1. Maura A. McDonough
40 Wordsworth Street
Portland, ME 04103
207-653-5397
maura.mcdonough@gmail.com
Profile
Demonstrated ability to provide insightful and progressive leadership in an energetic, fast paced work
environment
 11 years of experience, with an emphasis as a commercial and residential real estate paralegal
 Proven analytical and problem solving skills
 Ability to coordinate resources to ensure a high level of service to all customers
 Expertise in establishing and maintaining solid relationships
 Possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Summary of Qualifications
CEI, Wiscasset Maine
Portfolio & SBA Manager 2013-2014
 Managed all servicing of SBA 504 loan portfolio consisting of 75 loans, post closing
 Maintained SBA 504 loan management software for ongoing servicing, due diligence, internal and
external reporting
 Ensured compliance with loan and SBA covenants in accordance with CEI Loan Policy and SBA SOP
 Produced and analyzed monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for SBA 504 and C7a loans for
performance, resolving any delinquencies and ensuring SBA Guarantee Fees were processed in a
timely manner
 Coordinated and executed any servicing requests such as payment modifications including
deferments, catch up plans, pre-payments and subordination agreements
 Tracked all outstanding compliance items such as insurance requirements, annual financial
statements and UCC continuations
 Executed all collateral releases once loan was paid in full
 Attended regular SBA, NADCO and OCRM web hosted meetings to keep current regarding any SBA
504 and C7a regulations, updates or changes to the SOP
Loan Administrator 2014
 Prepared commercial loan documentation for loans done by CEI utilizing loan processing software
 Obtained and reviewed pre-closing due diligence documents prior to processing loan, corporation
filings, LLC and partnership documentation, flood certificates, appraisals, title policies, surveys,
environmental assessments, insurance coverage, real estate tax status, collateral description, UCC
search, invoices, bill of sale or Purchase and Sales contract, credit reports, trade reference, etc
 Prepared and reviewed commercial loan documents
 Coordinated and managed loan closing and loan funding
 Input new loans into loan management system
 Recorded and tracked all documents, confirmed perfection of lien and tracked any outstanding
documentation
 Processed daily cash receipts as needed
 Track all insurance and annual financial statements from borrower
Administrative Assistant 2012-2013
 Provided administrative support to President and CFO, provide paralegal assistance when needed to
the CFO
 Assisted in all Office Management operations, coordinated training for all 90 employees

2. Real Estate Paralegal/Office Coordinator
Eaton Peabody, Brunswick Maine 2010
 Managed the documentation process for real estate transactions, reviewed the Purchase and Sales
Contract, created and managed new real estate files, lead and conducted all research, ensured each
transaction met state and federal compliance standards, facilitated the real estate closing
 Managed all office operations, managed branch office accounts payable, facilitated and created
agenda for all staff meetings, developed and implemented office procedures, managed the
organization of legal publications for law library, Human Resource liaison for the branch office
 Developed and maintained customer relationships in order to optimize the potential for additional
business within the firm.
 Liaison for all clients, lawyers, lenders, real estate agents, surveyors and abstractors
Senior Administrative Assistant
Criterium Engineers, Portland, Maine 2007-2010
 Managed all data files, which included all documentation for over 120 engineers
 Managed all correspondence, edited and distributed print material, managed all marketing print
material for corporate office and franchisees
 Assisted in all client request for services, edited Property Condition Assessments, Environmental Site
Assessments, Home Owners Association Reserve Studies, and Insurance Claim Evaluations
 Researched and obtained certification for liability insurance for firms projects
 Liaison for all affiliated engineering offices
Senior Processor/Escrow Officer
Stewart Title of Northern New England, Portland ME 2003-2007
 Process all loan transactions for real estate clients, prepared and distributed documentation in order
to complete real estate transactions, created and managed new real estate files, lead and conducted all
research on real estate files, managed the documentation process for real estate transactions and
ensured each transaction met state and federal compliance standards
 Facilitated the real estate closing
 Liaison for all clients, lawyers, lenders, real estate agents, surveyors and abstractors
Education and Training
University of Southern Maine Portland, ME
2013 NADCO (National Association of Development Companies) Fall Training
2010 RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act) Compliance Seminar
Notary Public
Skills
 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Rainmaker, Quicken, Adobe Professional 8
 Advanced knowledge of multiple document management software platforms including, Laser Pro,
Lawyer Pro, WorldDox, Title Express, and SureClose
 Proficient in accounts payable, accounts receivable and commercial loan servicing systems LMS and
SPARAK
 Knowledge of state and federal real estate regulations