CCHL Servicing Default Specialist II | Kennesaw

Capital City Bank Group, Inc.•Kennesaw, GA

About The Position

The Default Specialist position II and III are members of the Loan Servicing Operations and Default Team with the primary responsibility for the effective management of accounts in various stages of delinquency or default. This role ensures compliance with regulatory and investor/insurer guidelines while providing exceptional service and support to borrowers during the default process. The Specialist will oversee a broad scope of default activities including collections, loss mitigation, bankruptcy, foreclosure, REO management, and audit support. All associates at Capital City Bank, Capital City Wealth, and Capital City Home Loans have access to confidential client information and must practice discretion at all times.

Requirements

Minimum, high school diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.
Relevant banking experience and/or training that will establish an understanding of work procedures, job standards, and the job knowledge that may be required. Experience in banking operations (call center, administration, etc.) a plus.
Knowledge of core, complementary and online banking systems.
Working knowledge of Servicing Director utilizing the Collections module to establish collection calls, welcome calls, and scoring models to efficiently collect on borrower accounts.
Must be able to effectively communicate with borrowers while maintaining privacy and respectful demeanor.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Sound judgment.
Ability to prioritize work, multi-task and display a flexible attitude.
Ability to manage time constraints and meet operational deadlines.
Ability to handle high pace work environment with unpredictable workloads.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Personal computer skills.
Use and knowledge of standard office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement. Three years of Mortgage Servicing experience preferred.
3 years of collection experience servicing Convention insured loans, FHA, USDA and VA loans.
2 years of experience as a “Single Point of Contact” or loss mitigation underwriting
2 years of default reporting experience
2 years of experience processing foreclosures or bankruptcies.
2 years of claim experience
2 years of property preservation experience
2 years of REO experience

Responsibilities

Establish collection call campaigns in accordance with former “Servicing Alignment Initiative” guidelines.
Effectively communicate and educate borrowers, explaining the impact of delinquency on the loan and potential loss mitigation options.
Properly updating the servicing platform, including right party contact, promise to pay dates, and reason for default.
Perform skip tracing for borrowers we have no communication or good contact numbers.
Monitor incoming bankruptcy notifications and emails.
Send loss mitigation applications to borrowers’ authorization third parties
Process Loss Mitigation Applications in accordance with CFBP, Investor and Insurer guidelines, including but not limited to: Issuing required letters within required timeframes, Submitting data and documents to loss mitigation vendor, Ensure complete applications are decisioned with 30 days, Monitor trail payment plans, order title, Order/mail modification documents to borrowers and executed copies to the county for recording and the Investor/Insurer as required. Maintain loss mitigation tracking on the servicing platform and updating the proper default reporting codes.
Prepare and gather documents for foreclosure files, including but not limited to: referring to respective foreclosure attorney, ensuring Investor/Insurer due diligence timeline is met, prepare bidding instructions in accordance with Investor/Insurer guidelines and referring loans post sale for eviction or “Cash for Keys”.
Maintain foreclosure tracking on the servicing platform and updating the proper default reporting codes.
Prepare and review foreclosure review committee forms monthly with Executive Management
Process bankruptcy filings, including but not limited to updating the servicing system, referring to attorney filing proof of claim, notice of default or motion for relief. Maintain bankruptcy tracking on the servicing platform and updating the proper default reporting codes.
Monitor active bankruptcy files monthly, including reviewing PACER,
Prepare monthly delinquency reporting for Capital City Home Loans and Clients
Maintain REO portfolio, including but not limited to ordering valuations, referring to attorney for eviction, assigning real estate agent, maintaining condition of the property, mitigating code violations, review and processing of offers and counter offers, manage closing process.
Order and review property inspections, updating the servicing platform with the inspection results.
Order property preservation as necessary and in accordance with Investor/Insurer allowable.
Request approval for amounts over Investor/insurer allowable.
Monitor second lien performance, including but not limited to: determining status of the first lien, ordering BPO to prepare equity analysis for presentment to the Investor.
Respond to audit request. Including but not limited to providing explanation of activities on delinquent or defaulted loans, providing copies of FNMA, FHA and VA reporting.
Review VA Valeri exceptions reporting
Review and submit FNMA delinquency reporting
Review and manually submit FHA delinquency reporting through FHA Catalyst
Monthly credit report balancing – Review for reporting accuracy
Submit monthly credit bureau reporting files.
Review, research and respond to E-Oscar ACDV and Block/DNR inquiries. Maintaining inquiries and response on the servicing platform.
Develop policies and procedures within CFPB, FNMA, FHA, VA, USDA and FHLMC Guidelines.
Assisting Servicing Manager as needed.