CHRISTOPHER F. DENIS
▪ 407-***-**** ▪ ************@***.***
At LPS Capital Markets my responsibilities where but not limited to, the review of FHA, VA, FNMA and FHLMC loans, forensic and re-underwriting credit risk analysis; portfolio analysis and compliance review. Re-verification of credit loan documents for authenticity and the investigation of cases involving potential mortgage misrepresentations and/or fraud.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Database Design and Management
Loan Documents (1003, 1008, etc.) Windows XP ▪ TCP/IP ▪ SQL Server
Regulations Affecting Mortgage Lending Research/Analysis/Reporting
CoreLogic Certified Technology-based Collateral Risk Analysis Tools
Sybel System Sales and Client Relations
Fluent in English and Spanish
Par Tool
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January 2010 – Current Forensic Underwriter LPS Capital Markets
Performed a post-close forensic analysis of loan files for completeness and accuracy, analyzing credit documents, mortgage applications, credit history and income documents, title documents, appraisals and all other applicable required documents.
Adhere to all client/lender policies and procedures, in addition to federal, state and/or municipal laws and regulations.
Identify significant findings resulting from issues with originator’s underlying business practices, underwriting and/or fraud exposure.
Actively support the decisions and knowledge of supervisors and colleagues by sharing information about the department, business unit, organization and the underwriting industry.
Take an active role in identifying potential challenges within the underwriting process and/or department and make recommendations for changes to improve.
Multi task between different analytical projects
Maintain knowledge of all applicable underwriting guidelines by completing all underwriter training programs, learning any business unit policy and/or guidelines.
March 2009 – Dec 2009 Forensic Underwriter Digital Risk
Review closed loans for eligibility with respect to Selling Guide, DU Guide, and/or negotiated terms as defined by contracts with lender partners.
Perform risk analysis and make decision regarding deficiencies identified during the review process.
Identify transaction components that indicate a potential for fraud and perform sufficient investigative work to resolve issues that are identified.
Accurately record data and review conclusions in QAS (Quality Assurance System)
Professionally communicate the results of file reviews both verbally and in written format to internal and external customers.
Maintain a sound knowledge of guidelines. Maintain a sound knowledge of secondary market activity, practices, and business/industry practices as they impact.
October 2008 - March 2009 Teller II Wachovia Bank N.A.
Assists customers with banking transactions including checks, deposits, payments, and account related questions ensuring accuracy in each transaction.
Ensures that each customer receives outstanding customer service.
Follows all regulatory requirements and bank policies.
Participates in sales promotions and product promotions.
April 2008 - Oct 2008 Residential and Business Tech AT&T DSL
Help Desk supporting level 1-2 for DSL.
DSL Working understanding of TCP/IP, routers, switches, firewalls, bridges, and modems.
Advanced knowledge and ability to troubleshoot Windows 2000/XP/Vista operating systems.
Extensive understanding of MS Office 2000/2003/2007 application support.
Server connectivity issues.
Advanced knowledge and experience with remote access applications.
Computer hardware troubleshooting ability.
Strong communication to converse issues clearly with the end users.
Apple and MAC trouble shoot common problems
April 2007 – April 2008 Contract Underwriter OPUS
Underwrite and work on various assignments for companies such as HSBC and Washington Mutual
Review bulk purchases for portfolios to ensure compliance as stipulated by lender; review loans in post-close phase for compliance of guidelines; analyze credit history, income, title reports, appraisals
Assist Client Service Manager Team Leaders with review of other team members’ loan files for accuracy
December 2005 – April 2007 Client Solution Analyst NETBANK
Worked out problem loans; reviewed suspension items for accuracy to clear suspensions; monitored reports to track age of suspensions; finalized/cleared loans within specified time frames; escalated loans as necessary
Reviewed final executed loan packages for accuracy; tracked correspondent/broker/critical reviewer performance; tracked individual performance to meet capacity standards; reported trends and loan level detail regarding recurring errors to management; recorded number of loans cleared on a daily basis; recorded individual daily volume productions; monitored workload to meet established time frames for teams and individuals; provided details to supervisor regarding data entry errors
Performed final check for complete data entry on each loan cleared by the problem resolution team; ensured loan was funded and boarded correctly before releasing loan for sale
June 2005 - December 2005 Mortgage Loan Specialist II WELLS FARGO BANK N.A.
Processed pre-closing tasks required to produce a loan from application, to submission, and into underwriting
Processed loan files by verifying the accuracy of documents; prepared packets from loan officer submissions
Authorized clarification of Verification of Employment, Mortgage, Rent, and Homeowners Insurance
Titled and locked loans in Wells Fargo Financial Markets to take to the closing department
Nominated for awards for exceptional services to internal and external clients
Successfully completed On Board Training and WFHM Customer for Life Training
June 2003 – June 2005 Contract Underwriter THE BOHAN GROUP
Worked assignments for Morgan Stanley Bank, Washington Mutual
Job description same as current position; additionally, successfully completed Clayton Loan Analysis System (CLAS) underwriting system training; met daily production goals
Dec 1999 – June 2003 Loan Officer 1ST HERITAGE MORTGAGE (Promoted from Loan Processor position in 2000)
Maintained and solicited clients; obtained financial history for loan approvals and assisted office management
Maintained an active business development program by calling on potential or existing customers to develop new business and increase or retain existing business relationships
In 2003, one of the top producers in the company by closing on 10 loans a month on average
Represented the company in the community by participating in a variety of community activities
As Loan Processor, assisted Senior Loan Processors; contacted customers for documents for loan approval; verified income/accuracy on borrower applications; ordered titles/appraisals; submitted files to closing
EDUCATION
New Horizons Computer Learning Center▪ Currently enrolled in Database Developer program