Cheryl A. Emilio
Cheryl
*** ******* *******, ********* *******, Ohio 44147
Ph: 440-***-**** E-mail: ************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Accomplished finance professional with over ten years of verifiable success in achieving and exceeding
revenue, profit and business growth objectives with various industries and environments. Experienced in
mortgage underwriting, account management and payroll. Excel at relationship building with all levels of
personnel and key decision makers.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Assess Credit Risk Appraisal Review CoreLogic
Credit Report Income Analysis Title Analysis
Lotus 1-2-3 Spectrum 5.5.1 Automated Valuation Models
Oasys Management Software Payroll WordPerfect 6.0
Microsoft Office Microsoft Works Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word Microsoft Access Microsoft Outlook
DU/LP Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JPMorgan ChaseBank – Cleveland, OH
4/10 to 6/10
Correspondent Repurchase Underwriter (temporary assignment)
• Reviewed correspondent loan files to determine the probability of repurchasing.
• Reviewed demands submitted from Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac and determined
how to start the loan file review process.
• Logged files into Chase database to keep track of daily productivity.
• Reviewed pay stubs, tax returns, bank statements, self employment (Secretary of
State), social security award letters, homeowner's insurance, respa documents,
appraisals, DU/LP approvals, loan applications, hardship letters, credit bureaus,
mortgage histories etc. to determine if the loan was eligible and within guidelines
at the time of loan origination.
• Reviewed original appraisals and field review appraisals to determine if the value
was supported at the time the loan originated. Searched Cyberhomes.com for
values and ordered AVM's (Corelogic).
• Contacted employers to re-verify employment.
• Final decision was documented in writing with an executive summary and sent to
Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac.
National City Bank, now a part of PNC – Highland Hills, OH
8/09 to 4/10
Asset Resolution Team (CRC underwriter)
• Provide analytical support and ongoing administration of accounts
• Monitor the workout strategies on assigned accounts and interact with other asset
managers, the market manager, and occasionally with bank management and
clients
• Involved in the administration and resolution of credits that have been identified
as criticized or classified assets under OCC and bank risk rating guidelines
• Will consult with the line of business managers or handle credits directly to
reduce the banks risk of loss
• Provide guidance in restructuring or collateral evaluation of other non-criticized
assets
• Discuss accounts with outside legal counsel, inside attorneys, etc on legal issues
with accounts
Homeowners Assistance Negotiator II 6/08 to
8/09
• Reviewed accounts for possible short term/long term loan modifications
• Reviewed short sale/settlement packages from real estate agents, brokers, etc
regarding accounts being settled to reduce banks overall debt
• Reviewed all investor accounts for possible short term repay or loan modification
programs according to investor guidelines
• Answered all incoming calls from customers, brokers, real estate agents,
attorneys, etc regarding loan modification process
• Reviewed pay stubs, tax returns, title reports, credit reports, property reports, etc
to determine program eligibility and property values
• Reviewed accounts with supervisor for loan consolidation
NovaStar Mortgage, Inc., Independence, OH 5/2003 –
10/2007
Underwriter (laid off)
• Underwrote sub prime loans per lender policy and investor guidelines for final
decision of approval or denial
• Underwrote for the top two Account Executives totaling $10-$15 million a
month
• Used automated underwriting systems combined with manual underwriting
• Adhered to lender/investor guidelines, underwrote accordingly and kept up to
date with changing guidelines as market and lender appetites changed
• Ensured marketability of collateral using internal data and review of appraisal
• Structured loans with external and internal customers (mortgage brokers and
account executives) and provided counter offers when loans did not meet lender
criteria
• Maintained loan integrity and located any document discrepancies via use of
Lexis Nexus for quality control
• Reviewed all loan documents including but not limited to credit reports analysis,
income, appraisals, title reports, housing history, RESPA documentation, state
specific documentations to maintain compliance
• Possessed underwriting authority up to $650K and loans above $650K up to $1.4
million with second review from management per company policy
• Loan exception authority included loan amount, cash out, Debt to Income and
Loan to Value (DTI and LTV)
• Maintained supervisory role when management was absent
Selected results
8 Averaged 120 – 150 complete loans per month (included appraisal, title work,
etc)
9 Recommended into the Leadership Development Program to prepare for
management role
10 Received the President’s Club Membership Award in 2006 for the top three
underwriters throughout the company
11 Received the Customer Service Award for the best region to provide excellent
customer service
12 Consistently make sound decisions while guarding company assets
Solutions Help Desk Underwriter
• Answered Underwriting and scenario questions for all internal and external
customer such as Underwriter, Account Managers and Brokers
• Reviewed credit profiles and granted exceptions if guidelines were met
• Interacted with Loan Servicing (main office) and CSC (credit company)
regarding payoffs and credit problems
• Worked with Account Managers to successfully close loans
• Coached Account Executives on internal guidelines, pricing changes and sales
techniques
• Answered 50-200 call daily
Condition Desk Underwriter
• Reviewed all conditions and appraisals and cleared if applicable for Account
Managers and Underwriters
Account Manager
• Primary contact for brokers and maintained the loan file from approval through
the closing while keeping brokers and account executive informed of the loan file
process
• Tracked loan documentation and cleared prior to document and closing
conditions, including verification of appropriate initial disclosure documents
Doc Drawer
• Responsible for verifying integrity of request, preparation and packaging of loan
documents including completing special instructions and mailing of documents
of appropriate parties
• Accurately input loan document information into Novalinq and shipped
documents
• Worked closely with the funding department to ensure accurate information was
presented documents
EDUCATION
Graduate of Marketing/Management Program and Clerical Office Services
Medina Vocational Center, Medina, OH