Dorothy Hopko
About Dorothy Hopko
Dorothy Hopko is a Mortgage Retail Underwriter with extensive experience in the mortgage industry, including roles as a Loan Processor and Quality Assurance Specialist. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kent State University and has worked for various companies, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.
Work at Chase
Dorothy Hopko has been employed at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as a Mortgage Retail Underwriter since 2016. In this role, she applies her technical and computer expertise to analyze financial information, including income and debt ratios, asset verification, collateral review, and credit review. She is responsible for achieving work goals related to productivity, quality, and turnaround time. Her position requires her to stay current with credit policy changes that impact underwriting, ensuring compliance and accuracy in her assessments.
Previous Experience in Mortgage Processing
Before her current role at Chase, Dorothy Hopko held various positions in the mortgage industry. She worked as a Loan Processor at Sirva Mortgage Inc. from 1999 to 2007 and later at Capital Funding Mortgage Company, LLC for a brief period in 2006. She returned to Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp. as a Loan Processor from 2008 to 2011, and then served as a Senior Loan Processor at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 2012 to 2014. Her extensive experience in loan processing has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the mortgage process.
Quality Assurance and Compliance Roles
Dorothy Hopko also has experience in quality assurance and compliance within the mortgage sector. She worked as a Quality Assurance Specialist at Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp. for one year from 2015 to 2016. In this capacity, she focused on maintaining high standards in loan processing and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Additionally, her role as a KYC and AML QC Analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 2014 to 2015 further solidified her expertise in compliance and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Dorothy Hopko studied at Kent State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Prior to that, she attended Cuyahoga Community College from 1993 to 1996. Her educational background, combined with her extensive experience in the mortgage industry, has provided her with a strong foundation in financial analysis and underwriting practices. She is skilled in effective communication, which is essential for her role in customer service and collaboration with colleagues.