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EDWARD LAPENTA
716-***-**** *********@**********.***
OBJECTIVE
EXPERIENCE
Underwriter Specialist with extensive experience in operational effectiveness, quality management, multitasking, strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills seeking a similar role with a strong company.
CAREER SUMMARY
Customer service oriented with a proven ability to provide team-leadership for maximum productivity. Skilled at decision making and communicating effectively to attain company goals. Proficient in evaluation of other party risk for payment.
Skills
UNDERWRITER • HSBC BANK • 2018 • 2022
Analyze and evaluate financial data related to loan requests/documents to ensure accuracy and completeness
Perform risk assessments on potential loan recipients based on credit rating, borrowing history, and other specific risk factors
Record loan denials and specific basis for declining application
Monitor and report noncompliance with loan covenants
Maintain client relationships and provide superior customer service
Review loan documentation and vendor reports to identify signs of fraudulent activity
EEOC Compliant Trained
Assisted the collection team deferring mortgage payments, the fraud department as a Fraud Specialist and the mortgage team as a Mortgage Specialist during Covid
MEDIATION/LOAN PROCESSOR • PHH MORTGAGE • 2015 • 2018
Verifies, compiles and types application information for mortgage loans.
Approves loan compliance
Prepares mortgage loan application file for underwriting
Tracks status of loans including number of applications, loans approved, canceled or denied
COMPLIANCE ANALYST • KELLY SERVICE AT M&T • 2014 • 2015
Review business and personal checking accounts for fraudulent activity
Verify to ensure checking accounts are in compliance with bank and federal regulations
WORKOUT SPECIALIST • HSBC/PHH MORTGAGE • 2010 • 2014
Specialized in working with Fannie Mae, Private and Freddie Mac mortgage loans
Provided loan modifications
Responsible for mediation processes
AUTO LOAN COLLECTION SUPERVISOR • WACHOVIA DEALER SERVICES/ WELLS FARGO BANK • 2001 • 2010
Supervised 15 employees; hired and trained new associates
Interim Manager for New Jersey RBC
Monitored calls and resolved complaint calls
Reviewed time cards and managed scheduling PTO Time
Attended automobile auctions
Committee Chair responsible for running Wachovia Dealer Services Family Picnic and office donation fund
COMMERCIAL CREDIT/COLLECTIONS REPRESENTATIVE • MOORE BUSINESS FORMS • 1998 • 2001
Resolved credit and invoicing discrepancies
Completed accounting procedures
Collected on large commercial accounts
Skills
Underwriting Approval
Loan Portfolio
Loan Applications
Financial Statements
Underwriting Guidelines
Foreclosure
Ensure Compliance
Education
Erie Community College
Business Management
52 Michael Anthony Lane
Depew, NY 14043
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