Maureen Kelly

Paralegal - PSE&G

Rutherford, NJ

acxsj7@r.postjobfree.com - 201-***-****

Well-organized, detail-oriented, hard-working; aggressive and eager learner; works well with clients; able to work independently; excellent communication skills. Notary Public. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Paralegal/Closing Coordinator

PSE&G - Newark, NJ - July 2011 to June 2016

• Review title reports

• Prepare all loan documents in accordance with loan commitment and title repuort

• Verify judgments in title report are not against our borrower

• Receive and review executed loan packages for both commercial and residential borrowers

• Check documents for accuracy and notarize when needed

• File UCC Financing Statement for all closed loans both residential and commercial

• Complete closing files for commercial and residential loans

• Submit documents to title company for recording

• Fund loans

Senior Contract Specialist

CIT GROUP, INC - Livingston, NJ - July 2007 to March 2011

• Collected all due diligence in connection with the closing of SBA loans.

• Prepared and reviewed loan documents in accordance with SBA requirements.

• Ordered title searches, UCC searches, surveys, appraisals.

• Communicated with both inside and outside contacts.

• Specialized in 504, 7A, and PariPasu loans.

• Reviewed pay applications from contractors, ordered and reviewed inspection reports in connection with each pay draw, funded contractors and vendors for multiple disbursement construction loans through final funding. Senior Closer

BOILING SPRINGS SAVINGS BANK - Rutherford, NJ - March 2004 to July 2007

• Performed all aspects of real estate closings from beginning through post closing.

• Reviewed mortgage and title commitments and cleared any title issues; ordered payoffs, prepared HUD -1 Settlement Statement and loan documents for commercial, conventional and construction loans.

• Communicated with title companies, attorneys, and clients; scheduled closings and oversaw closing and post closing personnel.

• General administrative duties; performed quality control reviews of closed loan files. Closer/Settlement Agent

FLAGSTAR BANK - Hackensack, NJ - December 2002 to November 2003

• Prepared closing files from contract to closing.

• Reviewed title commitments, ordered payoffs, prepared HUD-1 and loan documents, disbursed mortgage proceeds.

• Communicated with title companies, attorneys, and clients.

• Scheduled closings and completed post-closing packages. Real Estate Paralegal/Title Officer

VESTED TITLE INC - Jersey City, NJ - June 1993 to November 2002

• Total preparation of closing files from start to finish.

• Typed and reviewed title commitments, cleared any title problems, prepared endorsements, ordered flood and judgment searches.

• Order tax searches, order payoffs, prepare HUD-1 Settlement Statements and loan closing documents; disburse loans.

• Communicated with lenders and brokers, scheduled closings, and attended closings, both in and out of the office.

Real Estate Paralegal

RICHARD MAUSNER, ESQ - Secaucus, NJ - October 1989 to June 1993 Real Estate Paralegal

RUSSO, TUMULTY & NESTER - Jersey City, NJ - September 1985 to May 1989 EDUCATION

License

Kovats School - Maywood, NJ

November 2002

Certificate in Paralegal

St. Peter's College - Jersey City, NJ

June 1987

Certificate

First School of Legal Studies - Union City, NJ

June 1985

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SKILLS/TRAINING:

• Knowledge of SnapClose, Microsoft Word and Excel, Encompass, Citrix, Power Point, Triad Closing Disclosures, SAP.

• Lomar Continuing Education Seminars, New Jersey Land Title Seminars.

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