Job Title: Mortgage Assumption Specialist
Location: Winchester, VA
Shift (Time): 8:00am - 4:30pm EST; hybrid (onsite 2-3 days a week)
Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options
Position Type: Multiyear Contract
This role supports the processing of mortgage assumptions and release of liability requests from start to finish. The specialist reviews applications, verifies required documentation, ensures compliance with federal regulations (including Consumer Financial Protection Bureau servicing rules and National Credit Union Administration requirements), and coordinates with members, attorneys, title companies, and internal lending teams. This is a mortgage operations and compliance-focused role that combines loan processing, regulatory review, risk management, and member communication under moderate supervision.
This role requires someone with 1-3 years of a mix of mortgage operations knowledge, compliance awareness, analytical ability, and strong communication skills.
Description
To examine, evaluate, and process tasks associated with the assumption/release of liability requests per applicable federal/state laws, investor guidelines, and client’s policies and procedures. Assume responsibility as the point person and coordinate the processing from origination through disposition. Ensure timely review and submission of assumption/release of liability requests to relevant Real Estate Lending (REL) areas to minimize the organization's mortgage portfolio risk. Provide members with detailed information about assumption/release of liability requests & related servicing questions about their mortgage/equity loan. Manage process flow to ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met and quality of work is achieved. Work under moderate supervision. Perform basic/routine tasks with a narrow scope and moderate analysis.
Responsibilities
• Research, respond, and track moderately complex inquiries about the assumption/release of liability requests
• Identify risk exposures to control and mitigate financial loss from mortgage and equity collateral transactions by performing internal/external inquiries and preliminary review of documents
• Obtain, review, and verify that mortgage applications have required loan documentation, such as title insurance, loan applications, credit reports, and income and asset declarations, are accurate and promptly provided to underwriters for loan approval and adherence to client and investor guidelines
• Communicate extensively with members, external settlement attorneys, surveyors, title companies, survivors of the deceased, and attorneys regarding required documentation/expectations as the loan progresses through multiple loan origination systems
• Ensure validation of Successor in Interest as regulated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) by reviewing documents and notes with the servicing system of record
• Coordinate settlement dates with members, attorneys, and realtors
• Reconcile changes, revisions, and corrections with closing agents and settlement attorneys to ensure accurate and efficient processing of mortgage loans
• Analyze, research, and resolve discrepancies, problems & issues related to member accounts/loans; may require additional interaction with members, other staff, and outside contacts for completion
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Working knowledge of CFPB servicing rules, NCUA requirements, and the organization's policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of current regulations and investor guidelines to offer options to Successors, such as assuming the loan or referring to Mortgage Default
• Ability to display the highest degree of tact, patience, sensitivity, and confidentiality
• Experience in managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals
• Incumbent will be required, before the assumption of employment duties, to register with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry, includes fingerprinting and background checks
• Essential skill in comprehending, analyzing, applying, and communicating complex written legal documents
• Basic skills in following, interpreting, and applying relevant data/instructions to guidelines, procedures, practices, and regulations
• Basic skills in exercising initiative and good judgment to make sound decisions
• Effective organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Basic research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Effective word processing and spreadsheet software skills
• Basic verbal and written communication skills
• Desired - Associate degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• Desired - Working knowledge of credit union operations/processes
• Desired - Working knowledge of NCUA regulations that govern the activities, products, and services of the business unit
• Desired - Working knowledge of products, services, processes, requirements, and systems related to the business unit
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Ref: #851-Rockville-S1
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- Dice Id: 10295162
- Position Id: 346713
- Posted 4 days ago
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