Jonathan Traynham
310-***-**** ****************@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-traynham Summary
Good analytical thinker; great customer service skills; functions well independently; multi- task oriented; organized; resourceful; innovative; strong communication skills; internet savvy; excellent interpersonal skills
Experience
BUSINESS PURPOSE UNDERWRITER/Non QM NEXTRES LLC 2023 - PRESENT
• Communicate effectively with third parties such as brokers, title companies, insurance agents, real estate agents, etc. To ensure a smooth and efficient process.
• Evaluates and analyzes all loan packages including credit and collateral documentation to ensure investment quality loan product and seeks feedback from appraisal department on any questionable collateral.
• Checks accuracy of all calculations and analyzes debt service coverage.
• Assists with curing deficiencies in loan files as a result of failure to meet investor and/or company guidelines
• Exercises discretion and utilizes exceptional analytical abilities to detect discrepancies in documentation and/or information in order to protect company from fraudulent practices.
• Remains up to date and informed on all regulations and requirements as well as company guidelines and overlays.
Sr. NON-QM UNDERWRITER OPTIONWIDE FINANCIAL CORP 2019 – 2023
• Underwrite and approve non-QM and agency mortgages
• Maintain a large pipeline in a fast paced environment
• Expert on all loan product guidelines both Agency and Non-QM POST CLOSING SPECIALIST GENESIS CAPITAL LLC 2016 - 2019
• Package original collateral for submission to our warehouse facilities
• Prepare, maintain and track monthly margin maintenance and property status reports
• Support the Leverage/Secondary Market Team • Review the contents of the funded collateral and asset file for accuracy and completion
• Coordinate with internal and external parties in obtaining missing and/or required documentation for processing
• Ensure that all documents are executed completely with accurate data and required signatures were applicable (including but not limited to appraisals, recorded deeds, title policies, budgets, etc.)
• Assist with servicing coordinator to get matured files prepared for extension and/or payoffs
• File all final documents, i.e. recorded mortgage and final title policy in original loan file in vault up
UNDERWRITING CONSULTANT PROMONTORY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC 2012 - 2016
• Managed financial risk, regulation and compliance for government entities such as the Treasury department with regard to subprime mortgage origination and foreclosure practices
• Re- certified loans as part of a class action lawsuit to determine if they were underwritten correctly and given prime pricing when eligible
• Reviewed income documentation including tax transcripts, K-1, 1120 and 1065’s to verify compliance with government guidelines at the date of origination
• Determined if there was a benefit to the borrower if they hypothetically had one loan instead of the two loans they were sold when they refinanced
• Examined foreclosure expenses incurred by the borrower and reimbursed these expenses when the foreclosure was due to income fraud, borrower was given a sub- prime rate when they qualified for prime rates, or were given two loans when there was no benefit to the borrower or the debt to income calculation was incorrect
• Re-qualified borrowers for additional compensation after a claim was submitted for an appeal
SENIOR UNDERWRITER WELLS FARGO MORTGAGE 2009 - 2012
• Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, approving and underwriting large, unusual or complex individual consumer requests and products within company and industry guidelines.
• Manual underwriting experience: review financial statements, credit reports, and applicable ratios (i.e. debt ratios, loan-to-value)
• Examine transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness; ensuring that documents are consistent and uphold to company and industry guidelines
• Implement fraud detection techniques, performing compliance reviews, communicate results verbally and written in a professional manor to third parties
• Thorough understanding of underwriting policies and procedures, as well as investor guidelines and regulatory updates including knowledge of FHA, VA, FNMA, and FMLMC guidelines and standards
• Knowledge of LP, DU underwriting as well as secondary market practices
• Review and understanding of complex tax documentation including K-1, 1120 and 1065’s
UNDERWRITER COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS 2001 - 2009
• Analyzed complex financial data (evaluate risk assessment, credit reports, appraisal reports, title reports, and investment history) within loan guidelines to calculate whether or not to approve a home loan
• Approved multimillion dollar loans and results driven
• 2nd highest producing underwriter at the Woodland Hills branch (Wholesale Lending Division) 6th highest in the region
• Proficient in reviewing personal/partnership and corporate tax returns including K-1, 1120 and 1065’s as well as all appraisal types
• Manual underwriting experience: Evaluated debt ratio, loan to value ratios, credit score, property valuation and various other risk factors at the highest volume branch in the nation Familiar with alt A and all prime loan products EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
• Major: History
LOAN EXPERIENCE
Non-QM, Bridge, Fix & Flip, Ground up construction, DSCR (long term rental), 1-4 unit, Foreign National, Entity-ITIN, 12-24 Bank Statement loans, Asset depletion, Conventional