Seeking a fully remote mortgage compliance or HMDA role with a team that values fairness, data integrity, and process improvement. I thrive when digging into loan data, managing HMDA LAR validation, and solving root-cause puzzles in the LOS. I'm at my best using data analysis to resolve compliance gaps and build practical, streamlined workflows that work for front-line teams.

jennette Schuhmann
@jennetteschuhmann
Audits are fun, HMDA is my favorite regulation, and compliance is my puzzle. Passionate about using root-cause data to improve processes.
What I'm looking for
I stumbled into mortgage over 14 years ago with zero experience and have finally discovered my sweet spot: I genuinely love compliance. At my core, I have a strong need for things to be fair—which is probably why HMDA is my absolute favorite regulation. To me, it’s not just data points; it’s about transparency, fairness in lending, and solving a massive puzzle.
Over the years, I’ve managed everything from origination workflows and major LOS implementations (like Encompass) to building compliance teams and control frameworks from scratch. But what I do best is digging into root-cause data, leading complex HMDA cleanups and LAR submissions across multiple systems, and turning confusing processes into clear, reliable workflows. I even find audits genuinely fun—they're just an opportunity to fix gaps, validate controls, and make systems work better for everyone.
Outside of LAR files and spreadsheets, I stay active with November Project Virginia Beach and foster rescue cats with the Norfolk Animal Care Center, crafting upcycled enrichment toys to help them find great homes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Real Estate Compliance Manager
Chartway Federal Credit Union
Oct 2025 - Present (1 year)
I manage our mortgage and equity compliance program, governing controls and audit defense across all real estate lending. I oversee HMDA LAR data integrity across our LOS platforms, resolving system export flaws and mapping errors at the root cause. I lead NCUA and CPA audit responses, design QC testing routines, and partner across teams to ensure lending stays fair.
Real Estate Compliance Supervisor
Chartway Federal Credit Union
Mar 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 7 months)
Built and led the compliance team, taking ownership of pipeline governance and ECOA/HMDA oversight. I centralized adverse action decisions, created 25+ recurring QC reports, and tackled root-cause LOS mapping flaws. Proudly achieved zero findings in our annual HMDA audit by defending our data interpretations, resolving false fails, and proving our controls were rock-solid.
Real Estate Compliance Specialist
Chartway Federal Credit Union
Jun 2021 - Mar 2024 (2 years 9 months)
Spearheaded full HMDA remediation for 2020–2022 LARs, validating loan-level data and executing successful regulatory resubmissions. I untangled multi-system issues in Encompass, MeridianLink, and QuestSoft (now NLending) to fix export and mapping flaws. Proudly defended our data in a major NCUA audit review, replaced flawed vendor audits with internal QC, and centralized loan dispositions.
Mortgage Loan Closer
Chartway Federal Credit Union
May 2016 - Jun 2021 (5 years 1 month)
Managed annual HMDA LAR and IRS 1098 reporting, ensuring data accuracy and meeting strict regulatory deadlines. Administered our LOS platforms (Encompass and MortgagebotLOS), built custom SQL reporting, and led the 2021 URLA rollout. Backed up the closing director, closed 20% of monthly volume, and kept daily operations compliant, organized, and audit-ready.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
2002 - 2005
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Software and tools used professionally
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