Donna M. Richards
West Warwick, RI 02893
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SUMMARY
A goal oriented professional with extensive experience in the lending industry. Specific strengths in problem analysis/resolution, decision making and the implementation of strategic action plans.
SKILLS
Leadership/Management Problem Solving Strategic Planning Communication
Analytical Conceptualization Customer Service Organizational
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Citizens Bank, NA, Warwick, RI 3/20 to 11/23
Office of the Chairman, Executive Mortgage Senior Advocate
Review, analyze and investigate mortgage complaints submitted by customers received from Regulatory Agencies, Government Agencies, and the Executive Leadership Group
Interact with internal and external customers to improve the overall customer experience and provide an effective and efficient resolution to complaint(s)
Utilize problem solving and analytical skills as well as using knowledge of bank products, services and risk management allowing for effective resolution(s)
Consistently provide formal written resolution correspondence prior to or to meet Regulatory Agency due date(s)
Maintain a queue of 25-40 cases, while managing a 2-day case review Service Level- Agreement (SLA)
Citizens Bank, NA, Warwick, RI 11/16 to 3/20
Consumer Unsecured Lending Underwriter
Underwrite unsecured loan applications using Citizens guidelines created for this specific product
Analyze and review income documentation and/or tax returns to qualify applicant(s)
Consistently maintain high Quality Assurance reviews
Provided suggestions to management which were implemented and aided in the approach to working loan(s)
Loan authority approval to $50,000, the maximum loan amount for this product
Citizens Bank, NA, Warwick, RI 8/15 to 11/16
Mortgage Processor II
Liaison between the Loan Officers and Underwriters
Processed mortgage loan applications for both purchases and refinances including FNMA, FHA, and VA
Analyzed and reviewed loan applications, income, appraisals, and titles
Performed weekly pipeline calls with Loan Officers to discuss the progress of loan files to move towards completion and closing(s)
Managed and maintained a pipeline averaging 40 loans consistently meeting contingency and closing date(s)
Bank of America, NA, Framingham, MA 7/13 to 8/15
Mortgage Loan Coordinator
Liaison between Mortgage Loan Officers, processing centers and borrowers
Assisted three high volume Mortgage Loan Officer’s with obtaining loan documents and meeting critical document deadline(s)
Worked with the processing centers in getting loans ready for underwriting review
Worked with reports to maintain proper processing on all loan files: meeting approval dates, contingency dates, and closing dates
Homestar Mortgage, Providence, RI 10/11 to 7/13
Loan Processor
Liaison between Loan Officers, Underwriters and Lenders
Processed Conventional, FHA and VA loans
Analyzed and reviewed loan applications, income, appraisals, and titles
Prepared loans for closing
Maintained a loan pipeline of 40-50 loans
Bank of America, NA, Lincoln, RI 6/09 to 9/11
Home Loan Specialist II
Responsible for processing/underwriting mixed pipeline of conforming and nonconforming loans
Analyzed and reviewed loan applications, income, appraisals, and titles
Accomplished extensive testing mandated by the corporate office to receive sign off authority
Worked directly with Loan Officer and Processing Assistant to manage a large volume pipeline
Home Loan Investment Bank, Warwick RI 3/09 to 6/09
Residential Mortgage Underwriter
Automated Underwriting utilizing Freddie Mac Guidelines
Prescreened applications and issued disclosures
Analyzed and reviewed income, appraisals, and titles
Calculated all loan figures for accuracy on the Good Faith Estimate as well as prepared the loan closing documents
Home Loan Investment Bank, Warwick RI 2008 to 2009
Senior Credit Analyst (Small Business Administration Loans)
Interbay Funding, LLC, Mansfield, MA 2007 to 2008
Commercial Loan Processor
National Equity Title Services, Inc., East Providence, RI 2006 to 2007
Client Services Coordinator
Wilmington Finance, North Kingstown, RI 2002 to 2006
Mortgage Underwriter