Operations Officer - Chief Underwriter
Keros Mozillo Mortgage Banker
301 N Lake Ave., Pasadena Ca 91101
Developed and managed integrated product campaigns between investors, corporate, branch offices and brokers. Prepared and presented Senior Executive proposals, bulk packaging and prepared underwriting guidelines for resale guidance.As Chief Underwriter I manually underwrote all loans over $1 million to effectively analyze the loan applicants creditworthiness and either approve or deny mortgage loans to borrowers. As the Chief Underwriter I would review and provided second signing authority to the underwriting staff for loan amounts over $500,000.00Package overview for salability, compliance and regulations. Worked with national and local investors (Chase, Countrywide, Citi, etc.) negotiating guidelines on forward master commitment, purchases and securitizations while maintaining positive relationships and increasing revenue. Accomplishments:•Exceeded goals through execution of overall guidelines and marketing plans to increase production while minimizing financial risk.•Authored and distributed company underwriting guidelines and program matrix.•Final loan credit decision for Corporate (Highest underwriting signing authority) and delegated MI underwriter.•Jumbo, Conventional, Second Trust Deed, DE Underwriter for MGIC, PMI, UGIC•Compliance, Risk Management, Training & Hiring, Analysis, Account Service, Senior Level ReportingMortgage underwriter known for strengths in risk assessment, income/credit analysis and documentation review. Consistently commended for the timely and accurate completion of compliant loan packages facilitating volume growth while preserving book-of-business quality.Comprehensive knowledge of underwriting guidelines and restrictions for conventional and government-insured loan programs for both conforming and nonconforming mortgages. Leveraged knowledge of loan products to help restructure turned-down loans for subsequent approvals. Maintained compliance with lending, underwriting and government requirements.