Mortgage Loan Servicing Specialist - Greenville

At Southern First, we believe banking is about people, and we’re making a difference one client and one banker at a time. Rooted in service and family, our core values make up the foundation of our company and the way we do business. Those values include caring, serving, and loving others. Every day, our team proudly carries out our mission of impacting lives in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in beautiful Greenville, SC, Southern First is locally owned and growing Southeastern markets in three states. Our relationship-first approach to banking is backed by our commitment to investing in easy-to-use technology, giving our clients all of the tools they need to easily manage their finances whenever, wherever.

If you are passionate about impacting lives in our community and building long-lasting client relationships, we’d love for you to join our team. We care. We serve. We love. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mortgage Loan Servicing Specialist plays a key role in delivering an exceptional homeowner experience by ensuring the accurate and compliant servicing of consumer mortgage loans. This position supports Southern First’s commitment to relationship banking by providing dependable, detail-oriented loan servicing while maintaining strong internal partnerships and a Client First mindset.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and maintain consumer mortgage loans accurately in the core servicing system.
• Process mortgage payments, escrow disbursements, payoffs, and loan advances.
• Administer escrow accounts, including analysis, adjustments, and customer communication.
• Monitor insurance coverage and property tax payments; follow up on exceptions.
• Perform loan maintenance such as rate changes, payment changes, assumptions, and modifications.
• Prepare and process mortgage payoffs, lien releases, and satisfactions.
• Monitor past due levels within the mortgage loan portfolio.  At prescribed times of the month/quarter, reach out to borrowers to resolve past due accounts.
• Discuss repayment plans, loan modifications, or short-term relief options to bring account current.
• Research and resolve servicing issues and customer inquiries in a timely, professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with applicable mortgage regulations including RESPA, TILA, and investor guidelines.
• Support internal audits, regulatory exams, and quality control reviews.
• Partner closely with mortgage lending, customer service, and accounting teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.
• Maintain accurate records while adhering to Southern First policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

 ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field preferred
• 1–3 years of mortgage servicing, loan operations, or banking experience preferred
• Working knowledge of consumer mortgage servicing and escrow administration
• Understanding of mortgage-related regulations and compliance requirements
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency in core banking systems and Microsoft Office applications

WORK CONDITIONS

• This position must be able to sit for long periods of time as the position involves most of the time spent at a computer.
• This position requires little to no travel.

 This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter your at-will employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.