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Company Information
Company: Banking And Finance       CID-404291
Title: Mortgages, Banking And Other Related Mortgage Products
Contact Us: Click Here to learn more about this Company
Description: Shikila Ward
815 Chateau Lane
Riverdale GA 30274
Home (678) 479-8296
Cell (678) 683-1604
msstward@live.com

Summary of Qualifications:

Over 7 years in the residential mortgage industry
2 Years FHA government underwriting experience with Desktop Underwriter
4 Years FHA processing experience within a retail (2yrs) and wholesale (2yrs) environment
4 Years underwriting experience with sub-prime, Alt-A and Conventional product knowledge and processing experience
Thorough working knowledge of HUD, FNMA and Freddie Mac underwriting guidelines and compliance laws
2 years in compliance and quality control with emphasis on detail
Detailed-oriented with the ability to work in a fast paced environment

Aware of roles of processing, underwriting, closing, post-closing and interdependencies of each
HMDA and Due diligence trained with the ability to read credit and mortgage history
Various administrative duties to include faxing, filing, copying, scanning and phone support
Experienced systems: Calyx 5.0, Calyx 5.2, Encompass, Colleague, OptisValue1, Loanworks1, Leretanet1, LP, LPS, DU, DO and DU, Genesis1, AS400, Empower and PC Lender


Feb 2005-April 2009
Mid Atlantic Capital (company closed its doors)
Conventional Mortgage Underwriter
Primary contact to processors to inform loan officers and sales reps concerns regarding documentation issues and ensured timely responses of all loan files Perform underwriting duties in conjunction with the DE Underwriter on all FHA loans, as assigned by FHA Underwriter Skilled in managing operations and providing back-end support to all policy related issues Hands on experience in underwriting and credit control processes Frontline and backend underwriting, have signing authority up to 500K and post closing skills Rendered and communicated decisions on Conventional ,Sub-prime and Alt-A that most effectively assessed the risks present in the loan file, including but not limited to validity of information submitted to company and all risk factors related to credit, income, assets, appraisal, title, survey and compliance Verified loan file data, including DO/DU findings and calculations to determine loan compliance completed loan files in internal Loan Origination Systems and Automated Underwriting Applications Issued loan commitments prior to submission to direct lender Monitored rate locks on loans to ensure that program, product and other changes are consistent with LOS/AU and HUD terms and guidelines Audited legal packages to ensure compliance with investor and regulatory guidelines Provided regular status updates to processors and Branch Managers Reviewed suspended loan files to expedite resolution to obtain an approval Reviewed final loan docs for compliance and quality control Ensured that pipeline report reflects the most current status for active loan in process and update pipeline reports on a weekly basis Maintained current and relevant knowledge of all guidelines, processes and systems used within the area; including regulatory, statutory and investor related issues
Feb 04-Feb 05
Ameriquest1 Mortgage Company
Dunwoody, GA
Loan Underwriter/Closer

Pulled credit on all files to determine accurate loan program for borrower and determined pricing for loan based on loan to value and credit history
Processed loan and performed underwriting duties on loans based on guidelines
Cleared conditions submitted by processing department
Coordinated closing, printed loan docs, escrowed tax/ hazard
Performed funding on all loans and cleared funding exceptions
Performed post closing duties on all files


Dec 02- Oct 03
RPI (Washington Mutual Bank F.A) Contract Travel
Pittsburgh, PA
Loan Processor/ Closer

Validate file
Assemble file, review loan structure and analyze docs
Ordered and review preliminary title, appraisal, loan docs, RESPA docs, flood certificates and hazard insurance
Schedule Closing
Clear closing conditions and sent subordinations
Review docs for proper lien positions and insurance coverage
Prepare closing docs; calculated taxes and escrows
Correspond with borrowers, loan officers and title company and attorney offices through entire loan process
Review credit report and original loan docs for compliance and discrepancies
Review closed loan package for completeness and compliance
Sent wires, retract wires and reviews and approved HUD-1
Corrected any closing issues occurring during settlement and ranked #3 top processor for funded loans per month


Feb 2001- Jan 1998
Bank of America
Tucker GA
Loan Associate

Processed loan in retail environment and sent disclosures
Ordered preliminary title, appraisal and flood certificates
Scheduled closing
Review valuation with borrower and ensure loan docs met guidelines
Performed quality control prior to funding and prior to close to loan
Reviewed credit reports for accuracy and discrepancies with loan application
Assigned files and work schedule to processors
Verify employment, check escrows for previous accountability
Instructed training classes for new processors, correspond with borrowers and loan officers
Processed loan applications and sent disclosures
Assisted with general office duties


Attributes and Skills
Good problem solving skills and ability to determine effective solutions
Excellent analytical, interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
Strong customer service skills
Ability to work effectively, accurately, with great attention to detail
Ability to handle complicated situations with a positive, customer service driven answer when communicating with internal and external customers
Excellent PC skills
Individual should be able to work within a team environment

Received award for various contests and deadlines met
Received highest customer service award
Received letter of Recommendation from Branch Manager of Ameriquest1
Received Employee of the Month from Mid Atlantic Capital










BUSINESS REFERENCES:

Delabia Cameron--CO WORKER 678-732-7297

W J FEARS- CO WORKER- 404-838-1650

Tiffany Wiggins- Branch Manager- Mid Atlantic -404-308-8504
Industry: Mortgage   Mortgage
Dates: Modified: 06/08/2009     Added: 06/08/2009
Rank: 615 => This information appears current!
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Keywords:Underwriting Services
Territory:United States of America, Georgia
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Contact Information
Name: Shikila T Ward
Title: Quality Control, Underwriting, Processing Quality Control, Underwriting, Processing
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Address: 815 Chateau Lane Riverdale Ga 30274 US
Phone: 1-678-916-3018   Main: 1-678-683-1604  
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