Loni Burks
About Loni Burks
Loni Burks serves as the Processing Team Lead at Union Home Mortgage Corp., bringing over a decade of experience in processing and legal support to her role. She has a diverse educational background, holding degrees in education and legal studies, and has worked in various capacities within the mortgage industry.
Work at Union Home Mortgage
Loni Burks currently serves as the Processing Team Lead at Union Home Mortgage Corp., a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees the processing team, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to industry standards. Prior to this position, she worked as a Senior Loan Processor and Subject Matter Expert (SME) at the same company from 2020 to 2021. Her experience in these roles has contributed to her understanding of the mortgage industry and her ability to lead a team effectively.
Education and Expertise
Loni Burks has a diverse educational background, holding multiple degrees that enhance her professional capabilities. She earned a Master of Education (MEd) in Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented from William Carey University, studying from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Legal Studies from The University of Southern Mississippi, completing her studies from 2009 to 2011. Earlier, she also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Elementary Education and Teaching from the same university, studying from 2002 to 2006. This educational foundation supports her extensive experience in the mortgage industry.
Background in the Mortgage Industry
Loni Burks transitioned into the mortgage industry after a successful career in the legal field. She worked as a Senior Paralegal and Escrow Agent at Greer Law Firm from 2010 to 2017, where she gained valuable skills that she later applied in her mortgage processing roles. Prior to her time at Union Home Mortgage, she was a Mortgage Loan Processor at PriorityOne Bank from 2017 to 2020. This combination of legal and mortgage processing experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Professional Experience
Loni Burks has over a decade of experience in roles related to processing and legal support. Her career began in the legal sector, where she developed expertise as a Senior Paralegal and Escrow Agent. She then transitioned to the mortgage industry, where she has held positions as a Mortgage Loan Processor and Senior Loan Processor. This extensive experience has contributed to her current role as Processing Team Lead, where she applies her knowledge to lead her team effectively.