Zahid Butt

I am an experienced Mortgage Underwriter having worked for a number of key players in the Residential and Buy to Let mortgage markets as well as for the largest funder of third sector bodies in an assessment and monitoring capacity. I have vast experience in evaluating loan applications with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills. I am also a clear communicator with skills in conflict resolution, time management and problem solving.

Paragon

• Helped coach lower mandate staff in development
• Part of 'Values' committee in New Business reviewing / rewarding staff for exceeding core company values

Foundation Home Loans

• Helped inform on creation of EDI policy and training

Al Rayan

• Co-wrote lending policy for residential and buy-to-let finance.
• Wrote training scripts and delivered workshop to entire salesforce on packaging and reviewing home purchase applications.
• Provide 1-2-1 mentoring for new sales staff on home purchase underwriting.
• Delivered customer service project to improve relationship between sales and risk staff.
• Training scripts written for sales force on Buy To Let mortgage process as part of on line training requirements.
• Coached sales and risk staff to achieve relevant mandate level for mortgage application assessment.

Natwest

• First underwriter to pass Banks internal underwriting competency tests as part of annual mandate renewal.
• Co-wrote training scripts to assist in the transfer of I.T platforms enabling transfer of £14bn of mortgage funds.
• Designed underwriters audit papers to ensure consistent level of technical knowledge reached for all new and existing underwriting staff