Experienced SR Underwriter bringing more than 6 years in mortgage industry offering room to grow. Successful in building strong working relationships with sales teams and brokers. Focused on maintaining high-performance standards and capitalizing on opportunities for improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
VA Underwriter
United Wholesale Mortgage
06.2024 - 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.
Developed strong relationships with brokers, leading to a higher volume of quality submissions and successful underwriting.
Loan Underwriter
Home Lending Team
11.2022 - 05.2024
Minimized losses by identifying potential risks in the early stages of the loan application process.
Improved loan approval rates by conducting thorough risk assessments and evaluating borrowers'' financial capabilities.
Maintained regulatory compliance in all lending practices, staying up-to-date with industry standards and changes in legislation.
Developed strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment to facilitate timely loan processing.
Collaborated with sales teams to increase revenue, tailoring loan products to meet client requirements.
Scenario Help Desk Senior Underwriter
Success Mortgage Partners
09.2020 - 06.2022
Respond to underwriting scenario questions within the SLA by researching the guidelines (internal and external) for the loan program (FHA/VA/FREDDIMAC/FANNIE MAE/USDA)
Maintain current knowledge of all applicable regulatory, agency, investor, internal overlays and procedures
Exercise strategic thinking - see beyond specific question submitted, anticipate any impacts the scenario may have on other areas of the loan; look for alternative ways to make the loan work, i.e
Interpret automated underwriting decision findings (both DU and LP) and relay the requirements to the Loan Officer in simplified terms so they are able to explain to a borrower that may not have any mortgage knowledge
Use knowledge, guidelines and resources to determine borrower eligibility for anything from Residency (US citizen, permanent vs non-permanent); Non borrowing spouses; Non occupying Co-borrowers; Income (using future income
Collaborated with multiple agents, brokers and partners to obtain underwriting information
Utilized understanding of underwriting guidelines to keep work in line with government regulations and company requirements.
Internal Auditor/Scenario Helpdesk/SR Underwriter
United Wholesale Mortgage
Pontiac, MI
08.2016 - 08.2020
Responsible for auditing seniors' underwriters on their income calculation
Analyze the quality of the loan and making sure it meets guideline standards
Review various components of a loan file as part of the scenario process: such as a credit report, income documentation or an appraisal for acceptability
Coached new employees to inform and educate on processes, procedures and deadlines
Audited information and implemented data into spreadsheets using EXEL
Addressed and resolved audit issues
Investigated discrepancies that were uncovered during audits
Analyzed data from audits, compiled it into reports and disseminated to proper personnel
Drafted audit reports to display findings.
Advertising Coordinator
Unipress' shpk
Albania
05.2013 - 09.2015
Presented engaging media packages and advertising options to prospects
Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to bolster organizational workflow
Upsold advertising packages and options to customers by making outbound sales calls
Negotiated pricing following company procedures to close sales with new advertisers
Maintained business records by updating customer information
Explained to clients how specific types of advertising helped promote customer products or services
Developed spreadsheets to track billing, client proposals, contracts, subcontracts and subcontractor licenses
Developed tool to track and monitor personal sales opportunities, deals in progress and finished contracts.
Economic Research
Albanian Centre for Economic Research (ACER)
06.2012 - 02.2013
Created test ads for target audiences and tracked results to inform market research and campaign planning
Applied knowledge in mathematics, statistical analysis and forecasting to break down and utilize information
Reviewed and provided comments on adequacy of documents, taking steps to cure deficiencies
Surveyed target demographics and evaluated larger market data to make informed assessments
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.