Lydiah W. Mwangi
Plano, TX **025
918-***-**** (cell)
*************@*****.***
Objective Highly motivated, result oriented, achieve organizational goals and experienced professional.
Work History
Refinance Mortgage Loan Processor
Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU)
Marlborough, MA 01752
June 13, 2016 – December 30, 2016
Review the Mortgage Loan Estimate report daily for new loans that are not yet disclosed or transferred
Handle refinance loan applications
Reviewing the 1003/application form and updating Mortgagebot LOS as necessary
Finalize Loan Estimate and issue disclosure package to the client via secure email
Review alternative documentation submitted and update LOS accordingly
Upload credit documents to Imageflow, calculate and review income documents
Track contingency date, rate lock expiration date, and closing date
Mark follow up calls in outlook calendar
Transfer complete file to underwriting within 7 calendar days of application
Provide borrower with commitment letter once file is approved and notify client within 48 hours of delivery of approval to review outstanding conditions
Gather all necessary conditions, review and submit to underwriting (send email to underwriter indicating conditions are ready for review)
Conduct weekly pipeline calls with management
Provide borrower with frequent updates throughout the loan process according to Reg B
Clear loan files at least 10 days prior to anticipated closing date
Review pipeline report to ensure all loans are accounted for within the pipeline
Review Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) report daily for loans that require Notice of Incomplete (NOI) letters or Commitment letters
Ordering Appraisals and title commitments through attorneys, Equity National and Proteck
Registered as a Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO#1506732) with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLS).
Optimum pipeline size is 20-45 loans with an average of 20 funded loans per month
Accounts Processing
National Grid, Northborough, MA
March 7, 2016 – June 10, 2016
Responsible for completing complex transactions, extensive research, analysis and problem solving to customer issues and concerns
Provided prompt, accurate and professional response to ensure effective customer relations.
Researched and accurately inputted and edited information in CSS.
Successfully perform any Accounts Processing duties including but not limited to complex billing.
Successfully complete the appropriate back office function to ensure a quick and satisfactory response to the customer. Handled emergency outage calls, as needed.
Implementation Coordinator/Document Administrator
Bank of America, NA., Waltham, MA
June 8, 2015 – December 31, 2015
Responsible for performing routine operational duties related to commercial mortgage loans in compliance with the Bank's policies, procedures and related laws and regulations
Assists in the loan application process; originates loan documentation and boards loans and maintaining good customer relations
Identifying trends, issues and making recommendations to improve the underwriting process, products or customer service
Responsible for underwriting the customer's loan amount and making recommendations within personal underwriting authority and ensuring accurate records are maintained at all times.
Maintaining a set of sound policies, procedures and standards which are consistent with the Bank.
Title Specialist
Vendor Resource Management, Mortgage Services
Carrollton, TX
April 4, 2013 – May 8, 2015
Oversight and management of REO title curative production
Managing a relationship with our VA Regional Counsel, various foreclosing attorney firms, various servicers and other national title companies & interacting on a daily basis with the above to resolve simple and complex title issues per the client’s timeline
Daily managing a portfolio of assets located nationwide ensuring messages, tasks, emails and title extensions are updated and responses upon research provided within a 24-hour period
Resolving simple and complex title issues by providing various resolution options
Analyze, evaluate and provide advice on upgrading productivity and procedures
Maintaining current policies and procedures pertaining to both the client and VRM
Custodian of confidential information pertaining to the company and clients
Identifying areas of operational improvement and providing suggestions and solutions
Ensure a high level of internal and external customer service focus
Produces major complex reports for management
Support multiple team members in a fast-paced highly driven environment
Working closely with Operation mangers, Asset Managers, closing specialists and brokers to ensure that there are no title defects that will delay closing; &
Working special projects when assigned and without notice.
Title Examiner/Curative
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
Plano, TX
March 7, 2013 – March 24, 2013
Examined title, clear deeds, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, easements, and plats/maps to determine ownership, encumbrances, and to verify legal descriptions of property
Analyze chain of title and preparation of reports outlining title-related matters
Prepare property reports and title commitments
Examined title reports from outside abstractors
Title Representative
National Bankruptcy Services
Dallas, TX
November 2012 – February 27, 2013
Worked electronic case monitoring files, logins for proof of claims, amended claims, transfer of claims, payment change notices in accordance with client, company, investor, state, government agency, and Bankruptcy Code guidelines
Responded to routine inquiries from clients, debtors and debtors’ attorneys, vendors and staff regarding internal and external process
Handled special projects as assigned
Promptly determined when attorney action was required.
Title Representative II
NDEX Title Services, LLC
Addison, TX
July 2010 – October 8, 2012
Worked reports daily & vendor systems utilized by various clients
Reviewed and researched title and all relevant documentation in a timely and thorough manner, in accordance with all legal mandates and regulatory guidelines.
Resolved problems related to prior liens, deed in lieu, assignments, legal description issues, chain in discrepancies of title issues as well as missing, incomplete, inaccurate or contradictory information received
Verified collateral packages/title packets that all vital documents were included performed the necessary search to confirm that these were the correct documents
Determined levels of risk pursuant to company practices, policies and state regulations.
Analyze, evaluate and provide advice on productivity and procedures
Handled FHA, VA and Conventional Loans
Monitored, responded and resolved any emails, faxes and telephone calls regarding title related inquiries from foreclosure department.
Trained new hires
Maintained expert and current knowledge of all computer systems utilized by our company and various client vendor systems
Researched external information services familiar with free and paid subscriptions to on-line information services as needed
Notified clients on various title issues associated with their loans and provided resolution options pursued to resolve issues
Custodian of confidential information pertaining to the company and clients
Title examining and searches which included abstract, plats, surveys, analyzing deeds, deeds of trust/mortgages, easements, judgments, tax assessments, probates, divorce decrees, civil suit, federal tax lien, prior liens and bankruptcy notices other applicable instruments affecting title to property
County website online searches
Perusal of documents pertaining to the laws, regulations, policies and directives which govern the operation of loans
Performed additional office duties as instructed
Office Manager
Amtel, LLC, Irving, TX - September 2009 – February 2010
Maintained tax records of the Office & highly confidential matters concerning customer’s information. Provided administrative and clerical support to the Executives of the company
Handled the office petty cash
Was responsible for hiring staff & verifying documents they provide upon hiring and ordering office supplies for the corporate office including all the T-Mobile stores in Texas.
Maintained daily appointments for the Executives as well as handled their travel arrangements.
Title Analyst
Trust Oil & Gas – Mineral Management
Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. Tulsa, OK April 2006 – September, 2009
Reported to the Oil & Gas Administrator was responsible for entering assets & assisted in evaluating and preparing title documents relative to opening and closing of accounts both in Metavante & Petrodata
Performed title searches and examination.
Custodian of confidential information and data
Perusal of documents pertaining to the laws, regulations, policies and directives which govern the operation of loans
Utilized various county/registrar’s website to search for recorded documents
Prepared conveyances such as deeds, oil and gas leases and assignments
Maintained close interdepartmental interaction with Heads of Personal Trust, Trust Operations & Accounting. Interacted with third parties such as oil companies and county authorities Nation wide
Maintained a set of sound policies, procedures, standards and tools which are consistent with the Bank.
Run detailed asset reports, as well analyzed Trust/Agency Agreements, Wills, final decrees
Requested payments for various Registrars and County Clerks offices
Notification of purchasers, operator, tax assessors/collectors and lessees of ownership change
Run income/expense reports, calculated and processed approved final closing fees.
Provided copies of conveyances to beneficiaries for their records as well as execution.
Performed general office duties.
Member of NALTA (National Association of Lease & Title Analysts) & TALTA (Tulsa Association of Lease & Title Analysts)
Education
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration with a concentration in Management, University of Phoenix, Dallas, TX graduated in 2014
ALTA’s Land Title Institute with a certificate of completion for course Title 101 (Version 2001) completed on 07/25/2012
Skills
Able to work independently, multi-task and time management conscious
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, Mortgagebot LOS, Loan Prospectus (LP), various assessors, tax, property websites and Netronline
Ability to meet established deadlines & present a professional image
Recognized as being detail oriented
Excellent computer skills, including various vendor systems; LPS, LSAMS, Sharepoint, Vendorscape, Aacer, AS400, Fortracs, Citrix, LexisNexis, Resware and Lenstar
Strong mathematical and analytical abilities
Strong understanding of complex mortgage issues
Outstanding record of operational and compliance audits
Excellent organizational, analytical, and leadership qualities
Skilled at directing and motivating team members to achieve project goals and objectives
References will be available upon request.