Home Retention Specialist I

PENNYMAC
Pennymac (NYSE: PFSI) is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform and integrated business focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market.
At Pennymac, our people are the foundation of our success and at the heart of our dynamic work culture. Together, we work towards a unified goal of helping millions of Americans achieve aspirations of homeownership through the complete mortgage journey.
A Typical Day
The Home Retention Specialist I's primary responsibility is to serve as the customer's single point of contact (SPOC) for investor, state, and company modification foreclosure alternative programs and initiatives, in addition to mitigating losses and ensuring program compliance. As the Home Retention Specialist, you will be accountable for performing all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws
The Home Retention Specialist will:

• Receive inbound calls through a queue to assist customers with inquiries regarding their package, outstanding conditions, status on their review, trial plan, post modification or general loan servicing questions
• Conduct outbound call campaigns to secure commitments for outstanding packages, missing conditions, payments, and respond to customer inquiries
• Manage email and fax communications from customers and authorized third parties to ensure items are acknowledged and addressed in a timely manner
• Update customer financial information to initiate foreclosure alternative programs, provide results and next steps based off the recommendation received
• Participate in specialized campaigns to support loss mitigation initiatives and investor, state or company specific focuses
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned
• Demonstrate behaviors which are aligned with the organization's desired culture and values

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma / GED
• 1+ years default servicing experience
• Thorough knowledge of investor specific foreclosure alternative programs, loan servicing, foreclosure, and bankruptcy
• Proficient with CFPB, FDCPA and ECOA regulations.
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills, including professional telephone manner and ability to write clear and concise business correspondence
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word

Why You Should Join
As one of the top mortgage lenders in the country, Pennymac has helped over 4 million lifetime homeowners achieve and sustain their aspirations of home. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner for home. Together, 4,000 Pennymac team members across the country are guided by our core values: to be Accountable, Reliable and Ethical in all that we do.
Pennymac is committed to conducting a business that makes positive contributions and promotes long-term sustainable growth and to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.
Benefits That Bring It Home: Whether you're looking for flexible benefits for today, setting up short-term goals for tomorrow, or planning for long-term success and retirement, Pennymac's benefits have you covered. Some key benefits include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave
• Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations)
• Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement
• Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorships

To learn more about our benefits visit: https://pennymacnews.page.link/benefits
Compensation: Individual salary may vary based on multiple factors including specific role, geographic location / market data, and skills and experience as defined below:

• Lower in range - Building skills and experience in the role
• Mid-range - Experience and skills align with proficiency in the role
• Higher in range - Experience and skills add value above typical requirements of the role

Some roles may be eligible for performance-based compensation and/or stock-based incentives awarded to employees based on company and individual performance.
Salary
$38,000 - $53,000
Work Model
OFFICE