Mortgage Loan Servicer I

Metro City Bank; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro City Bank in Duluth, GA seeks a Mortgage Loan Servicer to support the Mortgage department in day-to-day loan servicing activities. Responsibilities include reviewing documents, initiating funding, and processing payments.

The role involves managing escrow accounts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and preparing reports for loan pipelines and board reviews. Strong attention to detail and adherence to policy are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of mortgage servicing processes and escrow management.
• Familiarity with BSA/AML regulations and CIP concepts.
• Understanding of consumer deposit/loan regulations and risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Review loan documents and initiate funding for closing.
• Book new loans and create loan files.
• Monitor escrow accounts and communicate with agents/tax authorities.
• Process mortgage payments and mail due notices.
• Perform escrow analyses and handle refunds.
• Maintain loan servicing records and compliance documentation.
• Prepare pipeline and board reports.

Skills

Communication

Compliance

Integrity

Teamwork

Customer focus

Education

Associates degree with Accounting major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Internet

Email

Job description

Title

Mortgage Loan Servicer

Department

Mortgage

Reports to

Mortgage Loan Servicing Manager

Essential Duties

• Reviews loan documents and initiates funding for loan closing
• Performs booking of all new loans and creates new loan files
• Monitors escrow accounts and initiates timely follow-up with agents and/or tax collectors
• Makes insurance premiums and real estate tax payments from escrow accounts
• Performs annual escrow analysis and mails statement and surplus refund checks
• Monitors delinquent loans and prepares appropriate notices including demand letter
• Monitors and records withdrawn and declined loans
• Process paid off loans by preparing all necessary documents for recordation of Satisfaction of Deed and overpayment refund checks if any
• Mails mortgage payment due notices and process payments
• Scans loan documents including HUD, Note, Deed of Trust, Satisfaction of Deed, Title Policy, etc.
• Reviews and pays state required recording fees and vendor fees
• Prepares mortgage loan pipeline and board meeting reports
• Performs other mortgage servicing activities to include, but not be limited to, account research, payment adjustments and various loan maintenance needs
• Performs all duties in compliance with BSA/AML regulations and requirements
• Obtains adequate data for CIP on all wire and money instrument transactions
• Monitors and reports suspicious activity to the BSA Officer

Competencies

Communication

• Greets customers and coworkers in a friendly manner
• Uses common courtesy when speaking with customers and coworkers
• Communicates clearly and effectively in writing and speaking
• Reacts to feedback appropriately
• Able to communicate negative information positively and professionally

Compliance

• Familiar with the overall BSA/AML regulations and requirements
• Exhibits adequate knowledge of the following: CIP, Account Risk Assessment, Customer Due Diligence, CTR, OFAC, Cash purchase of monetary instruments, Originating Bank, Beneficiary Bank, TIN, NRA, HIDTA, HIFCA and SAR
• Exhibits adequate knowledge of the following concepts: placement, layering, and integration
• Familiar with the reporting requirements pertaining to currency transactions, cash purchase monetary instruments, wire transfers and opening of an account
• Exhibits adequate knowledge of regulations governing consumer laws pertaining to deposits or loans products
• Knows where and to whom any "suspicious" activity should be reported

Personal Integrity

• Demonstrates commitment to providing quality service to customers
• Makes commitments that are within the scope of the position
• Accepts responsibility for own work
• Maintains strong commitment to the bank's conduct/accuracy guidelines
• Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.

Respect

• Values diversity, differences in experience, backgrounds, and opinions of others
• Treats all people with dignity and honesty
• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences
• Respects the confidential nature of information
• Maintains composure when dealing with the unexpected

Team Work

• Promotes teamwork with flexibility and cooperation
• Works in the best interest of their team to achieve overall Bank goals
• Knows when to ask for help, solicit input from appropriate resources
• Works effectively and productively with all areas of the Bank

Customer Focus

• Knowing the (internal and external) customer business needs and acting accordingly;
• Anticipating customer needs
• Giving high priority to customer satisfaction and customer service

Job Knowledge

• Understands policies, procedures, and regulations related to their job description.
• Has the product and operational knowledge needed to do the job.
• Has the technical skills required to do the job and uses technology appropriately.
• Remains current on all Bank communication.

Personal Development

• Continues to develop knowledge of Metro City Bank products, services, and procedures
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Remains current on all Compliance courses as assigned

Education/Additional Training or Certifications

• Associates degree with Accounting Major or equivalent work experience

Knowledge/Experience

• Software skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe, Internet, and Email

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

AAP/EEO Statement

Metro City Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with regard to Females, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.