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GENERAL FUNCTION: Foreclosure Analyst III is responsible for ensuring the Foreclosure (FCL) process is completed accurately in adherence to mandatory state and investor timelines by acting as a liaison between 5/3 and outside counsel. This position processes the residential FCL from a creditor/servicer perspective, identifying and focusing on specific mortgages that are past standard severity or approaching investor timeline standards that require immediate action. Additional duties include calculation of judgment figures to outside counsel, bid analysis, evaluate legal invoices, and review other FCL related legal documents. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Manage 200 past or approaching standard FCL cases including FHLMC, FNMA, FHA/VA & Private Investors. * Utilize EDR past standard severity reports to follow up on all FCL actions, ensure investor guidelines are adhered to and measure average aging of loans. * Follow up on all FCL actions monthly to ensure investor guidelines and monthly status requirements are within compliance. * Analyze & manage FCL timeline performance to ensure that no more than 10% of monthly caseloads are past standard. * Identify contested FCL and code in order to ensure the proper reporting of delays to investors. * Ensure that all cases in which Fifth Third Bank has exposure are escalated to management & In-house legal. * Ensure cases have clear & marketable title throughout the FCL process. * Work closely with other default personnel to ensure a seamless transition for loan accounts from one process to the next. * Calculate & provide financial figures related to FCL sale bids, judgments required by the court, reinstatement & payoff requests made by the borrower & attorney. * Examine FCL related expense as they pertain to investor guidelines. * Review collateral/partial lien releases & gather all necessary information (valuation, proposed compensation, & parcel legal descriptions, etc.) for release of collateral, analyze the proposal for its economic impact on the beneficiary of the loan & make recommendation to management. * Analyze the valuation of the property (BPO or appraisal), the marketability of the property, and any claims possible against third parties. * Coordinate with the Property Preservation/Collateral department to secure & maintain vacant properties. * Prepare bid instructions for sheriff sales. * Ensure the accurate & timely referral to BKR & Post Sale areas. * Endorse and certify all FCL sale results within 24 hours of the FCL sale and ensure the timely transition of REO Assets. * Working knowledge of mortgage banking, familiarity with RESPA, FFDCPA, GLBA, FFIEC & federal and state laws related to legal FCL & BKR proceedings. * Develop a strong working relationship with network of Bank Appointed & Designated Counsels. * Provide mentoring to new staff members, assist in special projects & other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

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MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: * High School diploma required. * Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a loan-servicing environment with exposure to Mortgage Default. * Communicate effectively to customers, vendors and coworkers. * Advanced computer & math skills. E.O.E., M/F/D/V Federal law requires that we hire only U.S. citizens or aliens authorized to work in the United States. If you are selected for hire, you will be required to provide documentary evidence of your identity and eligibility to work in the United States. NOTICE: Fifth Third Bank does conduct a pre-employment drug screening, criminal and background investigation.

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