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Frank Damato

Roselle

Summary

Dynamic mortgage underwriting leader with over 25 years of experience in residential credit decisioning, risk assessment, fraud detection, and regulatory compliance. Expertise in managing high-volume pipelines while ensuring strict adherence to investor and secondary market guidelines, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency. Known for building effective relationships internal partners, consistently delivering accurate assessments and adapting to evolving industry requirements. Recognized for keen analytical skills and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the underwriting process.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Underwriter

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Lombard, IL
01.2011 - Current

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  • Evaluated mortgage applications to assess risk and determine loan eligibility.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction, providing detailed explanations on underwriting decisions And conditions.
  • Fostered innovation in underwriting methods, actively participating in numerous round table discussions.
  • Collaborated with loan officers to gather necessary documentation and resolve discrepancies.
  • Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Led underwriting training sessions for the very first group of Home Loan Review partners in India and provided ongoing mentoring to those teammates.
  • Manage a high-volume pipeline while consistently meeting quality, compliance, and turnaround benchmarks.
  • Issue conditional approvals and clearly communicate requirements to loan originators and internal partners.
  • Mentored new teammates on best practices and complex underwriting scenarios.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through timely communication and efficient handling of loan applications.
  • Mentored struggling teammates, providing guidance on best practices to improve their overall performance.
  • Analyzed credit reports and financial documents for compliance with underwriting guidelines.
  • Provided excellent customer service to internal partners by addressing inquiries promptly and offering comprehensive explanations of underwriting decisions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL

Skills

  • Mortgage underwriting expertise
  • Credit and income analysis
  • Fraud Detection & Risk Mitigation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Pipeline Management
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Effective Partner Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Active listening and learning
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership skills

Accomplishments

    Two time Service Conference attendee

Highlights

  • Underwriting authority up to $1M for residential mortgages
  • Advanced expertise in fraud detection and regulatory compliance
  • Proven ability to balance speed, accuracy, and risk management in high-volume pipelines

Timeline

Underwriter

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
01.2011 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Northern Illinois University
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