DE Mortgage Underwriter

Posted on: 2008-07-24

LORELEI K. SPRAGUE 10309 E Rising Sun PI Gold Canyon, AZ 85218 480-288-0591 home 602-400-3389 cell OBJECTIVE: A position in the mortgage/banking industry where by my management, processing, underwriting, funding, training, sales and customer relation talents can be effectively utilized to improve operations and contribute to company profits. SUMMARY: Over 18 years experience in all aspects of the mortgage industry which include extensive responsibility in underwriting, processing, sales, management and funding of mortgage loans. Excellent analytical, mathematical, verbal and written communication skills. Consistently able to meet or exceed the demands of a fast paced work environment. Work well within a team structure and independently; goal oriented and self-motivated. Set up internal structure of mortgage companies and correspondent lending divisions with a staff of 5-20 employees; managed the operations of funding, Title 1/125 and quality control departments. • UNDERWRITING: Experience includes reviewing, analyzing, and conditioning the credit, income, and asset worthiness of all borrowers for FHA/VA, Bonds, Conforming, Non-Conforming, Heloc/2nd, and Sub Prime loans. • TRAINED: Employees in underwriting, processing, funding, shipping and post closing deficiencies of Conventional, FHA/VA, Bond/Rural Housing, Sub Prime, Heloc/2nd, and Title 1/125 loans. • PROCESSING: FHA/VA, Bond, Conventional, Sub Prime and Title 1/125 loans; including disclosing, gathering and verifying borrower information. Duties also included customer sales and support, reporting projections, managing and prioritizing pipelines, drawing loans documents for closing, and approving pre-audits for escrow. • FUNDING: Responsibilities included drawing loan documents, funding and balancing with escrow, shipping and post closing deficiency resolution of Conventional and FHA/VA loans. Managed $10,000,000 warehouse lines, set up correspondent relationships, problem solving with consumer and broker relationships, prepared management reports. Underwriter Designations: FHA Direct Endorsement, Conforming, Non-Conforming up to $2 million including second line of credits, VA Pending. Certifications: FHA Underwriting, VA LAPP, VA Credit Processing/Underwriting, Multi-Cultural Lending, Conforming & Non-Conforming U/W Certifications. Awards: 1st Place for Best Team Player, Countrywide Regional Operations Center; 1st Place for Government Loan Knowledge, Countrywide Regional Operations Center. LORELEI K. SPRAGUE Page 2 WORK EXPERIENCE: 12-06 to 10-07 Countrywide KB Home Loans Tempe, AZ 12-02 to 11-06 Countrywide Home Loans Tempe, AZ 4-02 to 12-02 BNC National Bank Tempe, AZ 4-00 to 3-02 Countrywide Home Loans Phoenix, AZ 9-98 to 11-99 Hamilton Mortgage Company Phoenix, AZ 4-98 to 9-98 Ameribanc Mortgage Corporation Mesa, AZ 4-97 to 4-98 Colonial Mortgage & Investment, Inc. Mesa, AZ 10-96 to 4-97 Fidelity Title Agency of Final County Casa Grande, AZ 4-90 to 9-96 Extensive mortgage experience in California as well REFERENCES: Upon Request