Andrea LeStonga

Pricing Desk Administrator at Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation
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(386) 825-5501
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Greater Chicago Area

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Sherri Richardson, CCSP

I know Andrea as a dedicated person who cares about people. She assisted me whenever needed and is a well-rounded person.

David Zenn

I recommend Andrea. Her work is accurate and prompt. She is a great communicator, and I always found it a pleasure to work with her.

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Experience

    • Financial Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Pricing Desk Administrator
      • Jun 2023 - Present

      • Use knowledge and experience to maximize profitability of each loan by being responsive to an ever-changing, unpredictable set of circumstances. • Review and confirm all lock requests within posted time frame in efficient and accurate manner. • Generate daily rate sheets with pricing model and margins provided by management. • Modify and extend mortgage commitments; as well as verify pricing on all lock requests and confirmations. • Commit loans with third party investors via internet, phone or email prior to daily investor deadlines. • Watch the bond market and generate updated rate sheets as needed. • Act as primary contact for mandatory pricing and assist inbound callers with pricing registration questions and procedures. • Provide price quotes for rates not published on rate sheets, resolving price discrepancies at the time of the lock and again at time of loan purchase. Show less

    • United States
    • Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Mortgage Operations - Investor Delivery
      • Mar 2021 - Aug 2022

      • Audited all closed file documentation, reviewed funding with Bank and investor. • Prepared and deliveried electronic files via data delivery; meeting investor specifics. • Prepared final QC audit to ensure compliance with all Bank, regulatory and investor requirements. • Requested and reviewed funding requirements and purchase reconciliations. • Prepared DMI report releasing mortgage files to servicer. • Transfered MERS and issued Notice of Service Transfer. • Reviewed daily purchase reports and initiated wires. Show less

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Branch Manager VP - Branch Operations
      • Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

      • Oversaw branch operations, including hiring, training, scheduling, and facility management. • Managed the sales performance of the banking center staff by conducting coaching sessions, overseeing staff development, and addressing employee performance issues as needed. • Oversaw customer interactions with staff; and resolved customer issues. • Established and enhanced the bank's presence in the local community by participating in networking events and initiating efforts to drive branch sales. Show less

    • United States
    • Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Branch Operations Service Manager
      • Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

      • Motivated, coached and developed colleagues while employing a disciplined performance management process. • Maintained and assured adherence to all operational, security, risk and regulatory policies and procedures. • Ensured the branch delivered superior customer service in all aspects of operational activities, by proactively managing the branch workflow and staff. • Oversaw customer interactions with staff; resolving customer issues. • Found and selected top talent for the branch that were well suited for Huntington's culture Show less

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Branch Manager - Loan Officer
      • Sep 2012 - Dec 2017

      • Examined, developed and coordinated branch staff for an efficient, productive operation. • Established and maintained ongoing training implementing a sales culture. • Reviewed staff development and prepared annual evaluations. • Coaching and mentoring of staff. • Performed processing, underwriting, document preparation, closing and funding of all consumer loans. • Processed 1st mortgage refinances. • Auditing of loan files and appropriate follow up. • Monitored and maintained branch security; providing security training to staff. • Provided oversight of all office building/property and equipment maintenance. • Vendor contact for maintenance bids and handling of all branch contracts. • Actively worked to meet Credit Union 1 and branch goals. • Daily balancing of vault and branch as a whole. • Ran a teller drawer as needed. • ADP experience. NMLS registered. Show less

    • United States
    • Banking
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Special Accounts Advisor, Financial Service Advisor, Funder/Processor - *Multiple Positions
      • Jun 2009 - Sep 2012

      Special Accounts Advisor • Oversaw all Special and deceased accounts for entire credit union. • Processed all social security and pension reclamations. • Offered guidance with IRA's, Trusts, Custodial and all other special accounts, such as Health Savings, Education Savings, etc. • Verified and maintained the accuracy of all IRA documents/records for entire credit union. • Verified accuracy of imported IRA accounts received during acquisitions. • Completed monthly reports for IRA RMD's. • Year end and other reporting to the Federal government (1099R, 5498, etc.). • Trained other staff in special accounts, procedures and IRA’s. • NMLS registered. Financial Service Advisor • Met with members or prospects identifying needs and referred appropriate products/services to achieve their financial objectives. • Performed loan interviews, processed, closed and funded loan applications. • Established new relationships, cross selling additional products/services. • Maintained or exceeded established sales and service goals. Funder/Processor • Balanced and disbursed funds held in escrow while ensuring loan closed according to guidelines. • Recorded deeds, mortgages, and other transfer instruments. • Evaluated escrow files to ensure all documents properly executed. • Processed Home Equities when funding responsibilities were completed. Show less

  • Marathon Title
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Escrow Closer/Funder
      • Mar 2007 - Nov 2008

      • Prepared HUDs, as well as other closing documents. • Balanced and disbursed funds held in escrow, while ensuring loans closed according to specific bank guidelines. • Recorded deeds, mortgages, and other transfer instruments incident to the transaction. • Evaluated escrow files to ensure all required documents were present and properly executed. • Worked with lenders to ensure turn times were met in return of closing packages. • Post closing functions as well. • Prepared HUDs, as well as other closing documents. • Balanced and disbursed funds held in escrow, while ensuring loans closed according to specific bank guidelines. • Recorded deeds, mortgages, and other transfer instruments incident to the transaction. • Evaluated escrow files to ensure all required documents were present and properly executed. • Worked with lenders to ensure turn times were met in return of closing packages. • Post closing functions as well.

  • NTSCU
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Loan Officer/Asst. to VP of Lending
      • Feb 2005 - Feb 2007

      • Assisted VP of Lending with all aspects of loan dept. • Worked up monthly reports for board meetings, etc. • Responsible for the accurate maintenance and balancing of all 1st mortgage GL's. • Performed processing, underwriting, document preparation, closing and funding of all types of consumer loans and home equity products. • Assisted VP of Lending with all aspects of loan dept. • Worked up monthly reports for board meetings, etc. • Responsible for the accurate maintenance and balancing of all 1st mortgage GL's. • Performed processing, underwriting, document preparation, closing and funding of all types of consumer loans and home equity products.

  • Washington Mutual
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Loan Coordinator, Loan Specialist, Investor Reporting Analyst - *Multiple Positions
      • Jul 2001 - Nov 2004

      Loan Coordinator • Performed underwriting, signed off on loan conditions. • Calculated income, funds to close and other assets and liabilities. • Reviewed and verified credit report identifying potential fraudulent information. • Ordered title, flood and appraisals. • Cleared and conveyed title, accurately documenting file, reviewed final conditions for compliance. Loan Specialist II • Setup GNMA pools. • Prepared files for resale on the secondary market. Investor Reporting Analyst • Responsible for accurately analyzing data reported and remitted on the mortgage servicing loan portfolio for investors. • Reviewed and confirmed loan sales to investors were setup correctly. • Analyzed and resolved discrepancies between investors and internal reports in a timely manner. • Maintained control and updated the various systems for investor changes. • Monthly reconciliations. Show less

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Branch Manager, Share Draft Coordinator, New Account Rep, Teller Supervisor - *Multiple Positons
      • Nov 1997 - Jul 2001

      Branch Manager • Evaluated and prepared performance reviews for all staff. • Cross trained staff for efficient operation and future promotions. • Completed all End of Month Reports. • Audited teller drawers, vault and all negotiable items. • Ordered, accepted and verified currency, in addition to all negotiable items. • End of day branch balancing. • Established new relationships, processed consumer loans, prepared closing documents and funding. • Maintained, balanced and corrected issues daily for the ATM. Share Draft Coordinator • Processed all share drafts for the credit union. • Assisted members via phone with transactions, questions, etc. • Corrected any clearing differences. • Monitored negative accounts, correcting negative balance or initiated letter of intent to close. • Cross trained for the ATM Coordinator’s position. New Accounts Representative • Established new relationships, cross selling of products and services. • Assisted Branch Manager in End of Month Reports. • Assisted teller line when needed. • Maintained file of nominated members. • Also was appointed to the Y2K committee for testing of all systems; preparing the credit union for the year 2000. Show less

Education

  • NorthShore University Health System School of Phlebotomy
    Phlebotomy
    2023 - 2023
  • College of Lake County
    Business Administration and Management, General

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