Stephen J. Lawrie
*** ****** ***** *****, *** Clemente, CA 92673
Mobile: 949-***-**** - Email: *************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
**/**- **/** *********** of America, Loan Officer for Direct Lender Irvine
CA
As Proquest, originating and closing business in 30 states. Quick app to
close for FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, and VA loans. Submiting 2 files to underwriting
per week. Completing 3 loan applications per day. Managed all leads and
pipeline through a Lead Management System.
7/12 - 02/13 ProQuest Home Loans, Loan Representative for Mortgage Broker
San Juan Capistrano CA
Analyzing applicants' income, credit, and property evaluations to determine
eligibility for home loans. Selling directly to borrowers: structuring
pricing calculating and packaging new home loans for Conventional, FHA, VA,
FNMA, FHLMC. Managing the loan process between the client, processing,
underwriting, lender management, escrow and title. Maintaining a consistent
pipeline upwards of 2 million dollars.
4/12 - 7/12 IMARC, Borrower Interviewer Irvine CA
Reviewed and analyzed loan file documentation to identify possible fraud.
Obtained borrower contact information by research and investigation.
Obtained a detailed interview/statement from borrowers regarding the
transaction being audited. Worked with a writer to ascertain all relevant
questions and angles have been exhausted. Summarized all audit and
interview details in a formatted written assessment.
08/07 - 12/11 Countrywide Home Loans / Bank of America Home Loans, Senior
Mortgage Loan Coordinator Irvine CA
Headhunted & recruited at Countrywide / seamlessly managed pipeline
transition continued producing an average of $8M monthly. Later in response
to slowing market conditions successfully building a Sales team of 4 senior
& 4 junior loan officers & managing each of their business'. With a notable
record of successfully Improving Loan Officer business. Improved market
conditions returning focus to assisting one / two senior top producing loan
Officers at the most successful Retail Sales Branch in the US. Managing
$20m plus pipelines & consistently funding upwards of $5m.
11/01 - 08/07 Washington Mutual*
02/05 - 08-07 Senior Sales Associate (Retail
Sales Division, Irvine CA)*
Joining one of the highest producing loan officers in the US, with the goal
of organizing, streamlining & managing a fast growing pipeline / Increasing
sales through improved efficiencies, marketing & business partner
relationships. Within two months pipeline grew from an average of $20M to
$30M with fundings at an average of $8M a month. Responsibilities included
(but not limited to) Marketing / Loan Applications / Pricing / Sales Calls
( Scenario building) / Loan packaging / operations point person / Client
Liaison / dealing directly with the BM on pricing exceptions &
profitability & fulfillment management on underwriting & production /
Escrow & Title point person/ overall coordination & execution of the entire
loan process.
04/03 - 02 /05 Senior Sales Associate (Wholesale Sales Division, Irvine
CA)*
Assisting the Account Executive and overseeing their large pipeline with 33
broker accounts, primarily in the Beverly Hills and Hollywood areas serving
many celebrities. Achieving a pull through translating to $20m - $40m
monthly funded volume. Successfully maximizing the processing and funding
of loans by coordinating and scheduling with all fulfillment departments:
boarding, loan processors, underwriting, closing / funding and post
closing, Also trouble shooting and facilitating in all areas including
arbitration of loans with underwriting and operations management. Being the
point person to premier brokers, dealing with the entire spectrum of the
lending process, including: answering and quoting loan scenarios / loan
products and programs / pricing and rate lock quotes and maintenance / loan
packaging & arbitrating conditional approval criteria. Continually
developing and maintaining business with brokers while ensuring excellent
customer service at every level of the process.
11/01- 04/03 Senior Loan Coordinator (Wholesale Division Irvine CA)*
Managing the business of 13 brokerage firms in the wholesale processing of
home loans a consistent top producer in loan fulfillment. Responsible for
reviewing loan application packages for completeness and accuracy,
verifying and validating supporting income, asset and liability
documentation to verify automated decision. Other duties included
calculating income, funds to close; reviewing and verifying credit report
and other income and liabilities. Also signing off on loan conditions,
analyzed title reports, purchase contract and escrow instructions,
identifying potentially fraudulent information, performing verbal
verification of employment Communicating between the bank & serviced
brokers.
2/99 - 9/01 Belkin Components, Warehouse Manager, Compton, CA
Ultimately responsible for maintaining a $22 million inventory; overseeing
the operations of the warehouse, covering 160,000 square feet accommodating
approximately 6,000 pallet positions; Eight - ten trailer per day standard
in receiving. Sustaining upwards of up to 500+ pallets daily in output,
representing $2 million daily in sales order revenue. Other duties
included the supply of materials to all production departments. Developing
and implementing necessary facilities and equipment to assure the efficient
storage and handling of materials; ensuring inventory systems are
maintained and only conforming parts are stored in the warehouse. Involved
continually in the development, particularly in order picking,
implementation and documentation of procedures, warehouse design/systems
and ergonomics in a rapidly expanding environment. Overseeing, training and
scheduling 40 personnel across two shifts; implementing a rigorous
reorganization program resulting in halved head count and doubled
productivity.
Previous Employment available on request
EDUCATION
Harlow College, England - Arts, Drama, Theater and Music. Contemporary
Technical Theater and Film Studies
3 CSEs, 6 GCE 'O' Levels, GCE 'A' Levels.
Professional References: Komron Tarkeshian
******.**********@*************.*** / Christine Crocker
****************@*****.*** / John Fink ****.****@*************.***