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