Loss Mitigation Underwriter II (Safe Act)

M&T Bank Corporation; Getzville (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation seeks a loss mitigation specialist in Getzville, NY to submit loan modification workups and prepare for foreclosure mediation hearings. You will oversee documentation, assess income/expenses, and liaise with investors to gain settlements.

The role requires 2+ years in collections or underwriting, strong communication, and familiarity with banking policies and title knowledge. On-site position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Combined 4 years of education and/or experience.
• Minimum 2 years of collections or underwriting experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively over the phone.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Submit loan modification workups for investor waterfalls and loss mitigation.
• Review workout packages and determine suitable repayment options.
• Coordinate with investors (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, M&T) for settlements.
• Prepare loan workout summaries for management approval and for foreclosure mediation.

Skills

Phone communication

Customer service

MS Word/Excel

Land title knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for submitting loan modification workups for the entire waterfall of investor workout options. This position will also be responsible for preparing loans for foreclosure mediation hearings, working with various investors and cross training with other areas of loss mitigation.

Primary Responsibilities

Understand investor waterfalls and required documents for loss mitigation. Manage and monitor account portfolio to ensure that all documentation and account decisions comply with banking policies, investor guidelines and applicable regulations. Assess income and expenses, as well as property value and variance between appraised properties and offers submitted by potential buyers. Serve as liaison to various investors, including, but not limited to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and M&T Bank to gain approval for settlements and provide each party with documentation necessary to render a decision. Review workout packages, including hardship letters, tax returns, income statements, pay stubs, credit reports, sources of debt and general customer financial documents to determine the most suitable repayment option for customers. Calculate loan modification terms in adherence with Investor and Insurer guidelines, M&T policies and applicable state and Federal law and regulations. Communicate with Single Point of Contact, title team and Loss Mitigation Closing team to gather information and resolve escalated accounts. Review, compile and analyze documents (e.g., appraisals, title, arm’s length addenda, HUD 90051) to approve or deny a short sale settlement. Communicate with customers, real estate agents and attorneys to negotiate short sale settlement offers and advise of loss mitigation decisions. Prepare workout summaries for management approval. Maintain notes for management and audit review purposes. Prepare loans for foreclosure mediation hearings. Identify solutions to resolve clouded title. Complete special ad hoc projects as requested by management (e.g., due diligence loan reviews) 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

Manages and monitors an account portfolio of 70 loans. Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities: Not Applicable.

Education and Experience Required

A combined 4 years’ higher education and/or experience, including a minimum of 2 years’ collections or underwriting experience. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally over the phone. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software. Knowledge and understanding of land title.

Education and Experience Preferred

Bachelor’s degree. Paralegal certification or experience. Mortgage collections experience. Knowledge of M&T systems.

Pay

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. 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

About Us

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.