Mortgage Loss Mitigation Specialist

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GENERAL SUMMARY

Responsible for the collection of all residential mortgages Home Equity Lines and consumer compliance with FDCPA will attempt to contact borrowers when a mortgage payment is missed to determine the reason for the delinquency and to assist the borrower with making payments or discuss the options available to bring the account current such as forbearance agreements or other loss mitigation programs available. They will also handle the ordering and reviewing of delinquency inspections and preservation actions in compliance with investor guidelines and federal/local law. The Collections/Claims Specialist will also handle the submissions tracking and reconciling of claims to investors or MI companies on behalf of the investors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage inbound outbound and follow up calls related to Mortgage Loss Mitigation and collection efforts to ensure quick and effective solutions are provided to each borrower.
• Follow the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) and comply with Cathay Banks policies and procedures related to mortgage delinquencies defaults and collection.
• Ensure effective collection of an assigned group of delinquent loans to minimize losses to the Bank including escalated or large payment delinquencies.
• Contact delinquent customers for repayment and accurately document customer account information.
• Promptly provide information about the availability of loss mitigation options to borrowers who express adverse changes in their financial circumstances that is likely to cause them to experience a long-term delinquency for which loss mitigation options may be available.
• Monitor and manage mortgage delinquent report activities. Recording details of comments inquiries complaints and actions taken.
• Provide excellent customer service by researching payment delinquency related questions with Loan Servicing Department in a timely manner.
• Perform general clerical duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Skills/Ability: Strong organizing and problem-solving skills; good written and verbal communication skills; must be able to adapt well in a fast paced and constantly changing business environment; PC proficient; demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment and provide good customer service. Bilingual is a plus.

OTHER DETAILS

$25.53 $28.13 / hour
Pay determined based on job-related knowledge skills experience and location.
This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Cathay Bank offers itsfull-timeemployees a competitive benefits package which is a significant part of their total compensation. It is our goal to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs which includes coverage for medical insurance dental insurance vision insurance life insurance long-term disability insurance and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) health saving account (HSA) with company contributions voluntary coverages and 401(k).

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