Document Administration Specialist I(On-Site)

Newrez • Tempe, AZ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Document Administration Specialist I is an entry-level generalist role responsible for various tasks related to receiving, cataloging, and shipping collateral and servicing documentation. This role involves reviewing mortgage servicing documents, placing orders with vendors, responding to customer requests, data entry, and general research. The specialist will communicate extensively with vendors and servicing partners to ensure timely administration of all document-related functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Basic understanding of mortgage servicing documents.
• Ability to handle confidential material in a professional, ethical manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain professional relationships with vendors, co-workers, etc.
• Professional communication skills – written & verbal.
• Strong time management skills & ability to respond to vendor/inter-departmental requests in a timely fashion.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines and achieve volume goals and performance standards.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Research & analytical skills to comprehend applicable state laws.
• All employees are required to have smart phones that meet Company security standards with the ability to install apps such as Microsoft Authenticator.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, process, and complete basic research and data entry for required documents (Lien Release, Assignments of Mortgage, Allonges, Lost Note Affidavits, Lost Mortgage Affidavits, Partial Releases, Assumptions, etc.) for loans serviced by Newrez & Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing with various levels of complexity.
• Review prepared loan documentation to ensure thoroughness, accuracy, and completeness with documentation standards.
• Ensure requested documentation is accurately completed within specific task SLAs.
• Request collateral files from investor designated document custodians to ensure that all needed documentation is obtained (within specific SLAs) to efficiently process Loss Mitigation, Bankruptcy and Foreclosure proceedings.
• Address inquiries from vendors, investors, Portfolio Managers, etc. professionally and in a timely fashion.
• Review daily task queue and exception reports to ensure completion of assigned duties within specific SLAs.
• Update and annotate all actions/follow-ups processed on loans in all appropriate systems.
• Update Mortgage Electronic Records System, Inc. (MERS) database to ensure adequate reporting of changes in mortgage servicing rights and beneficial ownership interests in loans serviced by SMS.
• Update and maintain real-time inventory of received physical collateral and servicing files.
• Update and maintain real-time inventory of images of documents contained within the physical collateral and servicing files received.
• Identify, process, catalog/inventory and prepare shipments of any requested documents (Assignments of Mortgage, Allonges, Lost Note Affidavits, Lost Mortgage Affidavits, etc.) or full collateral/servicing files for loans serviced by Newrez & Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing with various levels of complexity.
• Ensure requested collateral files and/or specific documents are accurately processed within the inventory system within predefined SLAs.
• Review and process exception reporting at various stages of the inventory and check-in/check-out process.
• Complete monthly inventory audits with custodians, file centers and the onsite file room.
• Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave/Caregiver Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition & Certification reimbursement
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program
• The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund
• 1 company-paid Volunteer Time Off day
• Matching Gifts Program
• Access to grants, nonprofit resources, and volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED