FHA & RD loans
from start to post closing insuring expedience and good relations with
lenders, closing attorneys and clients.

Mortgage Loan Processor

First Equity Mortgage LLC
Albertville, AL
05.2005 - 08.2009
  • Collaborated with Loan Officers to provide timely, accurate service for clients throughout entire mortgage process.
  • Prepared file for final clear-to-close by branch management.
  • Handled any conditions sent from underwriting departments.
  • Reviewed financial statements and contacted institutions and customers to clarify details.
  • Reviewed and validated details of loan applications and closing documentation.
  • Verified credit histories, personal references and employment backgrounds for each applicant.
  • Collected and compiled paperwork such as title abstracts, insurance paperwork, loan files and tax histories.
  • Oversaw file input in mortgage software and grant-specific software.
  • Evaluated approvals against established bank and government lending standards.
  • Completed denial and cancellation procedures on applicable files.
  • Coordinated closing process with attorneys, title companies and government clerks.
  • Maintained compliance with privacy and security requirements, as well as federal statutes covering government loans.
  • Set up and completed loan submission packages.

Mortgage Loan Processor

Security Bank
Tuscaloosa, AL
02.2001 - 05.2005
  • Collaborated with Loan Officers to provide timely, accurate service for clients throughout entire mortgage process.
  • Prepared file for final clear-to-close by branch management.
  • Handled any conditions sent from underwriting departments.
  • Reviewed financial statements and contacted institutions and customers to clarify details.
  • Reviewed and validated details of loan applications and closing documentation.
  • Verified credit histories, personal references and employment backgrounds for each applicant.
  • Collected and compiled paperwork such as title abstracts, insurance paperwork, loan files and tax histories.
  • Oversaw file input in mortgage software and grant-specific software.
  • Evaluated approvals against established bank and government lending standards.
  • Completed denial and cancellation procedures on applicable files.
  • Coordinated closing process with attorneys, title companies and government clerks.
  • Maintained compliance with privacy and security requirements, as well as federal statutes covering government loans.
  • Set up and completed loan submission packages.

Mortgage Loan Processor

American Dream Mortgage
Cottondale, AL
03.1997 - 02.2001
  • Collaborated with Loan Officers to provide timely, accurate service for clients throughout entire mortgage process.
  • Prepared file for final clear-to-close by branch management.
  • Handled any conditions sent from underwriting departments.
  • Reviewed financial statements and contacted institutions and customers to clarify details.
  • Reviewed and validated details of loan applications and closing documentation.
  • Verified credit histories, personal references and employment backgrounds for each applicant.
  • Collected and compiled paperwork such as title abstracts, insurance paperwork, loan files and tax histories.
  • Oversaw file input in mortgage software and grant-specific software.
  • Evaluated approvals against established bank and government lending standards.
  • Completed denial and cancellation procedures on applicable files.
  • Coordinated closing process with attorneys, title companies and government clerks.
  • Maintained compliance with privacy and security requirements, as well as federal statutes covering government loans.
  • Set up and completed loan submission packages.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
04.2017

GED -

Snead State Community College
Boaz, AL
03.1987

Associate of Applied Science - Behavioral Health Science

Snead State Community College
Boaz, AL
08.1960

Skills

  • Automated Underwriting Systems
  • Appraisal Reports
  • Government Lending
  • Creditworthiness Determination
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Mortgage Lending Requirements
  • NMLS Registration

Timeline

FHA DE/ USDA/Conventional Mortgage Underwriter

Renasant Bank
09.2015 - Current

USDA/Conventional Mortgage Underwriter

Florida Capital Bank
08.2013 - 09.2015

Mortgage Loan Processor

Hometown Lenders LLC
08.2009 - 08.2013

Mortgage Loan Processor

First Equity Mortgage LLC
05.2005 - 08.2009

Mortgage Loan Processor

Security Bank
02.2001 - 05.2005

Mortgage Loan Processor

American Dream Mortgage
03.1997 - 02.2001

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Gadsden State Community College

GED -

Snead State Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Behavioral Health Science

Snead State Community College
Sheilia Brown