[Remote] Foreclosure Specialist III at M&T Bank

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Banking, Financial Services, MortgageIndustries

Requirements

  • A combined 4 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 2 years’ Default Servicing related field experience (e.g., Collections, REO, Loss Mitigation)
  • Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Monitor progress of foreclosures through queues and reporting, ensuring team is effectively working their portfolios and compliance with state/federal and investor guidelines
  • Work with foreclosure attorney, outside counsel and/or in house counsel to resolve disputes involving property in which the bank or its investors have an interest
  • Serve as primary escalation contact for both associates on the team, attorneys and other departments
  • Work with Foreclosure team to ensure FHA 1st legal deadlines are met once the loan is referred to foreclosure, including filing and tracking of any necessary extension requests
  • Research, validate and update loans appearing on various foreclosure exception reports, including but not limited to No Dual Track, clean up and investor timeline reports
  • Provide approval of additional attorney fees beyond associate level approval limit. Maintain tracking and reporting of legal expense on litigation files outside of the foreclosure action
  • Perform QC review and approval of investor bidding instructions, ensuring adherence to investor/MI guidelines
  • Conduct regular ‘side by sides’ with team to discuss loan level issues and procedures. Conduct a review of all assigned loans at a minimum of every 30 days, including the updating of documentation and follow up
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, regulatory and investor guidelines regarding foreclosure
  • Work with management to revise, update and implement procedure changes as well as create new procedures
  • Gather departmental information and assemble presentations for regular investor, regulatory and internal meetings
  • 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

Skills

Foreclosure Process
Investor Guidelines
Litigation Management
Compliance Monitoring
FHA Deadlines
Exception Reporting
QC Review
Attorney Coordination
Legal Expense Tracking
Bidding Instructions
Regulatory Compliance

M&T Bank

Full-service banking for individuals and businesses

About M&T Bank

M&T Bank provides a variety of banking services to individuals, small businesses, and larger companies. Their offerings include mortgage assistance, personal and business checking accounts, and mobile banking options. The bank primarily operates in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, emphasizing community engagement and a focus on customer service. M&T Bank's business model is based on traditional banking practices, such as loans, deposits, and investment products, and it generates revenue through interest income and service fees. A key aspect that sets M&T Bank apart from its competitors is its commitment to community involvement, which includes allowing employees to volunteer and supporting local organizations. The recent merger with United Bank, N.A. has further expanded their services and market presence.

Buffalo, New YorkHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Competition from fintechs could erode M&T Bank's market share among tech-savvy customers.
Integration challenges from the United Bank merger may disrupt operations.
Decreased prime rate could reduce interest income, impacting profitability.

Differentiation

M&T Bank emphasizes community engagement through its charitable foundation and volunteer programs.
The bank offers a wide range of traditional and digital banking services.
Recent merger with United Bank, N.A. expands M&T's market reach and service offerings.

Upsides

M&T Bank's $1.5 billion senior notes offering strengthens its financial position.
Decreased prime rate may attract more borrowers, increasing loan volume.
Shannon Lazare's appointment as New Jersey Regional President enhances local community engagement.

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