Carla P. Elwell
Philadelphia, PA ***** • 267-***-**** • **************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Highly detail-oriented and organized Mortgage Processor with a comprehensive knowledge of conventional and government loan programs. Track record of thriving in fast-paced, and challenging environments. Skilled in gathering, evaluating, and verifying loan documents to guide each loan from preapproval to closing. Exceptional at meeting and exceeding customer expectations by treating all parties with integrity, listening to their needs, and providing consistent follow up through the loan process.
Technical skills: Microsoft office, Byte, Ca$h, Encompass, iDesk
Languages: Portuguese (Brazil)
EXPERIENCE
AMERICAN HERITAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Trevose, PA 11/2015 – 09/2021
Mortgage Processor II
Managed and processed an individual pipeline of residential purchase and refinance of various loan types including Fannie Mae (FNMA) Conventional, FHA, PHFA Government, Jumbo, New Construction and Portfolio loans.
Contacted new clients for Welcome Introductory Call within 48 hours
Verified loan details and conditions needed for financing and delivered clear concise instructions in setting turn time expectations to all parties ensuring closing deadlines were met or exceeded
Managed and monitored an average of 35-45 loans in my pipeline by running daily reports and following up on all needed documentation to include pending loan conditions, loan approved, denied, incomplete or cancelled notifications
Sent out commitment letters, re-disclosures, Change of Circumstance, and ensured initial loan estimates were sent to applicants per lender and mortgage lending guidelines
Verified employment, deposits, income, assets, and updated loan application through the Loan Origination System (Byte) with required supporting documentation
Reviewed credit report with borrower to confirm debts and balances, debt to income ratio (DTI) changes and identified any potential risk of deviating from standard processing time or loan eligibility and corrected issues if possible
Tracked expiration dates and obtained updated items to ensure compliance: i.e., credit reports, rate locks, appraisals, agreement of sale (AOS), addendums etc.
Internal and external communication with loan officers, borrowers, realtors, homebuilder, contractors, home counseling agencies, homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and traditional third-party vendors as applicable to obtain documents as needed such as: appraisal reports, PMI, flood certificates, subordinations, updated homeowner’s insurance, debt and mortgage payoffs, tax certificates, third party invoices
Submitted loan to underwriting for final approval, cleared all processing conditions to send the loan to the closing department
CARDANO REALTORS, Abington, PA 03/2015 – 11/2015
Client Care Real Estate Coordinator
Built business through creating "WOW" moments along the Customer Experience Timeline.
Primed the team for buyer/seller seminar workshops
Prepared purchase agreements and listing contracts
Contacted current and past clients on dates and occasions that were specific and important thus developing and nurturing the customer experience relationship
TBI MORTGAGE (TOLL BROTHERS), Horsham, PA 06/2013 – 11/2015
Senior Loan Processor
Managed and processed purchase loans for borrowers buying high end new construction of Toll Brothers Homes Communities.
Communicated with loan officers and/or borrowers to request required documentation to process the loan
Verified employment, income, assets, deposits, and updated the proprietary (LOS) loan origination system, Eye, which was later migrated to Encompass
Reran desktop underwriter (DU) and updated loan changes several times throughout the life of the loan which is usually 6–12-months
ALLY FINANCIAL INC / GMAC MORTGAGE / GREEN TREE SERVICING, LLC, Horsham, PA 03/2012 – 07/2013
Loan Processor
Managed and processed an individual pipeline of residential purchase and refinance of various loan types including Fannie Mae (FNMA) Conventional, Jumbo, and New Construction loans.
Met both internal and external expectations by building close relationships with all parties involved in the transaction
Worked as part of a Team but individually prioritized tasks and appropriately balanced fulfillment demands
Met productivity quota and maintained quality metrics
Validated proper documentation and updated Encompass, loan origination system
Detailed review of loan requirements to move loan forward and identified issues up front when applicable
Obtained alternate documentation for loans to be manually underwritten due to compensating factors
Used daily reports to track and record loan status
Issued commitment letters, 10-day incomplete letters, met re-disclosure requirements, truth in lending disclosures (TILs), and any agency specific documents
PHH MORTGAGE, Mt. Laurel, NJ 03/2011 - 03/2012
Loan Coordinator for UBS Wealth Management USA, Team
Specialized in processing of purchase and refinance mortgage loans for exclusive high-net-worth clients of UBS (having $1,000,000 or greater in assets) and for UBS employees.
Collaborated firsthand with financial advisors and their client from the onset of loan submission through the closing
Set customer expectations, provided status updates, informed client of documentation necessary to close
Interacted with internal departments to advocate for the client
Managed inbound and outbound communications with customer and third-party stakeholders ensuring positive working relationships with all parties
Met or exceeded monthly closing forecasts while consistently meeting client’s and Financial Advisor’s expectations utilizing LOS (Cash$) and (iDesk)
MEGA MORTGAGE LLC, Philadelphia, PA 03/2004 – 07/2011
Loan Processor
Served as a liaison between borrower, loan officer, lender, realtor and/or builder in evaluating, assembling, and submitting loan application with corresponding conditions need to close refinance and purchase loans to various lending underwriters for approval.
Processed applications and collected documentation ensuring compliance to mortgage guidelines and conditions
Ordered title, appraisals, verification of employment (VOE), pay-offs, credit reporting and rescoring
Ran desktop underwriter (DU)
Compiled loan conditions and uploaded submission package for investor underwriter loan approval or denial of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, 203K, VA government or Subprime loans
EDUCATION
Liberal Arts courses, La SALLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA