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Ivy Mathenjwa

Durban

Summary

Experienced Lending Consultant adept at assessing customer needs, providing suitable products and guiding customers through loan process. Skilled in affordability assessment, handling financial transactions, credit analysis using in-depth knowledge of loan products, services and lending regulations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Further Lending Consultant

SA Home Loans
01.2022 - Current

Loan Application Evaluation and Capturing:

  • Evaluate loan application documents for completeness and accuracy.
  • Accurately capture and document relevant information from application forms.

Client Engagement and Document Collection:

  • Liaise with clients to obtain outstanding or additional supporting documents.
  • Conduct telephonic and written communication with clients and relevant parties in the loan application process.
    Financial Assessment and Credit Policies:
  • Perform reconciliations for self-employed, rental, and commission income.
  • Acquire a thorough understanding of credit policies to effectively advocate and motivate applications.

Affordability Assessment and Submission:

  • Conduct an initial affordability assessment and calculate loan-to-value ratios for informed decision-making.
  • Prepare and submit applications to the credit department, ensuring all necessary information is included.

Quality Assurance and Communication:

  • Ensure the credit department conducts a thorough and accurate assessment before communicating outcomes to clients.
  • Communicate final loan application decisions to clients, providing clear and comprehensive explanations.

Loan Completion and Disbursement:

  • Complete all loan application tasks, including the seamless disbursement of funds.

Helpdesk Specialist

SA Home Loans
07.2018 - 12.2021

Effective Inquiry Management:

  • Managed clients' inquiries with a focus on professionalism and efficient resolution.
    Proactive Communication:
  • Fostered effective communication with clients, addressing their needs and striving for first call resolution.
    Collaborative Problem-Solving:
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to escalate and recommend appropriate solutions for clients' inquiries.
    Client Support and Information Delivery:
  • Supported clients by providing relevant information about their accounts and ensuring they were updated on products and services.

Optimized Communication Channels:

  • Optimized digital communication channels to interact with a diverse client base, addressing their preferred methods of communication.
    Service Alignment:
  • Aligned actions with the philosophy of delivering outstanding service, contributing to an exceptional client experience.

Continuous Training Adherence:

  • Adhered to departmental training standards to stay updated on the latest SAHL and partners' products.
    Compliance and Regulation Adherence:
  • Complied with processes, policies, and regulatory requirements, including adherence to POPIA and FICA etc.

Home Loans and Client Service Consultant

Standard Bank OSS PBB
03.2016 - 08.2017

Home Loans Processing:

  • Receive and process Home Loans applications, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
  • Assist clients in borrowing funds from their existing bond.
    Credit Assessment and Documentation:
  • Analyze credit assessments and verify the submission of all required documents.
  • Check if the customer currently has any open loans with the Bank.
  • Conduct a system workup based on customer income for comprehensive evaluation.
    Customer Interaction and Query Resolution:
  • Contact customers promptly if any required documents are missing.
  • Receive and address customer queries or complaints effectively, aiming for first attempt resolution.

Financial Transactions and Account Management:

  • Amend customers' debit order details as required.
  • Add and remove Insurance and Assurance on customers' home loan accounts based on their preferences.
    Efficient Resolution Practices:
  • Provide resolutions on the first enquiry to optimize customer service efficiency.

Customer Service Representative

MTN SA (Kelly)
10.2014 - 12.2015

Streamline Systems and Processes:

  • Streamline existing systems, processes, and procedures to enhance operational efficiency, improve performance, and elevate customer contact experiences.

Customer Interaction and Solutions:

  • Respond to incoming calls from customers, providing accurate solutions in line with customer requests.

System Application Utilization:

  • Efficiently open and leverage system applications to support and enhance work processes.

Call Logging Accuracy:

  • Ensure precise and timely logging of calls according to the call classification system.

Customer Retention Implementation:

  • Implement customer retention strategies to retain customers, aligning with company objectives.

Quality Customer Query Resolution:

  • Address all customer queries within defined quality standards and resolve them within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA).

Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures:

  • Adhere to standard operating procedures, ensuring a systematic approach to tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management

MANCOSA
Durban, South Africa
10.2022

Certificate - Contact Centre Operations

Services SETA
Durban
12.2019

Certificate - Core Banking And Financial Services

Cornerstone Performance Solutions
Durban, South Africa
12.2017

No Degree -

Overport Secondary School
Overport
12.2010

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Loan Processing
  • Consumer Lending
  • Financial analysis
  • Decision Making
  • Leadership Skills
  • Communications
  • Credit Analysis
  • Problem Solving
  • Client Relations

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Further Lending Consultant

SA Home Loans
01.2022 - Current

Helpdesk Specialist

SA Home Loans
07.2018 - 12.2021

Home Loans and Client Service Consultant

Standard Bank OSS PBB
03.2016 - 08.2017

Customer Service Representative

MTN SA (Kelly)
10.2014 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management

MANCOSA

Certificate - Contact Centre Operations

Services SETA

Certificate - Core Banking And Financial Services

Cornerstone Performance Solutions

No Degree -

Overport Secondary School
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