Mortgage Servicing Specialist II

Banner Bank; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

LTD/STD/Life insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, 11 holidays

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Banner Bank is seeking a Mortgage Servicing Specialist II to manage diverse loan servicing tasks and deliver accurate data for investors and customers. The role supports delinquency management, loss mitigation, and routine reporting within established guidelines.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years in mortgage servicing or loan operations, with strong communication and analytical skills. A team-oriented, compliant environment offers growth and stability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 2 years of mortgage servicing or loan operations experience.
• Ability to assess risks and resolve routine issues.
• Effective communication with customers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of loan servicing activities and resolve non-routine issues.
• Respond to inquiries related to loan servicing, including escrow analysis and delinquencies.
• Monitor payment activity, suspense balances, and system reports to identify discrepancies.
• Audit, post, and reconcile funds for investor-serviced or purchased loans.
• Prepare reports and support analysis of loan portfolios.
• Prepare reports and support tracking and analysis of loan portfolios, including loans serviced by third parties, to meet operational and investor reporting requirements.
• May perform collection and loss mitigation activities, including contacting customers regarding delinquent accounts, evaluating financial information, discussing repayment or assistance options, and monitoring bankruptcy accounts.
• Prepare reports and support tracking and analysis and collaborate as needed across servicing functions.
• Support audit, compliance, and examination activities and ensure adherence to policies, procedures, security requirements, investor guidelines, and applicable regulations.

Skills

Mortgage servicing knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Discrepancy identification

Customer communication

Collaboration

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

More than 135 years ago, we started with core values that never go out of style: listen, learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. These core values shape our culture, and we were recently Great Place to Work Certified because of our outstanding workplace culture and employee experience. As well, our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes named us one of the Best 100 Banks in America for the ninth consecutive year.

With more than $16 billion in assets and 135 branch locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California, we understand our role in the economy and take that responsibility seriously. In addition to offering a source of capital to personal banking clients and businesses of all sizes, we place a high importance on employee volunteerism and donate millions of dollars each year to community organizations.

The Mortgage Servicing Specialist II performs a broad range of loan servicing activities, including resolving non-routine issues, supporting customer and investor needs, and maintaining accurate loan data and reporting. This role may perform specialized servicing functions, such as delinquency management or loss mitigation, in accordance with established guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• Perform a broad range of loan servicing activities, including transaction processing, account maintenance, and resolution of moderately complex or non-routine issues in accordance with established procedures.
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries related to loan servicing, including account activity, escrow analysis, ARM changes, payoffs, and delinquency; may handle more complex or escalated inquiries.
• Monitor loan payment activity, suspense balances, and system reports to identify discrepancies, research issues, and take corrective action.
• Audit, post, and reconcile funds related to investor-serviced or purchased loans, ensuring timely and accurate remittance, fee processing, and compliance with investor requirements.
• Maintain and update loan system data, including tax, insurance, and other servicing codes, and audit loan records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare reports and support tracking and analysis of loan portfolios, including loans serviced by third parties, to meet operational and investor reporting requirements.
• May perform collection and loss mitigation activities, including contacting customers regarding delinquent accounts, evaluating financial information, discussing repayment or assistance options, and monitoring bankruptcy accounts.
• Monitor loan payment activity, suspense balances, and system reports to identify discrepancies, research issues, and take corrective action.
• Prepare reports and support tracking and analysis and collaborate as needed across servicing functions.
• Support audit, compliance, and examination activities and ensure adherence to policies, procedures, security requirements, investor guidelines, and applicable regulations.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• 2 or more years experience in mortgage servicing, loan operations, construction lending, or related financial services activities.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of mortgage servicing processes, systems, and operations, including transactions, account maintenance, and specialized servicing functions such as loss mitigation.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and investor requirements, including those impacting customer servicing and loss mitigation activities.
• Ability to identify and assess risks related to servicing activities, including delinquency or account issues, and apply judgment in resolving routine situations.
• Ability to use systems and reporting to identify discrepancies and support issue resolution.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal partners, including handling more complex servicing inquiries.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal partners to resolve issues and support servicing activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands within servicing operations

Physical Demands:

Be capable of lifting and moving objects up to 25 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Targeted starting salary range (based on experience): $19.99-$27.05/hr
• Incentive potential
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Paid vacation time, sick time, and 11 company-paid holidays
• 401k with up to 4% company match
• Tuition reimbursement

Review Banner's employee benefits at: Employee Benefits | Banner Bank

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