Description
Key Responsibilities:
A) Review Work: 80%
QA specialist is expected to perform following reviews on loan files by reviewing consumer facing documents to ensure alignment with the terms and conditions in the note and loan program.
1) Regulatory Compliance Review-Covers testing with all applicable compliance rules, including:
i) Qualified Mortgage and Ability to Pay requirements defined under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act as promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
ii) TRID Review
iii) Flood zone determination notices and if required adequacy of insurance coverage,
iv) Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data accuracy and tract income confirmation,
v) MLO Registration with NMLS system,
vi) Department of Defense database search on all borrowers,
vii) confirm the following, if Patriot Act/CIP status was obtained/ran, Privacy Act disclosure was provided, Loan Estimate and GFE was provided within prescribed time limits, Notice to Home Loan Applicant was provided, Fair Credit Reporting Act Credit Score disclosure was provided, notice of Reporting of Negative Information to Credit Bureaus, RESPA booklet was provided (home purchases only), CHARM booklet was delivered (ARMs only), borrowers' intent to proceed, notice on Right to Receive Copy of the Appraisal/valuation (ECOA - Reg B), Home Counseling Notice was provided, change in circumstances are correctly re-disclosed
2) Credit Review: Review each loan file and ascertain conformity with the applicable guidelines and assign a credit event grade accordingly. It includes review of various areas like loan documentation, LTV, CLTV, income, liabilities, debt-to-income ratios (DTI), asset statements, FICO, credit history, validating evidence of borrower's willingness/ ability to repay the obligation, examining income, employment, assets, occupancy status, VOE/ self-employed business documents (if applicable) & verify presence of FND and execution by all parties (for HELOC only)
3) Non-HELOC Regulatory Compliance Base Review: Covers testing for i) certain applicable federal, state and local high cost and/or anti-predatory laws, ii) State-specific consumer protection laws including late charge and prepayment penalty provisions, iii) Truth-in-lending/regulation Z (TILA) adherence, iv) Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) laws and regulations
4) HELOC Regulatory Compliance Review: Covers ROR testing, Fee tolerance testing between Early Disclosure and final HELOC disclosure, TILA APR tolerance testing on the final HELOC disclosure, comparison of fees on HUD to fees disclosed on the final HELOC disclosure (If a HUD is used)
5) Property Valuation Review: Review the original appraisal to ensure completeness and adherence to applicable lending guidelines
B) Projects & Initiatives: 15%
- Research/ Upskilling - Gather information to make appropriate decisions/ Staying up-to-date on applicable guidelines/ business/ systems etc
- Value Addition - Suggest/ enable implementation of ideas to enhance control effectiveness, risk elimination/ minimization etc.
- Resource Development/ Mentoring: Assist in the training and mentoring of Underwriting Assistants, Junior Underwriters, and Underwriters
C) Administrative work: 5%
Responding to emails, managing trainings completion etc.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent (4-years).
- Experience should be 5 years plus.
About Our Company
Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 125 years. We are a U.S. based financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence. The firm’s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection. Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.
Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Timings
India Business Unit
Job Family Group
Requisition Number
R24_0000003555