Mortgage Loss Mitigation Specialist I

Gateway First Bank•Jenks, OK

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mortgage Loss Mitigation Specialist I interacts with customers via email to complete their loss mitigation packets for final review. Excellent written communication and experience handling documents are required. This person will love to solve problems and delight in accuracy and possess a collaborative and adaptable spirit as the mortgage industry will keep you on your toes with frequent regulatory changes! The Loss Mitigation Specialist I is responsible for the collection of documents within the required timelines set by investor/insurer to review for assistance before assigning for review.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of loss mitigation program requirements.
Basic knowledge of loss mitigation policies, practices, and procedures.
Proven problem-solving skills.
Organized and task oriented.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to collect and analyze information with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, deadlines, and work in team environment.
Exemplifies the Gateway Values: Stay Growth Oriented, Make a Difference, "Get it Done" Attitude, Be a Team Player, Do the Right Thing.
High School diploma or equivalent.
0-2 years of related collections/Loss Mitigation experience.

Nice To Haves

Excellent written communication and experience handling documents required.
Prefer related experience in mortgage servicing.

Responsibilities

Maintains the Solutions Inbox for all Fax and email communications from external/internal customers and investor/insurer.
Performs all written correspondence between the borrowers, investor, insurer, subordinate lien holders, real estate agents, consumer credit counselling services, and 3rd party vendors.
Prepares, scans, and indexes all Loss Mitigation intake documents as required.
Reviews Customer Solution application to ensure all required documents are provided, signed as needed, and legible before assigning SPOC for review.
Makes outbound calls as needed to collect required documentation to complete solution package.
Requests credit reports, escrow analysis, valuations title, and insurer/investor documents to facilitate the review.
Declines files as directed in accordance with departmental guidelines as set forth by investor/insurer guidelines and sends appropriate denial letter if borrower does not return additional documents or appeal documents by deadline.
Requests additional documents and sends notifications and acknowledgement letters to borrowers within allotted timeframe to remain in compliance.
Sorts and distributes incoming Loss Mitigation mail to appropriate team members.
Scans and uploads all incoming mail from borrowers delivered by USPS, UPS and FedEx and create appropriate follow up CIT's as needed.
Accurately and timely update servicing system to reflect current status of file.
Exercises awareness with regard to possible suspicious activity, money laundering or fraudulent behavior and reports any such incidents to the BSA department.
Performs all job functions in compliance with all company policies and federal, state, and local laws and regulations as applicable to the position, including, but not limited to BSA/AML, OFAC and GLBA/privacy rules.
Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.