Loss Mitigation Specialist

Position Summary:

The Loss Mitigation Specialist has proven mastery of the requirements of the Loss Mitigation Specialist position. It will act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and is assigned a portfolio of non-performing assets to contact, negotiate and complete loss mitigation alternatives to minimize foreclosure losses. This role will handle specialty functions within the SPOC department such as liquidation outcomes, bankruptcy customers, and high value customers.

This is an In-Office position.

• Schedule is 11a-8p Monday – Thursday / 8a-5p Fridays / 1 Saturday per month 8a-12 (Overtime/No Flex Fridays)
• Training will be Monday-Friday 8a-5p CST

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Contributes to the progress of the department by understanding the measurements used to define success and how they can positively impact those measurements.
• Meets monthly individual and team goals and key performance indicators.
• Handles a portfolio of multiple mortgage products that are 90+ days delinquent, or have requested loss mitigation, as governed by investor, departmental and legal guidelines; minimizing the loss due to foreclosure through the use of loss mitigation options. Portfolios worked by a Loss Mitigation Specialist II are non-traditional workouts such as Short Sales, and Deeds-in-Lieu, as well as high risk customer types.
• Receives inbound calls and makes outbound calls to customers, attorneys, realtors and other authorized parties on the account and educates them on options available to resolve delinquencies.
• Understands and discusses customers’ general requirements for loan modifications, short sales, deeds in lieu, cash for keys, and consents to judgment other loss mitigation options.
• Analyzes specific financial situations; recommends and initiates the proper loss mitigation tool to assist each borrower.
• Conducts light skip-tracing activities.
• Reviews title searches to ensure that no title issues threaten the standing of our investor’s lien on the property.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Reviews and update daily reports and accounts.
• This is not a work from home opportunity.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The qualified candidate must have:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and consistently meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to use good judgment.
• Strong consulting and advising customer communication skills via telephone and written communication.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent change delays, or unexpected events.

Business Ethics – Treats people with respect. Keep commitments. Inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational values.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication method.

Customer Service - Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.

Dependability- Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Commits to doing the best job possible. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.

Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Associate's degree (A. A.) from two-year College preferred. Two to four years' related experience and/or training required. GSE loss mitigation experience preferred, with specific emphasis on FHLMC and FNMA loss mitigation.

Computer Skills: Working knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Previous experience with MSP, Black Knight/LPS and Sagent preferred.