Diane St James is an experienced professional with over 25 years in the mortgage industry, having worked on the front lines in every aspect of residential mortgages from originations to closings, post-closings, and QC audits. Currently, she is utilizing her knowledge and expertise to underwrite mortgages from the comfort of her fully functional home office. Diane has underwritten thousands of loans, analyzing scenarios to provide education and guidance for the borrower's best interest. She has extensive knowledge of mortgage products and underwriting platforms, including FHA, VA, FNMA Desktop Underwriter, and FHLMC Loan Prospector. Diane has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, mortgage-related articles on MSN.com, and appeared on nationwide cable news television. She holds a BS in Business Administration and Management, General, and a Bachelor of Science in Management with an emphasis in Finance from Purdue University. Diane has held various positions in her career, including Senior Underwriter at First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation® dba Goodmortgage.com and Senior Underwriter at Nationstar Mortgage Wholesale Lending, among others.