1. Melissa L. Skinner
PROFILE:
Meticulous, self-driven mortgage professional with proven success in residential mortgage loan originating.
Melissa is an expert at helping customers achieve their financing needs while simultaneously increasing a
company’s origination goals. Even in this fast paced industry she has superior communication skills and will
provide customers with the highest level of service in all interactions. As a true professional, she will always
comply with proper credit administration practices and is someone who is willing to be the primary point of
contact between a customer and her company throughout the entire loan process.
CAREER TRACK
RETAIL MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICER
First Priority Financial June 2001-January 2008
Vacaville, California
Broden Mortgage and William Gregory Mortgage July 1999 - June 2001
Santa Monica, California
Scope of Responsibility:
Evaluated an applicant’s needs and eligibility for various loan programs while maintaining extensive
knowledge of various lenders’ guidelines and procedures.
Effectively negotiated loan terms, conditions and pricing with customers, underwriter and pricing desk
Maintained high levels of customer service while managing the expectations of applicant
and support staff
Resolved problems effectively and efficiently with dissatisfied customers
Built up a quality network of business relationships for referral sources
Involved in marketing campaigns to attract new mortgage loan applications
Implemented systems based on the “By Referral Only” method taught by Joe Stumpf to “create referral
opportunities” throughout and after the loan process so that my business became a referral based
business
512.574.1172 cell
melissaLskinner@gmail.com
Customer Service Driven – Internal and External
Integrity * Achieves Sales Goals* Problem Solver
Extensive Years of Experience in Lending Industry
Adapts to Change Easily
2. RESIDENTIAL WHOLESALE MORTGAGE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE 1991-1999
Barclays 1st Nationwide Temple Inland Bomac
ITT Sebring Capital Option One Assurance/First Bank
Scope of Responsibility:
Increased production with existing accounts and developed new accounts within assigned territory
Conducted One-Day trainings throughout the US for Mortgage Brokers and Bankers educating them on
new product releases and/or guideline changes as well as furthering client relations
Involved in the analysis and pricing of both flow and bulk loans from correspondent lenders
Exceptional knowledge of loan programs, standard underwriting guidelines and compliance issues
Proficient with loan production software, email, Word and Excel
Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
Ability to assist in resolving customer issues on a loan by loan basis
Committed to continually building strong relationships with both my team as well as external customer
EDUCATION:
Stephens College - Columbia, Missouri
1988-1989
University of Texas – Austin, Journalism Major
1989-1993
PERSONAL INTERESTS
* Hill Country Christian School of Austin – PTF Events Chairperson, Homeroom Mom 2013 – Present
* Anthony Robbins – Leadership Training Academy, Trainer at Various Events, Marketing Team
* Women of Faith – Sacramento Group Leader for Annual Conference – 2 years
* By Referral Only/Joe Stumpf – Real Estate and Mortgage Lending Coaching Club Member 2000-2008
REFERENCES
Available on request.