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Mortgage Specialist

Job in San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listing for: LHH Recruitment Solutions
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Underwriter, Loan Servicing, Financial Compliance, Risk Manager/Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We’re looking for a Loss Mitigation Underwriter to evaluate financial hardship applications and determine appropriate workout solutions for delinquent mortgage accounts. If you have mortgage servicing or loss mitigation experience, strong underwriting knowledge, and the ability to interpret investor guidelines, this is an excellent opportunity to support borrowers while reducing potential losses.

What You'll Do:

  • Review and underwrite loss mitigation applications, including forbearance agreements, repayment plans, partial claims, deferrals, and loan modifications
  • Analyze borrower income, expenses, financial statements, and supporting documents to determine repayment ability and appropriate resolutions
  • Apply investor waterfalls and guidelines to develop compliant workout recommendations
  • Prepare complete loan workout packages within investor, insurer, federal, state, CFPB, and National Servicing Standards
  • Work with FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA, and USDA requirements and investor applications to determine borrower retention eligibility
  • Order appraisals, title endorsements, title clearances, subordinations, and other required documentation
  • Maintain an accurate loan-level portfolio while meeting regulatory, investor, and internal deadlines
  • Update internal tracking systems, upload documentation, follow up on outstanding items, and communicate loan statuses to relevant teams
  • Support audit requests, recommend process improvements, and contribute to procedure manuals and job aids
  • Stay current on mortgage servicing regulations, investor requirements, and loss mitigation standards.

What You Bring:

  • At least two years of mortgage servicing experience
    , or a minimum of one year of loss mitigation experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
  • Strong understanding of mortgage underwriting, loss mitigation, loan workout options, and borrower financial analysis
  • Working knowledge of FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA, and USDA mortgage guidelines and documentation
  • Knowledge of CFPB, FCRA, FDCPA, federal debt collection requirements, bankruptcy laws, and related compliance standards preferred
  • Experience evaluating income and expenses, calculating workout options, and assessing financial risk
  • Familiarity with document retention platforms;
    Blitz Doc/ICE experience is preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, collaborative cloud-based programs, and third-party software applications
  • Strong analytical, mathematical, decision-making, organizational, and communication skills
  • High attention to detail, accuracy, integrity, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
  • Bilingual capabilities and 10-key proficiency are preferred.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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