Gregory W. Fierce
Detail-oriented and versatile professional with diverse experience analyzing, underwriting, and maintaining mortgage loan applications as well as certifying validity of title on real estate property. Adept at ordering title, lien searches, estoppels, and surveys along with examining and clearing requirements on title commitments. History of success in management and loan origination in home lending sector, with focus on VA, FHA, conventional, and non-qualified loans. Remarkable acumen in compiling, investigating, and evaluating public and tax records to determine liabilities and legal condition of title and insurability of property. Exceptional talent for establishing and implementing mortgage processes for potential clients, while generating, assessing, and confirming loan applications. Well-versed in fostering strong professional relationships with clients and leading multiple cross-functional teams to achieve shared vision and goals.
Areas of Expertise
• Mortgage Loans Processing
• Title Searches & Examination
• Documentation & Reporting
• Real Estate / Loan Closings • Customer Service
• Regulatory Compliance
• Team Building & Leadership
• Financial Planning & Analysis • Training & Development
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Fraudulent Transactions Administration
Professional Experience
East Lake Title, Inc., Palm Harbor, FL 34685 2002 – 2022
Title Agent/Owner
Ensured smooth workflow by executing all duties necessary to operate and manage title agency. Verified ownership, legal descriptions, and restrictions by analyzing liens, maps, public records, leases, plat books, agreements, surveys, and contracts. Facilitated title search and prepared title abstract as well as title opinion.
● Drove optimal business performance by conducting clean audits, maintaining regulatory compliance, and organizing files in accordance with Westcor Land Title Insurance and Old Republic National Title.
● Achieved customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional services to clients.
Additional Experience
East Lake Lending Inc., Palm Harbor, FL 34685 2000 – 2023
Principal
● Streamlined work processes by originating and processing all types of residential loans with keen focus on conventional and government loans through wholesale lending channels.
● Originated thousands of loans for homes and headed all operations of business.
● Recognized for sending wholesale lenders thorough, comprehensive mortgage packages for underwriting.
The Mortgage Banc Corporation, Columbus, OH
Vice President & Shareholder
● Enhanced personal development by specializing in originating all types of residential real estate loans.
● Led seamless execution of business operations by originating and processing loans sold to Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, FHA, the sub-prime markets, and holder/servicer of hard money loans.
● Created and provided numerous product lines, encompassing first and second mortgages, construction loans, stated income and non-owner-occupied loans.
Merchants & Mechanics Federal Saving & Loan, Springfield, OH
Executive Professional Banker
● Improved brand awareness and customer loyalty by creating all bank’s product lines with emphasis on developing consumer loans, mortgage loans for homes, commercial real estate loans, and deposit products.
● Boosted staff skills and abilities by implementing intensive training programs for all departments of bank.
ITT Consumer Financial Corporation, Columbus, OH
Branch Manager
● Met business objectives and deadlines by onboarding, mentoring, and leading nine employees in office that maintained 3,000 accounts with $8M in short and long-term consumer and real estate loans.
● Propelled financial performance by directing new business operations, credit/non-credit insurance sales, collections, bankruptcies and foreclosures, prepared budgets, and corporate reports.
● Won a trip to Australia in national competition for delivering exceptional performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Business administration
Heidelberg University, Tiffin, OH
ITT Management Training Program
Minneapolis, MN
Certifications
– Florida 215 Life, Annuity and Health Agent, licensed 8/2023
Florida Licensed Title Agent Certification E005957 and annual continuing education since 2002 from Old Republic National Title and Westcor Land Title Insurance Company
Florida Mortgage Broker Certification 2000 and annual continuing education since 2010 from Jim Montrym’s National School, approved by the NMLS #333018
ITT Branch Manager Training Program, Minneapolis