Beth Ahern Email & Phone Number

Tempe, Az

• Partnered with Insurance agents to update, modify and review the mortgage applications taken.• Assisted in training agents to navigate through the entire mortgage loan process. • Worked directly with customers, to gather documentation needed • Processed documents received, submitted to and worked with Underwriting and closing

Chandler, Az

Vice President Underwriting (2011–2014) - Established a new mortgage-underwriting unit at Chandler site: recruited and developed a core team of 50+ employees to maximize flexibility and capacity across loan processing and closing for Conforming, Non-Conforming, Government and MHA loans.- Contributed to full training of operation processing partners and team leads in underwriting practices including regulatory policies and bank guidelines. - Advanced several team members to… Show more Vice President Underwriting (2011–2014) - Established a new mortgage-underwriting unit at Chandler site: recruited and developed a core team of 50+ employees to maximize flexibility and capacity across loan processing and closing for Conforming, Non-Conforming, Government and MHA loans.- Contributed to full training of operation processing partners and team leads in underwriting practices including regulatory policies and bank guidelines. - Advanced several team members to leadership positions across Senior Underwriting, Direct Endorsement, and Corporate Level VI underwriting.- Monitored productivity, efficiency, and work production for quality control.Operations Manager / Assistant Vice President (March 2009–July 2011)- Led processing team covering FHA, VA, Conventional, Non-Conforming, and MHA loans.- Promoted and trained members to team lead positions and achieved pipeline quality and production goals. Underwriting Manager / Assistant Vice President (June 2007–March 2009)- Stepped in as team leader across underwriting processing to fulfill business needs during conversion to centralized fulfillment: team selected as “beta team” for implementation of new “Virtual Loan Files” system.- Collaborated with site administrators in converting to an automated paperless system and other upgrades. Underwriting Manager (2006–2007)- Recognized as Top Underwriting Manager for 2007 and advanced to President Council (special honor).- Chosen as the only underwriting manager to pilot the POD concept merging underwriting, funding, and processing into one unit.Assistant Manager (2005 – 2006)- Accountable for managing processing escalations in sales and operations group.- Reviewed team-underwriting files for quality, risk management, and ensured training coverage. - Second signed and approved escalations for exceptions permitted on secondary market.Underwriter (2003 – 2005)- Approval Authority up to 2 million, Clues automated and manual underwriting. Show less

Chandler, Az

Tempe, Az

- Charged with ensuring investor’s needs were met through attainment of appropriate loan documentation. - Collaborated on a special project with Quality Assurance; reviewed files and assisted in problem resolution to ensure loans were acceptable to investors.

Prescott, Az

Branch Manager (1999–2002)Assistant Manager (1996–1999)Underwriter (1994–1996) - Accountabilities included loan set-up, processing, production, collections, risk management; hiring, training, process improvement, and business development. - Sold property and casualty insurance and participated in off site management training.

Prescott, Az

- Advanced from administrative assistant to underwriter handling loan originations and standard processes. - Funded subprime mortgages and managed account servicing and collections.