Jeremy McDonald

Experience

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  Sterling Collision Centers

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Damage Analysis Estimator
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  Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  Dec 2001 - Jun 2003

  Assistant Manager

  Assistant Manager at three branches with five to ten employees. Led in the four core areas of business: Fleet Growth, Employee Development, Profitability and Customer Service. Oversaw all areas of customer relations, employee development, sales, marketing, fleet and finances.• First to get promoted from new hire training class.• Recognized as Elite Performer in sales for 13 consecutive months top 5% in North East Florida.• Awarded as Area MVP for 2 quarters in 2002.

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  UNTEA Mortgage

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Branchize Manager

  Branchise is a form of franchise where licensed Mortgage Brokers are able to open their own office under the UNETA Umbrella. Managed an office of five Mortgage Brokers and two loan processors. Developed sales training, scripting and oversaw all originations operation’s. Maintained an active pipeline focused on relationships formed within the Real Estate investment community.• Passed Florida State Mortgage Brokers Licensing exam with a score of 98%.• Built strong relationships within the Realtor community and Real Estate Investment Community, leading office in originations volume. Show less

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  East Coast Investments

  Jun 2003 - Dec 2005

  Managing Member – Project Manager

  Scouted REO properties or distressed properties to determine if there was substantial equity for acquisition and resell. Developed process management tool to determine if a property met acceptable ROI. Managed renovation processes through two construction crews. Worked closely with Real Estate Agents to market completed properties to prospective home buyers.

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  Citi

  Jun 2003 - Nov 2003

  Loan Originator

  Sold Citi’s residential mortgages to current consumer credit customers as well as existing mortgage holders.Telemarketing of internet and public record leads. Pre-qualify prospects to Citi’s conventional loan products.• Led new hire class in loan closed volume for entire tenure.• Recognized as Loan Officer of the Month in October 2003.

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  Oak Street Mortgage

  Dec 2005 - May 2006

  Sr. Loan Officer

  Sr. Mortgage Originator Marketed Oak Street loan products through telephone sales to prospective borrowers.Review prospective borrowers’ credit, income, and financial stability to best find appropriate loan program.Propose three loan solutions to prospect educating the customer on the benefits of each structure. Finished in the top two for funded volume, each month after training.Assisted in training new employees and those struggling to meet volume requirements

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  Uni Mortgage

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Wholesale Relationship Manager

  Marketed UniMortgage’s Wholesale Conforming, Alt-A and Subprime lending programs to third party Mortgage Brokers. Prescreened Consumer Applications to ensure client would qualify for our mortgage programs. Worked closely with several internal departments, including Underwriting, Secondary Marketing, Processing, Closing, and Post Closing, to ensure the mortgage would meet criteria to be sold on the secondary market. • Finished second companywide in closed loan volume in second month with the company.• Built a strong base of Mortgage Brokers to surpass quotas.• Held lowest underwriting suspense rate in new hire class. Show less

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  CIT

  Apr 2006 - May 2013

  Enterprise, Public and Global Account Manager

  Supports the Regional and National Sales Manager’s new and ongoing business, developing strong project management skills. Managed day to day customer and vendor flow to allow the Sales Organization to focus on developing new business relationship to further drive volume. Managed the on-boarding of new vendor and client accounts. Audits Lease Documentation for accuracy and acceptability, working with internal Legal Counsel and Credit Teams when clients express the desire for customized documentation.• Managed more vendor programs than any other Account Manager in the company due to comprehensive understanding of program, documentation and audit parameters.• Exceeded 100% (142%) of Vendors forecast for 2012, ranking number one company wide for 2012. • Led change in Government documentation implementation to ensure viability of loans on secondary market, resulting in winning of $10M account with Winston Salem-Forsyth School District. Show less

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  The Jacksonville Knights Inc.

  May 2009 - May 2011

  Founder and Executive Director

  Founded and managed day to day operations of Professional Minor League Football Team. Secured contracts with the City of Jacksonville and University of North Florida for practice and game facilities. • Recruited office staff and coaching staff which led to a Divisional Championship and Conference Runner up in first season of play. • Created Flash Dynamic Website that won the Minor League Football Website of the year award in 2010.• Gained the largest following of fans on Facebook of any Minor League Football Team in the Southeast.• First Minor League Football team to offer an official Internship in Sports Management from The University of North Florida.• Interns have gone on to hold positions with the NBA, Jacksonville Jaguars, PGA Tour and NASCAR.• Partnered with Rugby League National Champion Jacksonville Axemen to hold first American Cross Code Football - Rugby League Match. Show less

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  PHH Mortgage

  May 2013 - Dec 2013

  Assistant Sales Supivisor Merrill Lynch

  Drives performance and compliance within the team, monitoring performance metrics for the team and communicating trends and issues to Sales Director. Audits phone call tracking and compliance related performance; manages pipeline and unlicensed lead re-assignment. Supports and promotes team player efficiency and development and partners with the Sales Supervisor to define development initiatives for the Sales Consultants.• Managed Government Monitoring project driving down Sales Consultant errors from 40% to fewer than 5% in a 3 month period.• Coached Sales Consultants to drive sales and reduce underwriting suspense resulting in consecutive months as Top Sales team.• Monitored rate reservation reports, preventing multiple financial losses from Sales Consultant errors in not reserving interest rates. Show less

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  Foundation Financial Group

  Apr 2014 - Jun 2014

  Licensed Mortgage Professional

  Responsible for developing loan applications by evaluating applicant collateral, credit, income and documentation. Recommended mortgage loan products that best meet customers’ financial and personal needs. Makes use of interpersonal and communication skills to produce mortgage applications through Foundation Financial Groups various lead sources.• Adherence to call center metrics such as outbound activity, quality voice messages, average talk time and call follow up.• Passed SAFE MLO National Test with a score of 91%.• Passed SAFE Florida MLO Test with a score of 90%• Exceed minimum production requirements on conversion Metrics: Lead to Application and Closing rates. Show less

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  Freedom Mortgage

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

  AVP of Sales

  Licensed Loan Originator in: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Louisiana, Indiana, Wisconsin, Kansas, Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, New Mexico, Michigan, Washington, North Carolina, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Connecticut, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Development of new business and securing current portfolio.Working on VA, FHA, Streamline VA, FHA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac full document and HARP programs. Averaging over $3.3M in closed loan volume per month. NMLS ID#: 1195266Company NMLS ID#: 2767 Show less

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  FLN Holdings LLC

  Aug 2014 - now

  Managing Member

  Modern Escapes… Honoring the Past, Building the Future.PhilosophyModern Escapes began their rejuvenation effort of the Murray Hill and Arlington area in 2014 by identifying distressed properties and breathing new life into them will honoring their architectural heritage of the neighborhood and time period.As one of Florida’s most exciting reinvigoraters, their uniquely designed homes feature classic and timeless architecture with modern conveniences and energy-efficient elements. A primary guiding element has been a sense of responsibility to each client, to the home’s architecture and the natural surroundings. Modern Escapes don’t just rejuvenate homes—they are building lifestyles..Contact us today to see what homes we can make yours. Show less

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  Carrington Mortgage Services, Mortgage Lending Division

  Aug 2015 - Feb 2018

  Mortgage Professional

  Founded in 2007, Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC ("Carrington", "CMS") is a subsidiary of Carrington Holding Company, LLC ("CHC"), a privately managed investment management company. Headquartered in California, CMS operates two loan servicing locations that together provide integrated full life cycle mortgage loan servicing support to borrowers and investors.Our mission is to deliver exceptional customer care to our borrowers and our investors. We create value for our borrowers and investors by preserving home ownership through programs that support our borrowers and their ability to stay in their homes.Specialties - Home Purchase, First time home buyer / Down payment assistance programs, FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional and Jumbo loans, Refinance and 203k Renovation Loans. Having trouble finding a mortgage for a Condo or Manufactured Home? We can help! Apply by giving me a call at 904-446-1858 or toll free at 888-267-2400 x 61858State Licenses: AL, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MN, NJ, NC, NM, OH License # MLO.046104.000, PA, TN, TX, WA, WI Show less

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  PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company

  Feb 2018 - Feb 2020

  Loan Originator

  As your trusted mortgage loan officer, I will walk you through the loan process and support you from pre-approval through your closing/funding date. Whether you are a first time home buyer or seasoned buyer, you can trust me with all of your home financing needs. I appreciate your business and thank you for choosing me!

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  Bayway Mortgage Group NMLS 1057426

  Nov 2018 - Feb 2020

  Team Leader - Sr. Loan Originator NMLS 1195266

  With over 15 years of Retail Mortgage and Commercial Financing experience Jeremy and The McDonald Team have helped more than 800 families realize the dream of home ownership. Jeremy’s personal origination experience and hands on approach has allowed him to build Relationships and a Network of North Florida’s premier Real Estate Industry Experts.With a 5 Star review profile Jeremy has shown that he will take the time to educate both Realtors and Home Buyers, making sure they feel great about their experience. This education theme can be shown with the monthly classes Jeremy teaches to Realtor on topics such as Mortgage 101, Down Payment Assistance, Credit Education and Social Media Marketing.Jeremy is known for his high energy and “no days off” work ethic. He is available seven days a week to ensure clients receive the attention they deserve every day. He gets this work ethic from his 20 seasons playing football and dedication to a healthy diet and exercise. Jeremy can be seen posting motivational quotes at 5am while working out.He is a dedicated father and proud cheer dad, Jeremy has also been volunteering as a Youth Football Coach for the past six years. He understands that a family needs a home as well as the financial aspects of home buying can be a stressful and overwhelming process but it don’t have to be. With a knowledgeable and caring professional like Jeremy and The McDonald Mortgage Team in your corner they can navigate you through this important process.So you’re ready to get started with making your home-ownership dream come! Perfect, give Jeremy a call at (904) 442-3213 or shoot him an email! We look forward to working with you. Show less

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  The Lending Village LLC

  Feb 2020 - now

  Florida Originations Manager

  Vice President & Branch Manager | Mortgage BrokerWith a 20-year track record in finance, I currently serve as Branch Manager at The Lending Village (NMLS #2393595). In this role, I lead a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional mortgage experiences in both residential and commercial financing.Key Highlights:- Orchestrating collaboration with 50+ wholesale lending partners to offer a comprehensive range of financing options.- Recognized as a Top 1% Partner by United Wholesale Mortgage for outstanding performance in the broker channel.- Co-founder of #LeadGen, a company facilitating organic social media marketing and lead generation for mortgage originators and real estate agents.Educator & Mentor:I leverage my expertise to educate and mentor professionals in the industry. Conducting classes covering various topics such as loan programs, social media marketing, and a 12-week Real Estate Agent Boot Camp.Tech-Savvy Professional:Proficient in website development using WordPress and GoDaddy. Skilled in integrating CRMs with social media and loan origination software to streamline operations.Certifications & Achievements:- Certified Military Housing Specialist- Completed Core Coaching for Mortgage Originators (Level 1 & 2)- Attended Tony Robbins' Unleash the Power Within conferenceCommunity Involvement:Beyond my professional endeavors, I contribute to the community by volunteering as a youth football coach and supporting sports management interns at the University of North Florida. Show less