Bernard West
Apt. *** Charlotte, NC 28262
ac0u19@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To secure a position in the field of Finance where I can apply and build on the experience I have gained in the Business/Financial World.
Summary of Qualifications
Well trained in handling overall responsibility of Underwriter, Mortgage Manger, and Retail Manager
Excellent leadership and managerial skills
Strong ability to work in teams and collaborations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Pay close attention to detail
Strong work ethic and hard working
Adapt extremely fast to changes in my circumstances
Works well under pressure while delivering duties effectively
Very reliable, helpful, flexible and open to new challenges
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Johnson C Smith University, Charlotte, NC
Bachelor of Business Major in International Business / Finance Candidate 05/2015; Dean’s List
Experience
Guarantee Rates Pipeline Manager Charlotte, NC 06/2016-present
Provides daily supervision and direction for a team of 3-5 mortgage processors
Responsible for daily pipeline management for SLA’s, defined daily / monthly metrics, purchase contract dates success and monthly unit goal
Interpreted policies while analyzing applicant, property and documentation; ordering all required verifications, documentation and subsequent follow-ups
Responsible for team members to be in compliance and following the company’s policy and procedures
Process liaison documents between lenders and legal department
Provide guidance and manage training to other loan documentation team members
Manage an assigned pipeline of loans and or assign new loans to other mortgage / loan processors
Experience with Encompass, DocMagic, DocuSign, VA Loans, Conventional Loans, Jumbo Loans, and/or eSign capabilities
RMC Retail Underwriter/Mortgage Manager, Charlotte, NC 01/2015-06/2016
Certified Underwriter for forward and reverse loan applications.
Analyzed and evaluated the collateral, credit and financial status of individual’s loan approvals.
Ensured loans adhere to program, compliance, due diligence and industry requirements
System: TCI, Para Data, and Smart Sheet
Performed loan file review of all borrower and transaction information
Ensured data accuracy of all information in the system of record
Analyzed credit report related information and confirm accuracy.
Confirmed accuracy of Findings Report information
Analyzed Findings Report messages and conditions for proper routing of the transaction
For Decision Finder, Automated Underwriting and LP approved transactions, analyze transactional areas of the file to include appraisal, title, fraud detection and purchase contract to ensure conformity with Aurora's guidelines
Took specific courses in appraisal review including appraisal red flags and market analysis- applied skill set to desk reviews and second level reviews
Created document checklists according to the type of modification consideration; responded appropriately to internal or other 3rd party inquiries.
Gathered documents for the loan modification process which included credit report updates, appraisals, income tax returns, and asset verifications.
Communicated with CRM/UW to request additional documents; analyzed requests to determine appropriate courses of action and steps required.
Ensured strict adherence to operational policies, procedures, and guidelines; established strong working relationships with the management and staff.
Submitted completed files to Underwriters and declined un-qualified loans such as DOJ, HAFA, HAMP, NON HAMP, and other applicable programs.
TD Bank Consumer Loan Underwriter Greenville, SC 07/2013-01/2015
Analyzed and interpreted financial documents (consumer credit reports, income documentation, consumer and business tax returns, etc.) to determine risk associated with a potential customer
Made decision on mortgage applications based on analysis of application and documentation
Ensured loans were decisional with adherence to all applicable guidelines
Successfully partnered with distributed sales team as a liaison for communicating complex mortgage terms
Assisted in educating centralized processing team in technical data and mortgage information
Other Work Experience
Call Center Mortgage / Retail manager
Retail Loan Processor/ Loan Underwriter II
Computer Skills
Proficient in TLC, Para Data, Smart Sheet Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook