Bell Bank

Mortgage Servicing Tax Specialist I

Bell Bank  •  Fargo, ND (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

This position specializes in servicing of 1-4 Family Mortgage secured loans. This position primarily processes the remittance and tracking of property taxes, as well as cancellation of PMI (private mortgage insurance) and escrow waiver requests and other miscellaneous duties as assigned. This position will also assist and accurately prepare, review, and analyze all escrow accounts.

Primary Duties:

  • Update and maintain position procedures.
  • Review investor requirements to ensure compliance with position duties.
  • Process the following daily, weekly or periodic reports/duties:
  • Review Tax reports
  • PMI monthly reconcilement.
  • Escrow Waiver Request.
  • PMI Cancellation Request
  • Review and analyze the escrow accounts according to the yearly schedule. Assist customers in review of analysis statements & determine why monthly escrow amounts changed; send letters as needed and assist customers with inquiries.
  • Pay real estate taxes on all escrow accounts following the yearly schedule. Review tax reports for corrections to be made.
  • Handle customer inquiries regarding 1-4 Family 1st Mortgage loans.
  • Know by name and face as many customers and employees as possible, calling them by name as often as possible.
  • Know and practice LOCBUTN, our Golden Rules, and Bell Bank Customer Service Standards.
  • Know, understand, and live the company values and bottom line.
  • Conduct activities consistent with established Bell Bank policies, procedures and systems, the Bell Bank Employee Conduct policies, the Bank Secrecy Act and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
  • All employees are responsible for information security, including compliance with policies and standards which protect sensitive information.
  • Prompt and reliable attendance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Required:

  • Knowledge of rules, regulations and policies relating to escrow accounts and mortgage insurance.
  • Detail oriented, organized, have excellent problem solving skills and math skills.
  • Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work independently.
  • Good communication skills as this position frequently interacts with other departments, lenders, customers, vendors, management and various taxing authorities.
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt well to change.
  • Good research skills.
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About Bell Bank

People matter at Bell Bank – and it shows in how our team members treat each other, our customers and those around us. As members of the Bell Bank family, we provide unequaled personal service, working in the best interest of those we serve. Our award-winning workplace promotes success, recognizes achievement – and offers an environment focused on having fun while helping others.

At Bell, we build careers. We build community. We positively impact lives around us. Employees are actively encouraged to volunteer (receiving 16 hours of paid volunteer time annually), and our unique Pay It Forward initiative has empowered more than $17 million in employee giving to people and causes we care about.

Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, Bell has grown to become one of the nation’s largest independently owned banks. A family- and employee-owned company, Bell has full-service bank locations in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Arizona and mortgage offices in multiple states.

Bell Bank is a Member FDIC, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an Equal Housing Lender (we lend without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap or familial status). Investment and wealth management services are not FDIC insured, have no bank guarantee, may lose value, not a deposit and not insured by any federal government agency. Bell Insurance Services, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Bank. Products and services offered through Bell Insurance are: Not FDIC Insured | No Bank Guarantee | May Lose Value | Not A Deposit | Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Fargo, ND
Year Founded
1966
Website
bell.bank
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