Loss Mitigation Specialist at Tennessee Housing Development Agency

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Telephone Etiquette, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Analytical Skills, Data Entry, Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Planning, Organization, Time Management, Confidentiality, Documentation, Policy Interpretation, Judgment, Computer Literacy

Industry

Government Administration

Description

This position is not remote. Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change due to changes in our business processes or other business-related reasons. POSITION SUMMARY: Coordinates, analyzes and administers functions relating to the evaluation of borrowers seeking relief alternatives during a mortgage financial default and borrower account administration. This work requires direct contact with the public, the exercise of good judgment and the application of Tennessee Housing Development Agency (“THDA”) policies and procedures as they relate to the application of payments, collection of amounts past due, loss mitigation, borrower counseling and other general customer service inquiries. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Makes outgoing calls to customers to attempt to assess reasons for default and determine appropriate alternatives consistent with the case details and to arrange satisfactory agreement to bring accounts back into a current standing. Answers incoming phone calls and responds to customer requests for information on their accounts. Sets active follow up arrangements on accounts, records notes and financial data. Provides primary phone support through the Loan Servicing call center including incoming and outgoing follow up communications. Follows insurer guidelines for delinquent account management and collects documentation of loss mitigation efforts to support account activity. Provides assistance with borrower counseling, loss mitigation processing and foreclosure avoidance. Provides assistance with mailing letters, forms or other customer contact. Assists customers with web site functionality, password resets, and other requests for account data. Maintains and files electronic information to customer accounts with proper noting and documentation. Assists with error resolution and customer complaint tracking. Provides back up for other Loan Servicing functions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Collections experience, with mortgage collections experience preferred. Successful completion of Mortgage Bankers Association, “Mortgage Servicing Basics Course” preferred. The above qualifications express the minimum standards of education and/or experience for this position. Other combinations of education and experience, if evaluated as equivalent, may be taken into consideration. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies: Excellent customer service skills. Excellent telephone etiquette. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical skills. Ability to accurately enter data into electronic systems. Strong interpersonal skills. Builds and maintains positive relationships with internal and external constituents. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Ability to plan and organize a large workload. Maintains high level of confidentiality. Strong organizational and time management skills; uses time effectively; consistently meets deadlines. Documents regularly, thoroughly, accurately, and completely with a high level of detail. Ability to read, follow and interpret instructions, regulations and policies. Exercises good and consistently fair judgment, courtesy, and tact in dealing with the staff and public in giving and obtaining information. Computer literate; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the internet; able to effectively adapt to and use other computer systems as needed for daily activities. Special Demands: The special demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The ability to use a phone headset for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

The specialist coordinates, analyzes, and administers functions related to evaluating borrowers seeking relief alternatives during mortgage financial default, which involves direct public contact and applying Tennessee Housing Development Agency policies. Essential duties include making outgoing calls to assess default reasons, arranging satisfactory agreements, answering incoming calls, and following insurer guidelines for delinquent account management.