Detail-orientated Underwriter adept at making critical decisions, managing deadlines and conducting team reviews. With expertise in analysis and quantitative problem-solving skills, dedicated to company growth and improvements.
· Worked as a scrubber for segments and a QC-er for Collateral and Capacity reviewers.
· Validated Title policy and commitment as per title documents.
· Reviewed 1008, 1003 (Initial and final) and 1006 for Collateral and Capacity.
· Provided accurate appraisal information based on AVM/BPO/Exterior-Interior forms.
· Calculated assets and Liabilities from various documents to find the capacity of the mortgager.
· Updated new appraised value, valuation date, interest and PI and Maturity date based on 1008, 1003 and 1006.
· Summarized modification interest and principal amounts based on recent modification happened.
· Handled Fixed, ARM, Balloon and Option ARM loans modification queries and responding to clear requests.
· Assisted the operation manager in planning, directing and coordinating the daily activities of the Organization.
· Ensured all process are up-to quality standards to deliver the project in stipulated time.
· Conducted regular audits of underwriting files to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency in decision-making processes.
· Made approval and denial recommendations by determining accurate risk levels.
· Identified and resolved application discrepancies for accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
· Increased customer satisfaction through timely communication and efficient handling of loan applications.
· Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and offering comprehensive explanations of underwriting decisions.
· Maintained strong relationships with third-party vendors involved in the application process, ensuring smooth transactions for all parties involved.
· Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through diligent monitoring of industry changes and updating internal policies accordingly.
· Assisted in developing training materials used to educate new hires on essential job functions, contributing to their successful onboarding and integration into the team.
· Spearheaded initiatives aimed at streamlining workflows between departments, leading to increased collaboration and efficiency across the organization.
· Enhanced underwriting efficiency with the implementation of an automated system for managing application data.
· Calculated group and individual renewal rates based on customers' background, industry and demographic information.
· Analyzed credit, income, compliance, title documents, and appraisals during underwriting process.
· Achieved faster turnaround times in application processing by optimizing workflows within the underwriting department.
· Assessed and advised on loan applications utilizing in-depth underwriting process understanding.
· Mentored junior underwriters, providing guidance on best practices and improving overall team performance.
· Examined credit reports, financial statements and tax returns to determine repayment capability.
· Ascertained application viability by verifying collateral values, title reports and appraisals.
Servicing and Loan Modification Process:
· Coordinated foreclosure proceedings, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
· Experience in loan processing, loan servicing and default servicing.
· Maintained accurate records and reports, utilizing MSP software.
· Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
· Worked on performing and non-performing loans.
· Processing servicing comments for various deals (Well's Fargo,FNMA, First American) based on contact of mortgagers.
· Updating Borrower contact information, Loan Status, Servicing Events, Loss Mitigation happened on loan.
· Monitored Foreclosure Active, Hold and Delay and updating accordingly.
· Updating Foreclosure First legal, Service, Judgment, FC sale scheduled and attorney details.
· Ensuring to check Bankruptcy Chapters and provided accurate information based on servicing comments.
· Updating Bankruptcy Active, Discharged/Dismissed, MFR, POC, Post and Pre-Petition and attorney details Internal Use -Confidential.
· To prepare Notice of default letters and Bankruptcy active letters.
· To review and update Loss Mitigation's Modification, Forbearance, Deferral/Extension, Repayment Plans and Short sales.
· To QC reviewers file and provide feedback emails and report to the management on their performances.
· To take training for the reviewers based on any update and process related issues and provide report to the management.
· Assisting the operation manager in planning, directing and coordinating the daily activities of the Organization.
· Ensuring all productions are met with 100% TAT and set quality Standards.
· Conducting daily team huddle to discuss updates and plan of course for smooth functioning.
· Verified all the documents required to process a home loan as per customer/banker requests & inputs
· Worked in VQRS process as a Quality analyst and reviewing the documents and uploading the checklist
· Responsible for training & supporting new team members, conducting improvement/refresher sessions with other teams and SMEs to achieve consistent results
· Supported underwriting manager with completion of updates to lending policy in draft format
· Performed detailed review of appraisal for one-to-four family residential properties to determine acceptability of security for portfolio loans and loans sold to investors
· Reviewed applications to determine compliance with loan-to-value (LTV) or debt-to-income (DTI) policy guidelines
· Completed regulatory documentation within required timescale
· Maintained thorough knowledge of company products to give accurate information and recommendations to clients
· Entered client application data into loan processing systems to determine loan acceptance and amounts
· Adhered to guidelines to close all loans in adherence to internal and external investors' specifications
· Partnered with mortgage underwriting supervisor to make credit decisions within targeted timeframes to meet purchase contract deadlines.
· Worked as an Analyst and QCA in Mortgage Process (Loan Setup, Indexing, Appraisal disk Review and LE, Submit to underwriting, Credit analysis and MI)
· Approved mortgage loans by examining application and supporting documentation; estimating credit-worthiness; calculating repayment risk
· Protected bank's image by keeping mortgage loan information confidential
· Met mortgage loan operational standards by contributing mortgage loan information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying mortgage loan system improvements
· Reviewed the documents and uploading the checklist (Like payoff, insurance, taxes)
· Conducted performance tests, assessing features including functionality, reliability, performance and quality
· Expertise in FHA, VA and/or USDA loans
· Trained junior team members of quality standards and testing procedures
· Tested functionality, performance and compliance of products against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction
· Examined user requirements and verified program functionality and performance against targets.
Business analysis
Team player
Multidisciplinary teamwork
Optimizing and performance tuning
Valuation specialist
Documentation Review
Loan Evaluation
Relationship Building
Underwriting guidelines
Effective Communication
Time management abilities
Decision-Making