Wendy Dawson

Vice President Mortgage Lending

NMLS # 690040

Mortgage Executive that has helped over a million consumers find their path to homeownership

Phone 919.510.2669

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Executive Summary

I am a results-driven Mortgage Lending Executive with over 30 years of experience in the mortgage, title, banking and credit union industry with extensive secondary market experience. I manage an end to end mortgage platform. I have the ability and experience to balance productions around risk, return and growth. I lead high performing loan production and operation teams while also recruiting for future talent to ensure my teams are in line with the strategic growth initiatives of the organization I support. I am passionate about helping my community find a path to affordable homeownership.

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SKILLS & EXPERTISE

I am highly proficient in managing the entire Mortgage Life Cycle from origination through secondary delivery.
I have implemented automation throughout the mortgage process to improve efficiency and reduce compliance risk.
I have a proven track record of recruiting top talent and leading a team of top performing mortgage talent.
I have implemented regulatory changes for Mortgage Reform Act, SAFE ACT, TRID and CARES ACT.
I am highly proficient in conducting loan sales to the secondary market, tracked gains and report results.
I have successfully created a multi million dollar mortgage loan portfolio and retained over $2.4B in loan servicing.
I lead a team of 70+ dedicated mortgage loan officers and processors that have increase mortgage production from $235M to $900M.
I cultivate and maintain strong business relationships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, VA, FHLB, HFAs, Realtors, Homebuilders and industry professionals.