Foreclosure Document Specialist II

M&T Bank Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation is seeking a role focused on reviewing and executing legal affidavits to minimize risk. The candidate will assess high volumes of documentation for accuracy and compliance with state foreclosure requirements, and ensure proper recording of letters and notices in affidavits.

The position involves coordination with attorney firms and regulators. The ideal candidate has a Paralegal Certificate and at least two years in banking/mortgage operations, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• A combined 4 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 2 years' banking/mortgage industry experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented and motivated team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Review a high volume of affidavits and backup documentation for accuracy and compliance with state laws.
• Ensure affidavits reflect factual accuracy and proper foreclosures processes.
• Collaborate with attorney firms to resolve discrepancies and maintain tight turn times.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent written and verbal comms

Team player

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

BKFS MSP servicing platform

LoanSphere Process Management

Job description

Overview

This position's main responsibility is to review and execute legal affidavits and minimize risk for M&T Bank.

Primary Responsibilities

Review a high volume of legal affidavits and associated backup documentation provided by Tier I Reviewer to ensure accuracy and compliance with state laws. Return affidavit to Tier I Reviewers if more information is needed. Responsible for reviewing all documents for factual accuracy and compliance with federal and state foreclosure requirements, including text summaries of various loan activities, historical financials, compliant letter mailings and state specific interest calculations. Review required letters/notices to ensure they were sent correctly and accurately reflected in all affidavits and certifications submitted for review. In addition, review the foreclosure status, bankruptcy status, and loss mitigation status of a loan and determine whether affidavits can be executed and sent to court to proceed with the foreclosure action. Review chain of mortgage assignments and note endorsements from origination through current holder to ensure proper foreclosure standing. Understand complex power of attorney agreements to identify when documents can be signed. Work with attorney firms to resolve any discrepancies while maintaining stringent turn times. Ability to understand legal explanations to determine when a concern has been properly explained or when an escalation is needed. Maintain knowledge of and compliance with different regulations for each state. Occasionally required to appear in court as a witness to attest to business records. Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies. Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable. Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand. Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities

This position interacts with internal CAM departments and external third-party attorney firm vendors.

Education and Experience Required

A combined 4 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 2 years' banking/mortgage industry experience. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and email software. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Detail oriented. Motivated, team player with a positive and friendly attitude.

Education and Experience Preferred

Paralegal Certificate. Foreclosure experience. Knowledge of M&T Bank systems including BKFS MSP servicing platform and LoanSphere Process Management system.

Salary

The pay range for this position is $22.61 - $37.67 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Getzville, New York, United States of America

Company Culture

Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T's affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank's traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities-combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values - integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor - drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&T's Human Capital Report to learn more.

Benefits

Competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year.

EEO Statement

M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace.