Bridget D. Buttner
**** * ******* **** #****, Chandler, AZ 85251
480-***-**** **************@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications:
Effectively managed pipelines to ensure Compliance and Service Level commitments are met
Detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills which resulted in consistent top production and quality
Highly experienced with FHA, VA, Jumbo and Conventional loans
Trained on purchase, new construction, and refinance products
Professional Experience:
9/7/2021- Present : Entrust Funding – Executive Account Manager – Scottsdale AZ
Review 1003 to ensure filled out to its entirety and verifying all information is correct
Evaluate applicants financial information including salary, assets, debts and expenses
Calculating applicant credit scores
Ensure compliance with banking regulations
Submit detailed loan package to underwriting
Prep file for closing, and ensuring all screens in encompass are filled out with escrows, and any and all fees
Call out the final approval, walk borrower through the Closing disclosure and schedule the closing
03/19-9/1/2021: AmeriSave Mortgage Corp - Processing Team Lead Acting Manager – Chandler, AZ
Managed the day-to-day activities of 10+ team members
Delegated tasks to the team
Performed weekly pipeline reviews for all, including lock extensions, credit reports and all documents
Developed and implemented a timeline to achieve targets
Conducted training of team members to maximize their full potential
Conducted quarterly one on one performance reviews
Point of conduct for third party vendors to obtain title documents, appraisals, and such
Responsible for de-escalating any processing customer concerns through email and phone communication
Carried a pipeline of 30- 200 files per month
Maintained a turn time of less than 30 days from application date to funding date
Reviewed closing disclosures with the borrower to answer questions and clarify everything with them
12/17 – 03/19: The Money Source Inc. – Originations Loan Processor – Phoenix, AZ
Reviewed applications for completeness, validated loan met guidelines and updated data in Encompass
Reviewed borrowers’ credit reports and ordered any applicable supplements
Calculated debt-to-income (DTI) ratios and cash to close
Worked with internal partners to clear conditions in a timely manner
Obtained a decision on the loan within 25 days from the date of the application
Maintained SLAs, KPIs and 30-day life cycle of loan
Assisted with side by sides and training to all new employees
Processed and close 15+ loans per month
3/17 – 12/17: Bank of the West CRES Senior Loan Processor – Phoenix, AZ
Received loan application from Sales Team and reviewed documents to ensure all necessary forms have been completed and complied with underwriting, PMI, and secondary market guidelines.
Set up loan files and entered information for tracking of loan. Submitted loan through DU/LP automated underwriting system upon validation. Prepared and mailed initial or revised disclosures if applicable.
Determined and evaluated documentation needed to comply with underwriting, PMI secondary markets marketing and government agency and guidelines. Suggested alternative methods to obtain satisfactory documentation when necessary. Detected non-qualifying applicants early in the process and recommended innovative viable alternatives to qualify the loan.
Verified credit report, income, and assets. Ordered preliminary title reports, appraisals, escrow/fee instructions and all verifications necessary to complete the loan file. Solved problems and offered solutions to processors when verifications alter the quality of the loan. Prepared loans for processing sign off within specified numbered days.
Reviewed and evaluated all documents, including tax returns using judgment to ensure loan falls within guidelines per loan type
Determined allowable income to be used for loan calculations that comply with underwriting guidelines, including complex personal and business returns.
Worked with Team lead on file flow, and proactively assured timely completion of the file. Offered alternatives and solutions to meet time frames and guidelines.
Reviewed and validated the appraisal to ensure it complies with Agency and USPAP/FIRREA guidelines.
Communicated with customers, mortgage bankers and authorized employees to satisfy loan conditions as well as the status of the loan application.
Ensured all loans follow internal bank guidelines and external state and federal regulations such as VA, FHA, New Construction, Jumbo products, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Fair Lending.
Assisted with management in reviewing files prior to underwriting to ensure quality work of all files
Assisted with all peers across the floor in answering questions and coaching opportunities as well as to new hires
04/15 – 02/17: Loan Processor II- imortgage, a division of loanDepot, LLC – Scottsdale, AZ
Served as initial point of contact for the program
Acted as a liaison between borrower, underwriter, loan originator and lender
Provided customer with timely and periodic status updates of their loan application
Returned all inquiry calls within one business day
Collected required documentation from applicants and followed up on missing items
Established, maintained, and updated files, databases, records, and/or other documents for recurring internal reports
Ordered credit reports, title reports
Compiled documents for customer files and entered intakes to Data Management System for processing and assessment
Assured that all customer files were complete and in compliance with regulatory agencies and internal policies
Ensured customer privacy, security of files and appropriate staff access
Administrative Support
Prepared commitment letter(s), denial letter(s) and canceled files when necessary
Maintained pipeline report and notified management of status as needed
Processed the documents received for each file, verifying the accuracy and completeness of each document.
Prepared fund request documents for wiring funds to closing.
Made recommendations for procedural changes to increase efficiency.
Special projects as requested