PAULA ANN WILLIAMS
Spring, TX 77373
Phone: 815-***-****
Email: *****.*.**********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Mortgage Processor with 25+ years of experience supporting loan officers, underwriting, and closing teams across retail, correspondent, refinance, and credit-union environments. Known for strong file ownership, exceptional customer service, and the ability to manage complex loan pipelines under tight deadlines while maintaining compliance and delivering a seamless borrower experience. CORE COMPETENCIES
• Senior Mortgage Processing
• Due Diligence
• Compliance
• Quality Assurance
• Loan Pipeline Management
• File Ownership & Pipeline Management
• Credit, Income & Asset Analysis
• AUS (DU) Review
• Investor & DPA Loans
• Underwriting Conditions
• Clear to Close
• Client & Third-Party Communication
• Time Management
• Customer Service Excellence
• Team Collaboration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Mortgage Processor
SWBC Mortgage Corporation August 2025 – April 2026
• Managed full loan files from initial receipt through closing and post-closing.
• Reviewed credit reports, income calculations, AUS findings, and bank statements for accuracy and compliance.
• Determined investor loan programs and registered DPA loans; obtained all required borrower documentation.
• Ordered and reviewed appraisals, flood certs, VOEs, fraud reports, title, insurance, surveys, VA LAPP numbers, CAIVRS, and FHA case numbers.
• Collected and cleared underwriting conditions; coordinated with borrowers, sales teams, title companies, and third parties to meet closing timelines.
• Prepared files for closing, ensuring QC approval, VVOEs, final inspections, and all pre-doc and funding requirements.
• Completed post-closing follow-ups to ensure compliance and loan completion. Senior Mortgage Processor
New American Funding March 2025 – June 2025
• Prepared loan files for underwriting upon receipt from LOAs.
• Reviewed credit, income, AUS findings, and bank statements to identify and resolve issues.
• Ordered and reviewed appraisals, flood certs, fraud reports, verifications, title, insurance, surveys, VA LAPP numbers, CAIVRS, and FHA case numbers.
• Cleared underwriting conditions and coordinated with clients, sales teams, and third parties to meet closing deadlines.
• Ensured completion of final documentation, fraud reports, VVOEs, MERS registration, and final inspections. Mortgage Processor
Mr. Cooper / Nationstar Mortgage November 2024 – March 2025
• Processed refinance and second-mortgage loans nationwide.
• Reviewed post-underwriting files and ordered required third-party services.
• Verified DU findings and collected borrower conditions.
• Coordinated with clients, sales teams, and title companies to meet closing timelines.
• Submitted loans for closing and ensured proper signing of closing disclosures.
• Followed files post-funding to ensure accurate and timely disbursement. Mortgage Processor (Temporary Assignment)
The Reserve Network, Inc. – Welby Financial Credit Union October 2024 – November 2024
• Provided processing support during maternity-leave coverage.
• Ordered appraisals, title services, insurance, and VOEs.
• Served as backup support to maintain workflow continuity. Senior Mortgage Loan Processor
InterLinc Mortgage Services Houston, TX April 2024 – August 2024
• Managed full loan files from receipt through underwriting and clear-to-close.
• Reviewed credit, income, assets, and AUS findings.
• Ordered required third-party services and collected underwriting conditions.
• Coordinated with all parties to ensure timely closings. Loan Processor
First United Mortgage Group Durant, OK December 2021 – November 2023
• Processed loans from application through closing.
• Reviewed credit, income, asset documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Maintained communication with borrowers and third parties to support timely closings. Loan Processor / Loan Officer Assistant
Guaranteed Rate Chicago, IL April 2018 – December 2021
• Processed loan files and assisted Loan Officers with pre-approval documentation.
• Communicated with borrowers and supported loan program selection.
• Assisted with Loan Estimates and ensured smooth file progression through underwriting and closing. Loan Processor / Loan Officer Assistant
Guild Mortgage Company San Diego, CA May 2013 – April 2018
• Processed mortgage loans through underwriting and closing.
• Reviewed credit and income documentation.
• Supported Loan Officers with client communication, pre-approvals, and loan program coordination. EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater at Rock County
Associate Degree in Science 1983 – 1986