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GENERAL FUNCTION: Responsible for completing and filing investor/insurer claims within required guidelines in order to recoup 5/3's investment in the property, may include loan principal, accrued interest, and corporate or escrow advances, as well asbank incentives for timely filing, made during the life of the loan to properly protect the investors collateral interest in the property. The residential mortgage portfolio is currently at 325,000 loans, 75% of which are investor owned and/or insuredthat require the completion of a claim upon completion of the default cycle. This results in approximately 200 claims being filed on a monthly basis and $30.0 million being recouped and applied annually. This position also includes the filing of LossMitigation claims with the investors/insurers.
Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank’s risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- All Claims started within five business days of receipt from loss mitigation or foreclosure.
- Filing of all investor/insurer claims within required guidelines to reduce exposure to curtailments and/or fines. In 2005, claims paid to Fifth Third totaled approximately $30.0 million.
- Track all claims monthly for status update and/or proceeds.
- All claims proceeds posted per investor/insurer requirements within 48 hours of receipt includes posting principal, interest, escrow, other advances, buydown funds, unapplied funds, up to $1 million per week.
- Close out accounts to ensure all balances equal to zero through chargeoff and correct the appropriate MortgageServ system settings.
- Work with attorney network to ensure evictions, redemption, title issues, mobile home issues, conveyances and reconveyances are handled with due diligence to reduce exposure to curtailments and/or fines.
- Work with property preservation vendor, hazard claim vendor, claims outsourcing vendor, city officials, etc. to ensure that the properties are being maintained to investor/insurer requirements.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
MIMIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- High school diploma.
- Good organization skills.
- Math skills.
- 0-2 years mortgage default or mortgage servicing related experience.
- Prior PC experience to include advanced Excel, Word and Access.
Claims Processor
At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.
The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location.
Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.
LOCATION - Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
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