SUMMARY
Focused Senior Underwriter with ** years of experience and passion for FHA and Conventional
loans. Adept at applying analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex problems and
influence decision-making.
SKILLS
Managing Risk
Analyzing Data
Guidelines Knowledge
Risk Evaluations
Working Collaboratively
Problem Resolution
Customer Service
Organizational Skills
Computer Skills
Work Ethic
Critical Thinking
Friendly, Positive Attitude
EXPERIENCE
Senior Underwriter
Corona, CA
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group/ Oct 2020 to Apr 2022
Utilized understanding of underwriting guidelines to keep work in line with
government regulations, professional standards and company requirements.
Conducted comprehensive analysis and evaluated risk to control underwriting loss.
Used authority to decide whether to accept, reject or suggest modifications to
application proposals.
Collaborated with multiple agents, brokers and partners to obtain underwriting
information.
Analyzed loan risk and reviewed loan conditions and requirements.
Analyzed applicant financial and credit status, evaluating assets and risk to determine
loan feasibility.
Demonstrate ability to comprehend software, program and guideline changes; able to
quickly implement new changes in daily production with minimal error rate.
Validating automated underwriting findings, assets, income and collateral documents
while verifying accuracy and completeness as a corporate retail and wholesale
underwriter
Senior Underwriter
Maitland, FL
Digital Risk Mortgage Services/ Feb 2015 to Sep 2020
Inspected financial statements, credit information and title data to complete
underwriting process.
Assessed loan conditions and provided effective feedback regarding decisions.
Analyzed loan-to-value ratios, debt to income ratios and credit scores to make
underwriting decisions.
Ability to work in FHA Connection, DU and LP systems
Senior Underwriter
Jacksonville, FL
PHH Mortgage Corporation/ Jul 2010 to Apr 2014
Reviewed and evaluated Mortgage applications to approve, suspend or decline
requests.
Entered data into underwriting database to track activity during application process.
Collected and reviewed third-party reports to support decisions.
Authored first drafts of conditional approvals and delivered updates every
resubmission review request.
Completed analytical review of borrowers' credit profile, income (pay statements,
verification of employment, profit and loss statements, tax returns, rental income),
collateral, and assets while ensuring adherence to investor and product requirements
ensuring quality decisions are rendered
Underwrite mortgage loan applications and evaluate loans in order to maximize
organizational profit and minimize risk. Proficient in reviewing, titles, liens/
judgments, escrow, private mortgage insurance and appraisal reports for underwriting
decisions
Property Preservation Specialist
Jacksonville, FL
Sparta Special Servicing/ May 2009 to May 2010
Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties, using strong active
listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems.
Managed day-to-day activities involving tenants, subcontractors and property
management.
Managed routine maintenance and emergency response services provided by
contractors and vendors.
Processed FHA loans ensuring conveyance condition is met within investor guidelines
and timeframes.
Filed HUD extensions to reduce/eliminate lose of interest cut.
Create detailed chronologies that assist in finding vendor errors pertaining to city
violations and demolition notices.
Manage vendors and attorney's offices to ensure completion of all FHA evictions.
Complete access requests for pre- and post- sale loans, in a timely manner.
Initiated hazard claims to recoup losses per damaged properties that were insured.
Completed process manuals and flow charts for Property Preservation department.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
High School Diploma
Florida Community College of Jacksonville Dec 1996
Jacksonville, Florida
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified HUD DE Underwriter, Government - 202