Loss Mitigation Specialist III - Liquidations (On-Site) - Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing
Tempe, AZ 85280
About the Job
Who we are
Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing (SMS) is one of Americas top-five non-bank mortgage-servicing companies. What is mortgage servicing? Our clients are businesses that own mortgage loans (such as banks and real estate investment firms). On their behalf, we manage (or "service") their loan portfolios, which means that we collect homeowners mortgage payments, pay their tax and insurance bills, and help homeowners in default to get current.
Primary Function
The Loss Mitigation Specialist III 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 III will review, counter, and approve loss mitigation deals within their delegated authority and assist Loss Mitigation Management in guiding the department.
Principal Duties
- Handles multiple mortgage products that are 60+ days delinquent, as governed by investor, departmental and legal guidelines.
- Keeps servicing files up to date so borrowers can receive the best assistance, and so that the company has knowledge of the borrowers situation and the condition of the collateral.
- Minimizes loss due to foreclosure through the use of loss mitigation options, such as pre-foreclosure sales, loan modifications and repayment plans.
- Arranges for contractual services relating to property inspections, appraisers, real estate agents, etc., who may be involved in the inspection or evaluation of the property.
- Reviews title searches to ensure that no title issues threaten the standing of our investors lien on the property.
- 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.
- Accurately underwrites the borrowers income, through the review of paystubs, tax documents, benefit statements, business profit and loss statements, etc.
- Addresses any borrower question or concern. 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.
- Certifies that all required actions have taken place prior to completing a foreclosure sale.
- Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Functions as a mentor to more junior Loss Mitigation Specialists.
- Reviews the work of more junior Loss Mitigation Specialists to ensure compliance with standards and industry best practices.
- Approves Loss Mitigation deals and provides feedback to more junior team members for their continued improvement.
- May assist with training new Loss Mitigation Specialists.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Education and Experience Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, required.
- Bachelors degree, preferred.
- 5+ years Loss Mitigation, collections, or related mortgage servicing experience.
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements
- 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 - collections, foreclosure, bankruptcy and REO - experience preferred
Position responsibilities are governed by Federal SAFE Act qualification standards and/or state licensing, registration, or exemption requirements. As a result, the applicant is required to demonstrate financial responsibility, character, and general fitness to perform in the role and is subject to additional criminal record restrictions. Employees in this position are subject to on-going credit and background reviews to ensure continued compliance with position responsibilities.
While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the positions requirements, it in no way implies/states that these are the only job responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and request other duties, as necessary.
Company Perks:
* 15 Paid Time Off (PTO) days and 18 after 1st anniversary!
* 9 Paid Holidays
* Employee Engagement Activities
Company Benefits:
* Medical (including Health Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account)
* Dental - RX - Vision - Life, Disability Insurance - 401(k) Plan with company match! - Employee Assistance Plan
* Performance-based Incentives
* Pet Insurance
* Advancement Opportunities
Newrez NOW:
* Our Corporate Social Responsibility program, Newrez NOW, empowers employees to become leaders in their communities through a robust program that includes volunteering, philanthropy, nonprofit grants, and more
* 1 Volunteer Time Off (VTO) day, company-paid volunteer day where all eligible employees may participate in a volunteer event with a nonprofit of their choice
* Employee Matching Gifts Program: We will match monetary employee donations to eligible non-profit organizations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per employee
* Newrez Grants Program: Newrez hosts a giving portal where we provide employees an abundance of resources to search for an opportunity to donate their time or monetary contributions
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Different makes us better.