Nandy E. Cortez
Antioch, CA *4531
adx43z@r.postjobfree.com
Career Objective: To secure a position where my knowledge of Commercial, International and Mortgage Lending with years of experience and strong organizational skills may be utilized to improve department goals in the field of finance.
U.S. Bank – Mortgage Banking, August 2019 to Present Title: Consumer Loan Underwriter III
Underwrite mortgage loans to analyze capacity, capital, character and condition
Ensure loans meet all program and product specifications
Knowledge of credit financial analysis techniques and investor requirements
Provide timely and consistent credit decisions
Excellent customer service skills
Meet all department goals for productivity and quality control
Possess a high degree of attention to detail and DU/LP experienced Mutual of Omaha Bank / Synergy One Lending – Mortgage Banking, January 2019 to August 2019 Title: Underwriter (remote)
Underwrite JUMBO, conventional, conforming, non-conforming and manual mortgage loans
Analyze complex financial and income statements, business tax returns and credit information
Review customer’s credit worthiness and make underwriting decisions
Strong analytical skills with real estate awareness and attention to detail Bank of the Orient – International Banking, October 2017 to January 2019 Title: VP, Underwriting Manager
Lead a team and implement mortgage underwriting principles for the underwriting department
Communicate effectively job expectations, planning, directing, monitoring and appraising job results
Manually underwrite complex loans from international banking customers
Finance of America / Pinnacle Capital Mortgage – Mortgage Banking, November 2014 to October 2017 Title: Senior Underwriter
Underwrite JUMBO, conventional, conforming, non-conforming and manual mortgage loans
Ensure thorough and accurate analysis of loan application and all related documentation Social Finance Inc. (SoFi) – Private Banking, June 2014 to November 2014 Title: Underwriter
Underwrite mortgage, education loans, personal and term loans of high net worth borrowers
Analyze complex financial and income statements, business tax returns and credit information
Lead member of appraisal review team
Analyze borrower’s credit, collateral and capacity to repay the obligation
Communicate loan decisions to ensure compliance deadlines are met with regards to pre-disclosures, approval letters, denial notices, and counteroffers
Knowledge of underwriting procedures and credit financial analysis techniques J.P. Morgan Chase & Company – Mortgage Banking, November 2012 to June 2014 Title: Senior Staff Underwriter
Underwrite mortgage loans to analyze capacity, capital, character and condition
Ensure loans meet all program and product specifications
Knowledge of credit financial analysis techniques and investor requirements
Provide timely and consistent credit decisions
Excellent customer service skills
Meet all department goals for productivity and quality control
Possess a high degree of attention to detail and DU/LP experienced California Bank & Trust – Special Assets – Commercial, April 2010 to November 2012 Title: AVP, Commercial Loan Administrator III
Underwrite a classified commercial loan portfolio consisting of secured, unsecured, construction, REIT, commercial real estate, strip malls, apartment complex lending, C & I lending, income producing commercial real estate, SBA and equity lines of credit and asset based loans
Strong technical expertise in closing and administration functions including document processing, preparation, due diligence review, funding of loans
Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting.
Maximizes recovery of active and charge-off credits and minimize Bank loan losses
Review customers’ financial position and make credit recommendations
Negotiates to restructure and/or pay-off loans and manage vendor relationships
Represents the Bank to legal counsel, real estate brokers, and appraisers, minimize collection and legal expenses incurred and handle property management
Recommend risk grades and accrual status to ensure appropriate Bank reserve levels
Prepare written and oral reports to make recommendations to management regarding strategies to assess and minimize loss exposure. Implement action plans to resolve credit problems Wells Fargo Home Mortgage/Institutional Lending, April 2003 to April 2010 Title: AVP, Mortgage Underwriter 3
Examine overall loan documentation of unusual or complex transactions to ensure accuracy & completeness.
Review loan-to-value ratio, credit and title reports, appraisals, income & asset documents to ensure loans meet standards for sale into the secondary market.
Ensure loan processing staff, producers, or brokers procure appropriate underwriting procedures. DU/LP experienced
Knowledge of underwriting procedures, creditor financial analysis techniques and investor requirements. Experience in property management.
Underwrite 2nd Home Equity Lines of Credit for the Wholesale department.
In-house underwriter for Stonecastle, Land & Home Financial.
Handle customer issues. Assist underwriting assistants, client relations, funders and closers. Possess high degree of attention to detail.
Wells Fargo – U.S. Corporate Banking & Technology Group, November 2002 to April 2003 Title: AVP, Corporate Banking Relationship Manager 2
Coordinate and implement new Treasury Management Products for the Bank’s Fortune 500 customers. Proactively manage client issues
Call clients to ensure satisfaction and or opportunities for improvement on their Treasury Products
Ensure accuracy of profit monitoring systems, process wire and book transfers
Ensure exception pricing is reviewed, renewed or change as needed.
Monitor overdrafts/CEO/RCH/ACH/DOD & recommend action for approval
Open and close Market Rate accounts, review billings for accuracy and assist customers with issues
Assist with collection of account receivables, handle and support U.S. Corporate 800 phone line, make on-site client visits
Wells Fargo – HSBC Trade Bank N.A/Structured Trade Finance, March 2001 to November 2002 Title: AVP, Credit Analyst / Underwriter 3
Analyze and evaluate balance sheets, income statements and cash flows of Trade Bank’s commercial loans
Write underwriting memorandums on new and renewed loans. Maintain quality of underwriting memos and submit for recommendation and approval
Assist Credit Officers, Relationship Managers and Chief Underwriters on a multitude of tasks
Assist in traditional export financing, handle inquiries from all customers
Collect, validate and analyze internal & external financial data ensuring timeliness and accuracy
Assist other credit analysts for quarter end Account Receivable purchases
Maintain financial reporting systems, conduct research of data for analysis
Create spreadsheet, discount/rebate calculation and summary of A/R purchases
Prepare Promissory Notes, Full Credit Report and Interim Credit Report on new and existing commercial loans
Wells Fargo – Wholesale Loan Services, June 1979 to March 2001 Title: AVP, Operations Manager 2, Senior Collateral Analyst
Lead a group of Collateral Analysts who provide the highest quality service which meets the needs of commercial loans internal and external customers
Analyze A/R, A/P, Inventory, balance sheets and income statements of wholesale commercial asset-based loans. Review vendor invoices
Assist in the set-up, booking and preparation of prospects, new and renewed wholesale commercial loans
Assist in tracking and process of payments and advances of commercial loans
Review field examinations, credit agreements and full credit reports
Maintain quality of analysis reports and timeliness of delivery within costs
Review and evaluate production data and monitor performance of staff
Create a learning environment leading to the most efficient and effective process
Provide leadership and motivate staff to achieve goals and objectives
Provide quality control, feedback, coaching and training to team members