MERS Specialist

ABOUT CBC MORTGAGE AGENCY

Voted as one of the top 20 places to work in Utah and winner of Best Communication in the State of Utah. CBC Mortgage Agency (CBCMA) focuses on personal and professional development as the core value of the Company that has established a record of success and growth. Take your career to the next level in a comfortable workplace with an environment that encourages networking and team socializing. As well as great perks the position offers competitive wages as well as an excellent benefit package including medical dental vision and life insurance coverages short- and long-term disability and a 401(k) plan retirement investment and more benefit addition to these great benefits we offer 11 paid holidays a year and paid time off (PTO). If this is the opportunity that youve been waiting for apply today!

ABOUT CEDAR BAND CORPORATION

We are a federally chartered tribal corporation wholly owned by the Cedar Band of Paiutes. Deeply rooted in our rich history we provide industry-leading military and government contractor services including construction management technology telecommunications and staffing solutions as well as mortgage industry convenience store and beverage distribution services to federal agencies and commercial industries. From our modest beginnings as a single IT company with one contract we have grown to ten branded companies across the nation. Headquartered in Cedar City Utah with regional offices and project sites in South Jordan UT; Yuma Proving Grounds Yuma AZ; Las Vegas NV and more... We employ over 100 employees who are all committed to our vision to be an industry leader as a tribally-owned business that provides world-class order to attract and retain this caliber of employees we offer competitive compensation excellent benefits and a dynamic work environment based on open communication and honesty.

Summary

The MERS Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate mortgage loan information within the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. (MERS) platform and the companys Loan Management System. This position performs MERS reconciliations processes transfers and deactivations updates subservicer and interim funder information tracks assignments and affidavits and resolves loan-level discrepancies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile daily monthly and exception reports.
• Confirm Mortgage Identification Numbers (MINs) and research discrepancies.
• Process MERS transfers including servicing and beneficial rights transfers.
• Complete subservicer and interim funder updates.
• Process MERS deactivations for paid-in-full forgiven foreclosed and other applicable loans.
• Track bankruptcy and Proof of Claim activity in the Loan Management System as it relates to MERS and the ownership of the loan.
• Prepare record obtain and file assignments from MERS as applicable.
• Request and track outstanding assignments MIN affidavits and other required documentation.
• Review reports and follow up with lenders subservicers and business partners to resolve outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate notes and records of all research updates and completed transactions.
• Follow company policies department procedures and applicable MERS requirements.
• Assist with audits special projects and other duties as assigned - some cross training with Servicing Team.
• Other tasks duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous MERS experience or document management experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail organization and follow-up skills.
• Ability to research and resolve loan-level discrepancies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn mortgage-related systems.
• Ability to manage confidential information and meet recurring deadlines.
• Committed to quality and accuracy by completing work thoroughly identifying potential issues and proactively seeking clarification rather than making assumptions.

Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail is a must
• Organization and time management
• Problem-solving communication and teamwork
• Compliance awareness and accountability
• Initiative and willingness to ask questions
• Thoroughness and commitment to quality
• Critical thinking and sound judgment

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time remote position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as determined by management and as business and job duties demand. Although this position is primarily remote employees may be required to report to the office on occasion for business needs meetings training or other work-related purposes as determined by management.

Education and Experience

1. Document and filing experience in a professional office environment.
2. 1 or more years of related experience is preferred.
3. High School Diploma or equivalent.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be authorized to legally work within the United States of America.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.