Homeowner Support Specialist (On-site)

Job Description

Streamline loss-mitigation workflows to resolve at-risk mortgages and maximize workout approvals

Loss Mitigation Specialist I

The Loss Mitigation Specialist I role is responsible for establishing contact, communicating, and negotiating with borrowers, investors, and real estate agents, via verbal and written means, to resolve at-risk mortgages. In addition, the Loss Mitigation Specialist I will review, counter, and approve loss mitigation deals within their delegated authority.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Handles multiple mortgage products that are 60+ days delinquent, as governed by investor, departmental and legal guidelines.
  • Handles inbound and outbound calls supporting homeowner questions and helping homeowners to become engaged in loss mitigation workout assistance.
  • Makes calls to borrowers, borrowers' authorized representatives, and brokers.
  • Analyzes financial statements, tax returns, credit reports, and the value of the collateral in order to determine and recommend the most feasible and appropriate workout to the customer.
  • Addresses any borrower questions or concerns. Handles escalated files appropriately by providing an articulate and complete response.
  • Contributes to the progress of the department by understanding the measurements used to define success and how they can positively impact those measurements.
  • Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Performs related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent, required.
  • Bachelor's degree, preferred.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

  • Ability to obtain and maintain ongoing Mortgage Loan Originator License.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Excellence in consulting and advising customers via telephone and written communication.
  • Understanding of debt collections in any stage of delinquency.
  • Loss Mitigation, Collections, Foreclosure, Bankruptcy and Real Estate Owned (REO) experience preferred.
  • Portfolio management, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
  • Comfortable talking on the phone for extended periods.
  • Okay with sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Comfortable working on a computer for extended period of time, including typing and viewing a screen.

Establish contact with borrowers, investors, and real estate agents to resolve at-risk mortgages, Analyze financial statements, tax returns, credit reports, and collateral value to determine feasible workouts, Handle inbound and outbound calls to support homeowners and guide loss-mitigation discussions, Review, counter, and approve loss mitigation deals within delegated authority, Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures