J. Todd Benefield

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Underwriter III at Cadence Bank, N.A. @ Cadence Bank, N.A.
J. Todd Benefield's Location
Cumming, Georgia, United States, United States
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About J. Todd Benefield

Seasoned professional with more than 17 years in the mortgage industry looking to be an immediate high contributor and integral part of your company servicing clients. I have been a Loan Officer, Underwriter, and an Asset Manager. I have most recently been working remotely from home for the past six years. I am a highly motivated, self starter who works diligently while being a team player.

J. Todd Benefield's Current Company Details
Cadence Bank, N.A.

Cadence Bank, N.A.

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Underwriter III at Cadence Bank, N.A.
J. Todd Benefield Work Experience Details
  • Cadence Bank, N.A.
    Underwriter Iii
    Cadence Bank, N.A. Oct 2018 - Present
    Atlanta, Georgia
  • State Bank And Trust Company
    Senior Mortgage Underwriter
    State Bank And Trust Company Jul 2017 - Sep 2018
    Greater Atlanta Area
  • Arch Mortgage Insurance Company (Arch Mi)
    Senior Underwriter
    Arch Mortgage Insurance Company (Arch Mi) May 2010 - May 2017
    Remote
    • Formerly United Guaranty Mortgage Insurance Company until Jan 1, 2017 when Arch MI purchased UGMIC from AIG. • Maintain a working knowledge of and ability to analyze credit reports, income documentation, assets, liabilities, property appraisals, and title reports, to insure loans meet company standards for sale into secondary market.• Required to have a current knowledge of FNMA/FHLMC guidelines, standards, and practices along with internal overlays.• Delivering outstanding customer service by effectively communicating guidelines, answering scenarios, and updating loan information for both internal and external customers.• Meeting and regularly exceeding the minimum daily production goals while following company policies, processes, and procedures.• Became the first and only employee in the company’s history to receive a #1 rating for two consecutive years through United Guaranty’s Employee Performance Rating system. • Lead the team in the absence of the manager in order to continue the team’s ability to get answers back to customers regarding guidelines and scenarios in under the allotted response times set by management.• Collaborated activities between customers, Imaging, Registration, and Underwriting on a daily basis to get files in need of special attention completed in a rush situation. • Engaged with lenders, borrowers, and peers every day to guarantee turns times on applications were being met and any issues with a file were being handling accordingly and accurately. • Very adaptive to change in processes, technology, and guidelines with my goal of quickly and fully understanding these challenges in order to communicate them to other employees who required more leadership and guidance in the situation.• Proficient in the use of Encompass, AS400, Sharepoint, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
  • Executive Asset Management
    Senior Asset Manager
    Executive Asset Management Jan 2008 - May 2010
    Greater Atlanta Area
    • Communicate and interact with real estate brokers all across the country in the disposition of foreclosed assets.• Manage a portfolio of 300+ real estate assets within company and client guidelines to liquidate properties at the highest value in a timely manner. • Prepare and maintain a well-documented chronicle of events and actions pertaining to the disposition of the asset.• Complete the listing process for all new REO properties (review valuations, appraisals/BPOs, comps, etc.), while evaluating properties for repair, obtain bids and contract vendors. • Originate and follow a successful marketing strategy which is the most timely and profitable for the investors• Communicate effectively with agents on securing the property, completing trash-out steps and any other issues with regards to property as well as confirm our marketing strategy.• Review and sign purchase contracts as well as obtain any necessary addendums/amendments.
  • Wilmington Finance
    Senior Underwriter
    Wilmington Finance May 2006 - Jul 2007
    Greater Atlanta Area
    • Working in conjunction with the Account Executive in building broker relationships and issuing loan commitments while acting as a liaison between the client and underwriting within the wholesale division.• Providing quality loans for the company by underwriting and evaluating residential mortgage applications originated by the company's branch offices.• Active role in training all new Account Executives the guidelines and program requirements in order to make a quality loan.• Responsible for reviewing and rendering credit decisions, within approval authority, that would benefit the customer while adhering to investor guidelines.
  • Option One Mortgage
    Senior Underwriter
    Option One Mortgage 2003 - 2006
    Greater Atlanta Area
    • Responsible for making sound credit evaluations in a fast paced environment while maintaining excellent customer service.• Averaged at least 7 file underwritten per day on a consistent monthly basis.• Shown the ability to underwrite residential mortgage loans, SFR to Multi-unit properties, along with variety of different loan programs within the Sub-Prime industry.• Assisted in detecting possible mortgage fraud, as well as utilizing internal fraud detection.• Delegated as the Underwriter Team Lead in the absence of the actual Team Lead. • Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to underwrite loans weighing risk for reward. • Ability to interpret and distinguish between an appraisal that is true to its estimate versus being stretched in order to create a false value.
  • Equity First Mortgage
    Mortgage Loan Officer
    Equity First Mortgage Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
    Marietta, Georgia

J. Todd Benefield Skills

Mortgage Lending Loans Loan Origination Credit Underwriting Mortgage Banking Refinance Residential Mortgages Loss Mitigation Customer Service Management Mortgage Underwriting Banking Insurance Investment Properties Sales

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Frequently Asked Questions about J. Todd Benefield

What company does J. Todd Benefield work for?

J. Todd Benefield works for Cadence Bank, N.a.

What is J. Todd Benefield's role at the current company?

J. Todd Benefield's current role is Underwriter III at Cadence Bank, N.A..

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What schools did J. Todd Benefield attend?

J. Todd Benefield attended Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College Of Business.

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J. Todd Benefield has skills like Mortgage Lending, Loans, Loan Origination, Credit, Underwriting, Mortgage Banking, Refinance, Residential Mortgages, Loss Mitigation, Customer Service, Management, Mortgage Underwriting.

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