Overview

Mortgage Loss Prevention Analyst Jobs in Remote at First Colony Mortgage

WHO WE ARE

First Colony has been opening doors for homeowners since 1984. What started as a single-minded commitment to making homeownership more accessible has grown into one of Utah’s most recognized mortgage and home services companies — and we’re just getting started.

But what really sets us apart isn’t our track record. It’s our culture. At First Colony, we believe that creativity fuels great work — and that creativity thrives when people feel free to be themselves. We love music in all its forms, and we celebrate the individual tastes that make our team unique. That same spirit of authenticity and expression shapes how we show up for our customers — with clarity, creativity, and genuine care.

We’re not just a mortgage company. We’re a team of people who love what they do, take pride in doing it well, and believe that the best work happens when you bring your whole self to the table.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Complete pre-closing fraud reviews on mortgage loan files, including identification of red flags related to income, asset, occupancy, identity, and collateral misrepresentation.
  • Complete post-closing fraud reviews on funded loan files in accordance with investor and agency requirements (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, USDA).
  • Manage investor repurchase demands from initial notice through resolution, including loan file analysis, defect rebuttal documentation, and coordination with secondary marketing and legal counsel.
  • Identify and escalate suspected fraud patterns, schemes, or trends across loan production, including potential mortgage fraud rings, straw buyers, and occupancy misrepresentation.
  • Prepare Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) recommendations and supporting documentation in coordination with the BSA/AML Officer, where applicable.
  • Maintain documented fraud review findings, repurchase demand logs, and resolution tracking to support audit and regulatory examination readiness.
  • Coordinate with underwriting, closing, processing, and quality control to validate or remediate flagged file conditions.
  • Research investor, agency, and Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) repurchase and fraud guidelines and update internal procedures as requirements change.
  • Support regulatory examination, investor audits, and internal/external QC audits by compiling fraud review and repurchase case files.
  • Foster a professional, courteous, and welcoming work environment.
  • Duties may extend beyond those listed above as time permits and business needs require.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Prior experience in the mortgage industry, with direct exposure to fraud detection, quality control, or investor relations functions.
  • Working knowledge of mortgage fraud schemes (income/asset fraud, occupancy fraud, identity theft, appraisal fraud, straw buyer schemes and red flag indicators.
  • Working knowledge of investor repurchase and indemnification frameworks under Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac selling guides, and FHA/VA/USDA investor requirements.
  • Proficiency in identifying discrepancies, inconsistencies, and misrepresentation indicators across loan documentation (income, asset, employment, title, appraisal).
  • High accuracy in file review and analysis with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Strong Excel skills, including the ability to manage and analyze loan level data sets.
  • Ability to manage multiple file reviews and repurchase demand deadlines independently.
  • Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to draft defect rebuttals and investor correspondence.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Must be a team player with the ability to work effectively across underwriting, closing, QC and secondary marketing functions.
  • Ability to comprehend and integrate updated investor and regulatory fraud/repurchase requirements into daily file reviews.
  • Self-motivated with a commitment to learning and contributing to a successful, innovative team.

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of 2 years in mortgage banking, mortgage fraud investigation, quality control, or investor repurchase/loss mitigation.
  • Direct experience with pre-closing and/or post-closing fraud review process is required.
  • Direct experience handling investor repurchases, indemnification, or make-whole demands is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with Encompass or similar loan origination system is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, USDA mortgage lending and selling guide requirements are required.

First Colony Mortgage is an EEO Employer who participates in E-Verify. Reference checks are a pre-requisite of employment. All offers are contingent on successful completion of criminal background and credit checks, as required by state regulations.

Pay: $28.00 – $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Describe your experience identifying and documenting mortgage fraud indicators, underwriting defects, or investor guideline violations.
  • Describe your experience managing multiple investigations or loan reviews simultaneously, including how you organize your work, prioritize deadlines, and prepare written findings or reports.
  • Describe your experience communicating investigation findings, fraud concerns, quality control defects, or repurchase issues with borrowers, brokers, lenders, correspondents, investors, or internal stakeholders.

Work Location: Remote

Title: Mortgage Loss Prevention Analyst

Company: First Colony Mortgage

Location: Remote

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