Melissa Scott
About Melissa Scott
Melissa Scott serves as the Underwriting Team Lead at Union Home Mortgage Corp., where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in mortgage underwriting, having held various positions at notable financial institutions over the past several years.
Current Role at Union Home Mortgage
Melissa Scott serves as the Underwriting Team Lead at Union Home Mortgage Corp. since 2021. In this role, she oversees the underwriting process, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies. Her leadership contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the underwriting team, based in Strongsville, Ohio.
Previous Experience in Mortgage Underwriting
Before her current position, Melissa worked as a Mortgage Underwriter at Union Home Mortgage Corp. from 2018 to 2021. She also held roles as a Senior Mortgage Underwriter at First Federal Bank of Kansas City from 2014 to 2018 and as a DE Mortgage Underwriter at MSI (Mortgage Services III, LLC) from 2012 to 2014. Her extensive experience in mortgage underwriting spans over a decade.
Educational Background in Business and Finance
Melissa Scott studied at Mesa Community College, where she earned two Associate's degrees. Her first degree was in Business Administration and Management, General, completed from 1989 to 1992. She later pursued a degree in Banking and Financial, which she completed from 1992 to 1996. This educational foundation supports her career in the financial services industry.
Career Progression in the Financial Sector
Melissa's career in the financial sector began with her role as a GS Transaction Processor at State Street in 2008. She then transitioned to Bank of America, where she worked as a Mortgage Processing Team Lead and DE Underwriter from 2009 to 2012. Her diverse roles across various institutions have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of mortgage processes and underwriting standards.