Melissa Foster

Served as a technical expert in processing and servicing various loans and grants for the State of Tennessee, including Water and Waste, Community Facility, and Guaranteed Community Facility programs. Evaluated grant applications, prepared financial assistance documentation, and processed Office of General Counsel requests. Managed and documented construction projects, reviewed pay packages, and d

Served as a technical expert in processing and servicing Water and Waste loans and grants, Community Facility loans and grants, and Guaranteed Community Facility Loans for the State of Tennessee. Evaluated grant applications, prepared documentation for financial assistance awards, and processed Office of General Counsel requests. Created and filed UCC 1 financing statements, reviewed title binders

Facilitated the loan closing process through daily contact with brokers, account executives, and title companies. Managed a pipeline of over 100 files monthly, including conventional, FHA, and VA loans. Reviewed documents for accuracy, prepared final closing documents, and ensured all conditions precedent were met prior to closing or funding.

Coordinated the wholesale loan closing process, maintaining daily contact with brokers, account executives, and title companies. Reviewed documentation issues with all parties and requested necessary corrections. Provided backup support to the funding department and took on team lead responsibilities, including training new employees.

Provided direct support to the Executive Director and general administrative support to the legal team and staff. Assisted attorneys in preparing and submitting yearly grant proposals to designated agencies. Supervised and managed the daily activities of support staff, handled phone coverage, and resolved building maintenance issues.

Screened the public daily for acceptance of legal services and conducted self-help clinics for clients to prepare legal documents for divorce under attorney direction. Managed case files for attorneys from initiation through completion or denial. Met with clients to collect necessary documents and entered case files into the system.

Maintained all client files, including extensive storage and retrieval of documents, ensuring organized and accessible records. Communicated daily with clients to follow up on requested documents and provide case status updates. Prepared all client files for court proceedings and performed subsequent court follow-up with clients.

Reviewed initial retaining packages with clients and processed payment receipts, ensuring accurate financial records. Collected and reviewed all income documentation from clients required for case filing. Entered client case information into the software system for attorney review and attended 341 meetings with attorneys, performing court follow-up as needed.

Managed a pipeline of over 100 loans per month, ensuring efficient progression of loan applications. Collected all necessary documents from clients to facilitate loan processing and maintained daily contact with clients, vendors, and loan officers. Utilized automated underwriting systems for loan approvals and reviewed appraisals and title binders for accuracy.

Managed a pipeline of over 50 loans per month, ensuring timely and accurate processing. Collected all required documents from clients to advance loan applications. Maintained daily communication with clients, vendors, and loan officers to facilitate the loan process, and ordered and reviewed appraisals and title binders for accuracy.

Pursued general studies coursework.

Undertook general studies.

Completed a program in Paralegal Studies.