Mechanics Bank is currently searching for a Sr. Loan Servicing Specialist to join our team. Here at Mechanics Bank, we value connection, partnership, long term relationships and working together in person. This role will be working on-site at our Walnut Creek office. Performs a wide variety of loan servicing tasks related to loan operations and/or processing, from minor to complex processes or functions. Proactively identifies issues or needed changes, recommends resolution, and participates in ... more details
Mechanics Bank is currently searching for a Sr. Loan Servicing Specialist to join our team. Here at Mechanics Bank, we value connection, partnership, long term relationships and working together in person. This role will be working on-site at our Walnut Creek office.
Performs a wide variety of loan servicing tasks related to loan operations and/or processing, from minor to complex processes or functions. Proactively identifies issues or needed changes, recommends resolution, and participates in quality improvement efforts. Takes accountability for entire process from receipt of work to resolution and closure. Tasks require coordination of information among various operational areas and customers. Utilizes multiple system applications. Assists in multiple areas of department in the completion of duties as directed by management.
What you will be doing:
Loan file management, to include scanning and retrieval of documents from various applications/sources that assist with production and audit requests. Resolves any loan exceptions or corrections, research payment issues and discrepancies. Provide callback support of processors daily work and tickler management as assigned.
Provides prompt, courteous and excellent customer service to internal and external clients. Required to actively cooperate and interact with other departments to advance the overall interests of the bank. Other duties as assigned.
May be responsible for various tasks/responsibilities in any or all of the following areas of concentration:
File Management (Scanning/filing): Works with various loan documents both in-house and attorney drawn. Identifies and differentiates all types of loan documents to be scanned to the proper account. Organizes incoming documents from both title and interoffice mail, while updating reports to monitor documents received to keep track of the outstanding sets. Uses scanner and FISERV programs.
Collateral Management (Paid Loans, perfection and release): Having a firm understanding of the complete loan pay off process, reviews and process loan pay offs. Manages the release of collateral and reviews paid off packages, to ensure all transactions and supporting documentation is completed accurately. Working with operating systems such as VINTEK, CoreLogic, First American Title, processes cashier’s checks.
Insurance & Escrow Processing: With a solid knowledge loan servicing and regulatory requirements, works with a third party tracking vendor to complete insurance tracking as it relates to the lender placement of coverage, flood insurance tracking and setting up and maintaining escrow accounts for property taxes and insurance. Tasks include tracking, updating third party records, reviewing and working various reports and notices, lender force placement processing and refund processing. Tracks flood insurance following proper regulations as it relates to funding. Completes escrow processing to include setting up new escrow accounts for property taxes and insurance, preparing initial disclosures and making timely disbursements for both property taxes and insurance as well as escrow analysis.
Transaction Processing: Has an advanced understanding of loan terminology and documentation pertaining to all collateral and loan types. Reviews and posts payments, prepares loan payoff demands, processes payoff funds, completes loan service requests, loan file maintenance as requested, participation loan remittance, SWAP balancing and remittance, GL balancing, Exception Monitoring, aged item reporting with monthly certification, and verification of mortgage (VOM) tasks. Responsible for Mortgage Electronic Registration System (MERS) related functions including reconciliation of MERS records for reporting and audit purposes. Completes Fiserv report reviews. Communicates with borrowers, answering questions and reviewing documentation pertaining to all collateral and loan types.
Callback and Boarding & Callback Processing: Demonstrates a solid understanding of loan documentation and the core processing system, Fiserv Premier. Responsible for funding wire transactions, internally through General Ledger and Deposit accounts, and from Title Company transactions. Handles all levels of loan products including; consumer-Mortgage and Home Equity loans, Commercial and Commercial Real Estate.
Investor Processing – Works with various investor agencies, including FarmerMac, FannieMae, SBA and USDA. Handles daily reporting and settlement required by various agencies. Interacts with each agency as needed; contributing to research and audit needs as requested.
Who you are:
High school or GED degree required.
3 years of loan servicing experience required.
Regulatory knowledge of Flood and/or Escrow Processing preferred.
Experience in Fiserv Premier and Mortgage Electronic Registration System (MERS).
Loan servicing experience; good understanding of loan terminology.
Proficiency with both Word and Excel.
Experience with systems such as Fiserv Premier, Mortgage Electronic Registration System (MERS), as well as other third party agencies, and vendors.
Experience with different investor agencies such as FarmerMac, FannieMae, SBA and USDA.
Possess excellent human relations, communications and business writing skills.
Ability to work effectively with limited direct supervision.
Ability to comprehend and interpret Bank policies and procedures.
Possess effective time management and organizational skills.
Demonstrates teamwork in facilitating workflow. High level of cooperation with others and is responsive to the Bank’s needs.
Exemplary motivation, enthusiasm, professionalism and team skills.
Have high level of accuracy and great attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
Ability to cope with pressure resulting from meeting required deadlines, reporting requirements and training responsibilities.
Exhibit high degree of professionalism and confidentiality in handling and having access to sensitive customer or employee information.
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Pay Range: $28.00- $39.00 hourly
Final compensation package will be determined by the work experience, education, and/or skill level of the applicant along with internal equity and alignment with geographic market data.
Mechanics Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law.
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