Foreclosure Bankruptcy Specialist

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Full Time Regular Providence, RI, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $58,972.00 To $76,664.00 Annually

RIHousing – Foreclosure Bankruptcy Specialist

Salary - $58,972.00 - $76,664.00

Please note:

This pay range represents the base annual full-time salary for all positions within this job grade. The actual salary offered will depend on factors such as experience and other job- related- qualifications.

What we are all about:

We are seeking a dynamic professional to serve as the Foreclosure Bankruptcy Specialist within our Loan Servicing Department. This position is responsible for managing bankruptcy and foreclosure activities in compliance with applicable laws, investor and insurer regulations, and established guidelines, while minimizing financial risk and RIHousing exposure.

This is a hybrid position based in Providence, Rhode Island, where you will be an integral part of our Loan Servicing
team. The role is designed for face-to-face collaboration and direct involvement in our office environment.

What you’ll do daily:

• Administer foreclosure and bankruptcy activities within the Single-Family Loan Servicing Division in accordance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, investor and insurer guidelines, and sub-servicing requirements.
• Monitor delinquent accounts and identify loans that meet established foreclosure referral criteria. Prepare foreclosure referral recommendations for the Assistant Director's review and ensure all prerequisites for initiating foreclosure are met.
• Calculate, reconcile, and validate delinquency figures for use by legal counsel in demand letters, court affidavits, and other legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable federal and state requirements and regulatory timelines.
• Coordinate with foreclosure and bankruptcy legal counsel to initiate foreclosure proceedings and, when applicable, motions for relief from the bankruptcy stay.
• Determine applicable HUD foreclosure requirements for referred loans, including whether the foreclosure will proceed through a judicial or non-judicial process, and coordinate required documentation and actions with legal counsel.
• Review Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings and plans to determine the debtor’s intent, assess plan feasibility, and identify servicing actions and requirements.
• Calculate, reconcile, and prepare bankruptcy proofs of claim, notices of final cure payment, notices of payment change, and notices of post-petition fees for Chapter 13 bankruptcy matters for filing by legal counsel.
• Prepare Reaffirmation Agreements for Chapter 7 bankruptcy matters and coordinate related requirements with legal counsel.
• Process and monitor pre- and post-petition bankruptcy payments, fees, and other account activity to ensure accurate application and research bankruptcy plans as needed to determine appropriate servicing actions.
• Coordinate with the Escrow Department to ensure annual escrow analyses and related servicing activities comply with applicable bankruptcy requirements.
• Maintain foreclosure and bankruptcy workstations within the loan servicing system, including post-foreclosure activities. Update account records and the Real Estate Owned (REO) workstation following foreclosure to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Manage a pipeline of active foreclosure and bankruptcy accounts, including reviewing attorney pipeline reports and monitoring legal milestones to ensure required actions are completed within established timelines.
• Prepare foreclosure bids in accordance with applicable investor and insurer requirements and communicate bid instructions and supporting information to legal counsel.
• Provide post-foreclosure updates in the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Asset Management systems, as applicable.
• For Fannie Mae loans, prepare and submit REOgrams and Cash Disbursement Request Forms in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Prepare monthly internal and sub-servicing reports related to delinquency, REO, and mortgage insurance (MI)…