Shachi Bhardwaj
VP, Sr. Loan Officer
Q&A with Shachi Bhardwaj
What made you decide to be a BankSouth Loan Officer?
I really enjoy helping people and find it extremely fulfilling to help my clients with one of the biggest decisions they will make in their lives. No two loan scenarios are alike, and I take the time to understand my client's short term and long-term goals, and to guide them accordingly.
What would you say is your biggest professional success?
No matter how difficult a loan situation is, I tend to remain calm and collected in these situations. This not only helps me solve the situation effectively but also helps reassure my anxious clients.
I am a natural problem solver, with an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges faced by non-resident borrowers who are migrating to the USA on a work visa, as well as Expats returning to the USA after an extended stay overseas.
List 1-3 reasons you are different than others in your profession.
- I pride myself on the accuracy of my quoted fees. With me there are never any last-minute surprises.
- I am the ultimate team player. I help my loan team in all parts of the process. I always do my own in-depth research in response to underwriter questions. When one team member is down due to being sick or overwhelmed, I jump in immediately. I also look out for my clients' interests that extend beyond the loan. It could be a title issue, a credit issue, or a visa issue - I am always looking for ways to solve my clients' problems.
- I keep my customers informed on the latest status of their home loan without being asked. If I have to leave town, I email each agent, builder and customer individually to let them know of my plans, who they can contact in my absence, and if anything is expected of them while I am away.
List up to 3 things you enjoy doing on weekends.
I love to cook – the weekends are spent cooking for family and spoiling my Grandkids!
List no more than 5 significant awards you’ve received in your field?
I have been receiving every year since 2009, the Mortgage Bankers’ Association’s Gold Award. I am also deeply grateful to all my clients for their 5-Star post-loan reviews that consistently cite my patience, accuracy, availability, guidance, and support to them, during the mortgage process.
Bio of Shachi Bhardwaj
Shachi Bhardwaj has been in the mortgage industry since 2005 following a successful stint as an entrepreneur. During this period, Shachi has built a vast network of delighted homebuyers, realtors, and builders. She has consistently received the Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia’s (MBAG’s) Gold Award since 2009 – an honor that is awarded to the top 1 percentile of loan officers.
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