About this role
This is a hybrid role with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.
This position serves as personnel available to borrowers by phone that are experiencing financial hardships. Provides assistance and information to borrowers on possible Loss Mitigation options and the subsequent needed actions. Facilitates the receipt of a complete hardship application and remains in contact with the borrower throughout the process. Prepares and reviews documentation to ensure all servicing efforts on covered accounts comply with applicable regulations and investor guidelines. This position is considered the first line of defense and expected to maintain a high level of attention to detail, analyze facts, and make sound decisions in order to mitigate risk to the Bank.
Responsibilities
- Loan Resolution - Responsible for contacting borrowers in financial distress to gather information and required documentation for a complete Loss Mitigation Application. Maintains contact with borrower throughout the process, sending applicable written notices or disclosures. Monitors approved plans until the borrower completes short term repayment plans or makes the required payments.
- Client Support - Identifies and supports clients who are eligible for assistance. Contacts clients who are in Foreclosure, who were dismissed or discharged from bankruptcy, or who have inquired about possible assistance in order to begin the process.
- Operational Support - Acts as a liaison between business units, Retail Credit Underwriting teams, and branches regarding distressed borrowers.
- Portfolio Servicing - Participates in servicing efforts for acquired institutions. Works with acquired institutions to service defaulted or covered assets, and to assist with mortgage loans. Modifies or recommends charge offs as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree and 1 years of experience in Collections, Loss Mitigation, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, or Default OR High School Diploma or GED and 5 years of experience in Collections, Loss Mitigation, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, or Default
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Knowledge of applicable regulations
Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.
Other facts
About First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens has built a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. First Citizens offers an array of general banking services including a network of more than 500 branches and offices in 30 states; commercial banking expertise delivering best-in-class lending, leasing and other financial services coast to coast; innovation banking serving businesses at every stage; and a nationwide direct bank. Parent company First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets.
Visit firstcitizens.com or call toll-free 1.888.FC DIRECT (1.888.323.4732). First Citizens Bank. Forever First®. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
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What you'll do
- The specialist is responsible for contacting borrowers in financial distress to gather information and documentation for Loss Mitigation Applications. They maintain contact with borrowers throughout the process and monitor approved plans until completion.
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