Sheri Fong *** Valleyview Way, South San Francisco, CA
Qualifications:
Results driven, continuously stimulated, and propelled in providing experience in real estate and lending activities and sales and operations management in banking to further enhance my career in the financial industry.
Excellent management, communication, and sales skills
Strong attention to detail and highly organized; ability to achieve immediate, long-term goals, and meet operational deadlines
Successful working as an independent contributor, as a team member, and as a manager.
Versatile, responsive, and resourceful; ability to manage multiple concurrent/diverse projects, ascertain business changes, and identify roadblocks.
Experience
Real Estate Consultant
Urban Realty, San Francisco Bay Area
October 2010- Present
Placing clients’ needs, goals and objectives at the forefront of every transactions
Bringing to the buyers and sellers the same level of service, dedication and respect
Strong communication, negotiation and management skills in combination with in-depth knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area’s neighborhoods and real estate market
Client satisfaction and effectiveness as counselor, facilitator and liaison – from property search or listing, through market analysis, to negotiations, escrow and closing
Perseverance, tenaciousness and attention to detail in service to clients
Experience in financing residential loans reassures trust and respect by colleagues and clients alike
A proven network of expert vendors for inspections, warranties, repair, lending and more
Processor
San Mateo Credit Union
May 2015 – August 2015
Provide support to Real Estate Loan Officers, Managers, Underwriters, Services, Closers, and Funders to ensure completeness of financial and loan data.
Evaluate loan documents to ensure accuracy, completeness and conformance.
Coordinate loan closing activities with members and other third parties including title companies and real estate agents.
Review application, financial documentation, credit report, appraisal report, and preliminary report.
Communicate with members throughout the loan process, collecting financial documentation for lender approval and ensure compliance with portfolio and investor guidelines.
Conduct financial cash-flow analysis using Prime Alliance and structure loans.
Assess rates and loan program; lock in rates with correspondent lender.
Maintained and managed pipeline of 50+ loans per month including first mortgages, fixed second mortgages, and home equity lines of credit.
Resolved and cleared reported information on credit report, appraisal report, and preliminary report.
Assist in coordinating daily tasks to ensure transactions are complete on time.
Underwriter
Freedom Financial, Consolidation Plus
January 2014 – May 2015
Underwrite unsecured loans and ensure compliance with Portfolio lending guidelines.
Maintained 12 underwrites per day, as one of the top underwriters in a staff of 6.
Accuracy level to details and compliance maintained at 95%, overall portfolio loss rate less than 1%.
Analyze income, conduct cash-flow analysis from Paystubs, W-2s, Tax Returns, and Bank Statements
Review credit report and ensure OFAC and credit rating is accurate
Provide support to loan officers, processors, servicers, negotiators, and management to ensure completeness of financial data
Facilitate and train team members to become familiar with portfolio loan guidelines and procedures,
Recommend methods to achieve goals, and propose implementation on portfolio guidelines
Correspond with borrowers throughout loan process, collect conditions to analyze stability, ability, and willingness along with financial history to conduct cash flow analysis
Maintain an outstanding client experience throughout the loan process
Manage, coordinate, and monitor pipelines.
Mortgage Lending Consultant
Aditi (Contractor with Silicon Valley Bank: Private Bank), Menlo Park
July 2012 – October 2013
Underwrite loans and ensure compliance with Portfolio lending guidelines.
Provide support to Senior Mortgage Lenders, Managing Directors, Deal Teams, and Processors to ensure completeness of financial data.
Analyze income, conduct financial cash-flow analysis from paystubs, W-2s, and Tax Returns.
Evaluate loan documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and conformance.
Correspond with borrowers throughout loan process, collect conditions for underwriting teams to analyze stability and financial history.
Assist in coordinating daily tasks to ensure transactions are completed on time.
Coordinate loan closing activities with borrowers and other third parties including title companies, lawyers, and real estate agents.
Assess rates and loan program; lock in rates with correspondent lender.
Review application, financial documentation, credit report, appraisal report, and preliminary report.
Manage, coordinate, and monitor pipelines.
Maintain an outstanding client experience throughout the loan process to establish relationship retention.
Residential Mortgage Consultant
Select Financial, Daly City, CA
January 2008- July 2012
Underwrite using DU for FNMA/ Freddie/ Jumbo loans
Conduct financial cash-flow analysis (Point) and structure loans.
Consult clients on purchase, refinance, and home equity loan products.
Communicate with borrowers throughout the loan process, collect financial documents for lender approval and ensure compliance with lending guidelines.
Review application, financial documentation, credit report, bank statements, appraisal report, and preliminary report.
Provide instructions and work with 3rd parties including escrow officers, loan closers, funders, and appraisal vendors.
Review, analyze, and examine loan documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Assistant Manager
U.S. Bank, San Francisco, CA
January 2005-January 2008
Managed store operations and controlled operational losses; reviewed and monitored loss trends to minimize business risk
Provided assistance and resolution to escalated issues; reviewed, researched, and resolved operations errors within specified timeframe.
Supported and guided staff of 10 to familiarize in financial products, services, and operations procedures.
Trained tellers and personnel to prospect and cross-sell to meet the financial needs of both merchant and consumer clients.
Oversaw branch on behalf of branch manager when absent.
Reviewed and audited new accounts to ensure compliance standards are met.
Supervised branch in operations including authorizing approvals and service issues.
Responsible for monitoring daily and quarterly branch sales goal.
Assisted and aided other branches for retail support.
Responsible for staff scheduling to maximize resources and reach business objectives
Responsible for interviewing and evaluating staff performance
Personal Banker
Wells Fargo, San Francsico, CA
February 2002-December 2004
Achieve top ten percent each quarter as a personal banker in the market area
Accomplished rewards and made name recognizable for outstanding sales performance
Increased sales by prospecting for opportunities outside the bank
Pre- Qualify borrowers, submit to centralize underwriting, work with borrowers on getting approval and clearing items to close the loans (Home Loans, Residential, Auto, Personal, and some commercial lines of credit).
Advised and resolved customer issues for both business and consumer clients
Supervised branch operations with authorization approvals and service issues
Worked with partners in referrals and cross-selling to meet clients’ requests
Organized sales and service area to meet compliance measures
Provided sales training to personnel to gain skills and knowledge of financial products and services
Responsible for monitoring daily and quarterly branch sales goal
Structured and arranged goal plan for branch and staff
Input and reviewed accuracy of international and domestic wire transfers
Education
San Francisco State University 2000-2005
B.S. in Business Finance
Licensed Realtor
Taken fire and casualty class with A.D. Banker