Ebony Thomas

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Assistant Vice President - Gse Asset Management @ Lument
Texas, United States
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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States, United States
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About Ebony Thomas

A disciplined and positive professional with 20+ years of combined experience processing, closing, servicing, and the asset management of commercial real estate and government-sponsored enterprises (GSE) loans for multifamily housing. Currently applying all knowledge to compliance role. Recognized for mentoring and managing teams, problem solving, creation and improvement of processes, and ability to establish departments. Strengths are mitigating risk, time management, communicating the big picture while building exceptional relationships with investors, clients, and colleagues.~If you want to go fast - go alone. But if you want to go far - go together~Industries: Banking, Commercial Multifamily Real Estate, Accounting, Asset Management, Servicing, Loans, Finance, Operations, Agency Lending (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac), Closing, Processing, Underwriting

Ebony Thomas's Current Company Details
Lument

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Assistant Vice President - Gse Asset Management
Texas, United States
Ebony Thomas Work Experience Details
  • Lument
    Assistant Vice President - Gse Asset Management
    Lument
    Texas, United States
  • Merchants Capital
    Vice President, Compliance
    Merchants Capital Jun 2023 - Present
    Carmel, In, Us
  • Merchants Capital
    Senior Loan Closer, Gse Closing
    Merchants Capital Nov 2022 - Jun 2023
    Carmel, In, Us
  • Lument
    Vice President - Gse Asset Management
    Lument May 2022 - Nov 2022
    New York, New York, Us
    • Lead and manage a team of six (6) asset managers directly, and six (6) asset managers; (2) analysts indirectly • Collaborate with business leaders, GSE stakeholders, and cross functional teams to ensure compliant asset management and servicing operations• Review and approve risk rating assessments and memos performed on a quarterly basis which include the evaluation of the asset financial performance, property inspection, sponsor management, and deal structure • Review and approve pre and post securitization borrower requests including COVID-19 reserves, commercial leases, easements, forbearance, hazard and casualty loss, late charge, partial release, property improvement alteration, property management change, rate cap escrows, and required repairs• Oversee the identification of watchlist and performing loan defaults and timely submission of CREFC investor status reports • Created, established, and maintain policies and procedures in accordance with industry guidelines, internal risk management guidelines, and loan documents to manage risk• Created the risk rating job aid utilized by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Asset Management• Train all new hires (approximately twelve new hires since November 2020)
  • Lument
    Assistant Vice President - Gse Asset Management
    Lument Oct 2020 - May 2022
    New York, New York, Us
    In October 2020, ORIX Corporation USA combined with fellow ORIX Real Estate Capital brands Hunt Real Estate Capital, and Lancaster Pollard to form Lument.
  • Orix Corporation Usa
    Assistant Vice President - Gse Asset Management
    Orix Corporation Usa Jun 2020 - Oct 2020
    New York, Ny, Us
    In October 2020, ORIX Corporation USA combined with fellow ORIX Real Estate Capital brands Hunt Real Estate Capital, and Lancaster Pollard to form Lument.• Lead and manage a team of six (6) asset managers directly, and six (6) asset managers; (2) analysts indirectly • Collaborate with business leaders, GSE stakeholders, and cross functional teams to ensure compliant asset management and servicing operations• Review and approve risk rating assessments and memos performed on a quarterly basis which include the evaluation of the asset financial performance, property inspection, sponsor management, and deal structure • Review and approve pre and post securitization borrower requests including COVID-19 reserves, commercial leases, easements, forbearance, hazard and casualty loss, late charge, partial release, property improvement alteration, property management change, rate cap escrows, and required repairs• Oversee the identification of watchlist and performing loan defaults and timely submission of CREFC investor status reports • Created, established, and maintain policies and procedures in accordance with industry guidelines, internal risk management guidelines, and loan documents to manage risk• Created the risk rating job aid utilized by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Asset Management• Train all new hires (approximately twelve new hires since November 2020)
  • Pinnacle Financial Partners
    Senior Vice President - Gse Loan Closing
    Pinnacle Financial Partners May 2019 - Jun 2020
    Nashville, Tn, Us
    • Responsible for the processing, insurance/third party report review, commitment letter preparation, rate lock, closing, and funding and Freddie Mac SBL loans.• Work directly with underwriters, originators, legal, and investors from loan inception to delivery.• Created a procedure manual, closing workbook, closing checklist to increase efficiency and automation.
  • Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital, Llc
    Loan Closing Manager - Gse Loan Closing
    Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital, Llc Jul 2018 - May 2019
    Cleveland, Ohio, Us
    • Lead and managed a team of five (5) loan closers responsible for the processing, insurance review, ordering of third-party reports, commitment letter preparation, rate lock, closing, funding, and delivery of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Conventional loans (specialties: Credit Facility, Forward Commitments, MHC, Bond Credit Enhanced mortgages, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, and MBS Tax-Exempt Bond). Team closed 187 loans totaling $1.8B in 2018. • Worked alongside CCO, DCU, Director of Loan Servicing, Controller, and Director of Asset Management to improve productivity and maintain expected service levels.• Integral in writing and maintaining procedures.• Created Fannie Mae closing workbook, and email templates utilized for loan closings to improve turn times, decrease data entry, and mitigate risk.
  • Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital, Llc
    Senior Loan Closer - Gse Loan Closing
    Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital, Llc Nov 2016 - Jul 2018
    Cleveland, Ohio, Us
    • Closed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans. • Prepare statement of fees, Loan Commitment, rate lock authorization and confirmation letters in accordance with lender guidelines.• Enter loans into Fannie Mae Origination & Underwriting, and delivery database.• Upload documents into Freddie Mac ICT and DMS system.• Work alongside the Underwriter and notify of any material issues.• Review and approve attorney-prepared and borrower-submitted legal documents, and other items to satisfy closing conditions.• Facilitate document preparation, loan signing, authorize funding and closing.• Train and mentor new Loan Closers.
  • Ready Capital
    Loan Closer - Gse Loan Closing
    Ready Capital May 2015 - Nov 2016
    New York, New York, Us
    • Responsible for the integrity of the loan process and closing for Freddie Mac SBL and Commercial Real Estate loans.• Review and approve attorney-prepared and borrower-submitted legal documents.• Prepare internal statement of fees and approve escrow prepared settlement statement. • Integral in writing and maintaining procedures. Train and mentor new Loan Closers.
  • Triumph Bancorp, Inc.
    Commercial Loan Operations Specialist
    Triumph Bancorp, Inc. Nov 2014 - May 2015
    Dallas, Texas, Us
    • Reviewed proposed loan documents for compliance with terms of loan approval.• Coordinate closing with loan officer, legal counsel, and Title Company.• Board loans and funding in FIS Horizon Banking System.• Allocate monthly payment proceeds, prepare and fund draw requests.
  • St Residential
    Loan Closing Manager - Commercial Loans
    St Residential Jan 2010 - Sep 2014
    In 2009, the FDIC closed Corus Bank. Starwood Capital Group purchased an interest in the troubled commercial loan portfolio, a partnership with the FDIC. Starwood, through its subsidiary, ST Residential managed the $4.5B+ of condominium loans, multifamily and office properties nationwide.• Managed four (4) loan closers and two (2) administrative assistants.• Managed a 30-asset, 3000+ unit, $1B+ nationwide Commercial Loan and Real Estate Owned (REO) portfolio.• Ensured compliance of sales closing thresholds and signing authority by reviewing Loan Documents against Real Estate Contracts and HUD-1 Settlement Statements. • Authorized to review and approve terms and pricing of sales and closings through loan funding and disbursement.
  • Corus Bank
    Loan Closer - Commercial Loans
    Corus Bank Feb 2005 - Dec 2009
    Us
    • Established loan condominium tracking division. Chosen as the founding member of this department, integral in creating processes and defining responsibilities of the role.• Managed 50-asset, $2B+ nationwide loan and Real Estate Owned (REO) portfolio.
  • Corus Bank
    Accounting Clerk
    Corus Bank Sep 2000 - Feb 2005
    Us
    • Processed wire transfers on the Federal Reserve Fed Wire system. Sold and purchased excess funds in the Federal Funds Market. Monitored all wires against the Office of Foreign Assets Control database. Responsible for the reconciliation of the banks cash position.
  • Corus Bank
    Loan Processor - Commercial Loans
    Corus Bank Sep 1997 - Sep 2000
    Us
    • Processed commercial loans, posted loan payments, and payoff letters.

Ebony Thomas Skills

Auditing Reo Banking Sellers Accounting Condos Valuation Brokerage Portfolio Management Mortgage Lending Negotiation Finance Real Estate Financing Commercial Banking Account Reconciliation Foreclosures Real Estate Microsoft Excel Asset Management Internal Controls Customer Service Real Estate Transactions Budgets Financial Reporting Financial Statements Construction Loans Due Diligence Loan Modifications Funding Commercial Real Estate Loans Fha Real Estate Development Commercial Lending

Ebony Thomas Education Details

  • The University Of Texas At Arlington
    The University Of Texas At Arlington
    Business Administration And Behavioral Science
  • Tarrant County College
    Tarrant County College
    General Studies

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What company does Ebony Thomas work for?

Ebony Thomas works for Lument

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Ebony Thomas's current role is Assistant Vice President - Gse Asset Management.

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Ebony Thomas attended The University Of Texas At Arlington, Tarrant County College.

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