Property Preservation Specialist II

Company: Freedom Mortgage
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: May 4, 2021

Job Description:

SummaryThe Property Preservation Specialist will be responsible for reviewing reports produced by our preservation vendor and identifying any and all issues which will prevent deterioration to the Freedom Mortgage serviced asset. The Property Preservation Specialist may be responsible for filing hazard claims on damaged properties, reviewing work orders submitted by field vendors, coordinating preservation efforts, and also adhering to all local ordinances by registering properties at the appointed time.Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for ordering and managing property inspections and preservation needs for properties serviced by Freedom Mortgage.
• Reviewing bids for property preservation work and property securing as needed.
• Monitor vacant property, damaged property, and bad address reports from preservation vendor.
• Work with preservation vendor to ensure all preservation requirements are met as outlined by each investor.
• Work with Foreclosure department, HUD contractors, and Preservation vendor to placed properties into conveyance condition as outlined by HUD.
• Order and mange Vacant Property Registrations and de-registration process.
• Work with Hazard Claim Vendor to file claims, and repair damaged properties.
• Work with local code enforcement officers to remediate any property violations.
• Responsible for conducting monthly vendor scorecard audits.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with directives, both verbal and electronic, from regulatory agencies, CFPB, GSE's, investors and insurers for Default Services functional work groups
• Understand and Adhere to Claims Processing procedures conducted in compliance with Freedom Mortgage, GSE, and Private Mortgage Insurer requirements as well as CFPB, state and federal guidelines.
• Review of various current reports and assistance with identification of new reports, including ensuring department SLAs are met
• Establish and foster a work culture at all levels within the organization which is positive, collaborative, respectful, optimistic, and capable of driving long term operational sustainability.
• Serve as primary point of contact to internal and external parties for escalations related to one or more business functions in pre/post foreclosure areas to minimize reputational impact to Freedom Mortgage and ensure optimal resolution for business unit.
• Assist with delegations of new case assignment, case resolution, and timely reimbursement for services rendered to vendor(s).
• Reviewing account history and putting together a chronological history of the preservation efforts.
• Provide mentoring to new staff members, assist in special projects as assigned.Other Related Duties:Performs other related duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Education and/or Experience:Some College/Associates Degree or equivalent from two-year College or Technical School; or six (6) months to one (1) year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3-5 years working knowledge of property preservation requirements and terminology. Type of Skill and or Licensing/Certification/Registration:Software Skills:
  • Fiserv/LoanServ
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • HomeTracker
  • TEMPO
  • P260#CB#LI-EK1 Founded in Mount Laurel, NJ in 1990, Freedom Mortgage has since grown into one of the largest and fastest-growing privately owned full-service residential lenders in the USA. Licensed in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, Freedom Mortgage has over 5000 employees nationwide, proudly servicing $225.6 billion, and is still growing. Our mission is to foster homeownership in America. Freedom is a leader in VA mortgage lending and is one of the mortgage industry's largest philanthropic supporters of the USO and military families through its Team Freedom Cares philanthropic arm. Locations include suburban Philadelphia and Fishers, IN, two regions where we were named Top Workplaces. We also have large operating centers countrywide, including these desirable markets: Beaverton , OR; Boca Raton, FL; Columbia, MD; Jacksonville, FL; Melville, NY; Plano, TX; San Dimas, CA; Tempe, AZ; Troy, MI and Woodbridge, VA. If you seek a sense of community, top training, opportunity for advancement, a comprehensive benefits package and reward and recognition program, look no further. Freedom Mortgage Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or their status as a protected veteran or an individual with disabilities. Local applicants encouraged to apply. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Smoke-free workplace. Drug-free work environment. Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k). All resumes are held in confidence. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search. LENDER NMLS ID:2767 Equal Opportunity Employer- Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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