Astrid Prieto-Ray
FHA Jumbo Mortgage Underwriter
Charlotte, NC 28269
ad0pj6@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE
Cardinal Financial LP, Charlotte, NC — Underwriter III
(Remote)
March 2015 - October 2023
Validated automated underwriting findings, asset, income, and credit documents while verifying accuracy and completeness to render decisions on conventional, FHA, and non-conforming loans. Communicated with processors, sales management, or processing management to ensure all parties were aware of loan status and any outstanding requirements. Ensured loans were being underwritten quickly and within compliance of current agency, investor guidelines. Found solutions to challenging scenarios or loan conditions by working with underwriting or processing colleagues as needed. One of three (3) Underwriters on a team of 10+ who was delegated with Jumbo Underwriting Authority.
Indecomm Global Services, Charlotte, NC — Conventional Mortgage Underwriter
MAY 2014 - MARCH 2015
Reviewed regulatory compliance with disclosures, validated data used by an automated underwriting system to decision loans, and performed a comprehensive review of the appraisal report. Determine if loans met underwriting guidelines, product guidelines, investor requirements and eligibility requirements. Analyzed credit reports, all necessary income and asset documentation, and title reports. Updated information in the loan origination system with the appropriate loan status and related conditions. Reviewed and cleared conditions prior to closing.
Accenture, Charlotte, NC — Underwriter II
APRIL 2009 - FEBRUARY 2014
Reviewed, analyzed and decisioned loans within Company, Fannie Mae (FNMA), and Freddie Mac (FHLMC) guidelines. Verified income/tax returns, asset documentation, appraisals, credit reports, etc., to clear conditions for final approval on conforming conventional loans. Conveyed outstanding conditions and decisions to Processors and Mortgage Consultants/Loan O cers. EDUCATION
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC — Master of Regional Planning
AUGUST 1998 - DECEMBER 2000
Dual Concentrations in Housing and Community Development. Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD — Bachelor of Arts in History
AUGUST 1995 - MAY 1998
Cum Laude Graduate.
HIGHLIGHTS
Over 18 years of mortgage
experience
Over 14 years of front-line
underwriting experience
Manual Underwriting
Jumbo Underwriting
Down Payment Assistance
and Bond loan experience
Complex loan scenarios
(self-employed, multiple
properties)
CERTIFICATIONS
Accredited Mortgage
Professional (AMP),
Mortgage Bankers
Association (Dec 2022)
Certified Residential
Underwriter (CRU), Mortgage
Bankers Association (Nov
2022).
Certified Housing Counselor,
NeighborWorks America
(June 2008)
Certificate in Nonprofit
Management, Duke
University (July 2003)