Chris LaRose [The Mortgage Hub] [TopLinked]

Current

Managing Mortgage Consultant at WestStar Mortgage Corporation

Past

Exeuctive Recruiter [Accounting & Finance] at Focus Financial Corporation
Regional Account Manager at Cogent Communications
Product/ Account Manager at Capital Quest Mortgage

Senior Account Executive at WestStar Mortgage
Account Executive at Linx Funding
Loan Officer at Pacific Guarantee Mortgage
Post Closer/ Closer Trainee at Community Bank of Northern Virginia

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Chris LaRose [The Mortgage Hub] [TopLinked]’s Summary

I am truly passionate about helping my clients find the mortgage best suited for their needs. The result is that a majority of my business is referred from satisfied clients, trusted financial advisors and the most experienced Realtors on the East Coast. My mission is to carefully guide clients through the entire loan process, so they feel confident as they make choices about the many options available for their financing strategy. I have a wide range of experience dating back to 2000, including the lending wholesale industry, which has given me an invaluable perspective. Because of this background, I am dedicated to providing a stress-free, enjoyable experience for every client, from start to finish.

Mortgage Interest Rates are at an all time low making this a perfect time for 1st x home buyers, current home owners, and investors alike. For a free, no obligation consultation, please email your contact information and the best time to reach you.

Chris@WestStarMortgage.com

Chris LaRose [The Mortgage Hub] [TopLinked]’s Specialties:

• Customer Needs Analysis
• 100% 1st x Home Buyer Financing
• Creative Home Financing
• Team Building & Leadership
• Mentoring & Training

Chris LaRose [The Mortgage Hub] [TopLinked]’s Experience

Managing Mortgage Consultant

WestStar Mortgage Corporation

(Privately Held; Financial Services industry)

March 2009 — Present (10 months)

Assist individuals and investors with purchase, rate/term, and cash out transactions by utilizing various residential mortgage programs. Provide educated recommendations based on individual needs and goals set forth; explain loan requirements and restrictions. Analyze financial status, credit, and property evaluations to determine feasibility of loan approvals. Provide guidance on effectively raising credit scores.
Exeuctive Recruiter [Accounting & Finance]

Focus Financial Corporation

(Accounting industry)

July 2008 — March 2009 (9 months)

Recruit Finance and Accounting Professionals in the DC Metro region; Industries include Financial Services, CPA Firms, Not-for-Profit, Fortune 500, Publicly Traded, Manufacturing, Telecom, Tech, Legal, Hospitality, Healthcare, and others; Coordinated with a team of recruiters providing a level of personalized service well beyond expectations. Assisted clients in their search for intelligent, motivated, reliable and qualified candidates to join their team; Represented individual job seekers as well.
Regional Account Manager

Cogent Communications

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Telecommunications industry)

September 2007 — July 2008 (11 months)

Managed business development activities; prospected and secured new sales, and maintained existing clients. Established strategic sales plans focused on enhancing account base and improving revenue; monitored and traced sales metrics. Sold various technology products including T1, T3, OC, FE, GigE circuits and routers. Performed cold calling activities; researched and identified key decision makers. Developed and delivered informational presentations; relayed overall value of product offerings.
Product/ Account Manager

Capital Quest Mortgage

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Financial Services industry)

April 2007 — September 2007 (6 months)

Managed account base and originated loans during this short-term engagement; accountable for pricing and program placement of all loans submitted. Developed submission sheets and product matrices in an effort to aid sale personnel. Drove sales by presenting investor product training to loan officers.
Senior Account Executive

WestStar Mortgage

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Financial Services industry)

October 2003 — April 2007 (3 years 7 months)

Established and secured multistate lender licensing in order to promote wholesale product offerings nationwide. Networked and performed both in-person and cold calling activities to gain new accounts. Delivered product presentations and interacted with existing and potential clients to define specific needs. Managed corporate retail volume originated and funded in-house. Provided guidance to sales force regarding available in-house programs, which reduced outsourcing of loans to competing lenders.
Account Executive

Linx Funding

(Financial Services industry)

June 2002 — October 2003 (1 year 5 months)

Managed, serviced, and established long-term relationships with more than 250 mortgage brokers nationwide. Communicated extensively with clients to explain loan offerings; acquired information, prepared loan request documents, and relayed terms. Aggressively prospected for new business opportunities; established repeat business and conducted daily research for new clientele.
Loan Officer

Pacific Guarantee Mortgage

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Financial Services industry)

November 2001 — June 2002 (8 months)

Promoted and sold various residential mortgages. Offered recommendations to customers regarding best type of loans based on individual needs; explained loan requirements and restrictions. Analyzed financial status, credit, and property evaluations to determine feasibility of mortgage loan approvals.
Post Closer/ Closer Trainee

Community Bank of Northern Virginia

(Financial Services industry)

September 2000 — November 2001 (1 year 3 months)

Prepared the sale of bulk files for bidding investors including, but not limited to, Impac, RFC, Countrywide Home Loans, and Irwin. Assisted in the supervision of Loan Tracking Department. Contacted past borrowers to retrieve and complete investor stipulations for the purchase of our bulks.