loanDepot

Fair Lending Specialist, Sr

loanDepot$60K — $104K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred; 5+ years of fair lending compliance experience in mortgage required.
  • Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to respond quickly to changing environments and manage multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of federal and multi-state lending regulations including ECOA, UDAAP, and Fair Housing Act.
  • Proven capability to work independently and collaborate with a diverse team.
  • Expert judgment in assessing loan components for regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares and reports on monthly data integrity testing for fair lending analyses.
  • Conducts complex analyses to identify risk factors and escalates key issues to management.
  • Interprets findings to formulate strategic recommendations based on data.
  • Evaluates internal controls and recommends corrective actions related to data integrity.
  • Validates and establishes methodologies for data accuracy in fair lending monitoring.
  • Develops risk-based file review strategies to identify fair lending risk.
  • Contributes to regulatory audits and fair lending initiatives as a key team member.

Benefits

  • Aggressive compensation package based on experience and skill level.
  • Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture promoting diversity.
  • Extensive internal growth and professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Wellness program supporting mental and physical health.
  • Generous paid time off for all positions.
Full Job Description
Description

Position at loanDepot

Position Summary:

Responsible for executing fair lending risk management initiatives, including performance analytics, peer benchmarking, monitoring ECOA compliance, and tracking and reviewing fair lending and UDAAP complaints. Supports the development and documentation of processes and procedures related to fair lending compliance.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepares monthly reports / findings of internal data integrity testing, system and process issues to Fair & Responsible Lending Officer to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of Fair Lending / Servicing analyses.
  • Conducts complex fair lending performance analyses, including trend analysis of higher risk factors, and independently determines material issues requiring escalation to manager.
  • Interprets analytical findings to perform root cause analysis and formulates strategic, data-driven recommendations to address systemic, operational, and process-related risks.
  • Evaluates internal controls related to data integrity and fair lending compliance; develops and recommends corrective action plans and risk mitigation strategies to ensure the accuracy of data utilized in fair lending monitoring and analysis.
  • Reviews and validates data used in fair lending monitoring and analysis, establishing methodologies to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
  • Develops and executes risk-based file review methodologies to identify fair lending risk, including evaluation of system data accuracy and documentation.
  • Serves as a key contributor for regulatory examinations, internal audits, and other fair lending initiatives as needed.
  • Performs advanced regulatory compliance reviews under Regulation B / ECOA, applying expert judgment to assess the accuracy of loan dispositions, consumer notifications, and reporting accuracy.
  • Independently evaluates organizational compliance with regulatory requirements, including notification timing, adverse action accuracy, and procedural adherence, and recommends enhancements.
  • Analyzes Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance for applicable state-based requirements, including data requirements, performance analysis including demographic parity, peer comparisons, and advises manager of risk exposure.
  • Maintains effective working relationships with internal business partners and provides technical assistance and information as needed to ensure effective data capture within internal system.
  • Maintains deep expertise in applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidance, and industry trends; proactively integrates regulatory developments and enforcement actions into fair and responsible lending monitoring activities.
  • Leads or contributes to strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects within the Fair and Responsible Lending team that enhance fair lending compliance initiatives and organizational risk management capabilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred and/or minimum of five (5) + years fair lending compliance experience in mortgage required.
  • Ability to respond quickly to a changing environment.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize workload and balance multiple duties.
  • Ability to work well with others and take on projects outside of current core competencies.
  • Analytical, detailed and results oriented.
  • Demonstrates strong working knowledge of applicable federal and multi-state regulatory requirements as related to this position.
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of regulatory requirements, including but not limited to: Regulation B (Equal Credit Opportunity Act), Fair Housing Act, UDAAP and Dodd-Frank Regulatory Reform Act, is desired as related to origination and reporting of mortgage loans. This includes record retention requirements for Mortgage loans.

Why work for #teamloanDepot:

  • Aggressive compensation package based on experience and skill set.
  • Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
  • Work with other passionate, purposeful, and customer-centric people.
  • Extensive internal growth and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision.
  • Wellness program to support both mental and physical health.
  • Generous paid time off for both exempt and non-exempt positions.

About loanDepot:

loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach that makes it easier, faster, and less stressful to purchase or refinance a home. Today, loanDepot enables customers to achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local, regional, and national philanthropic efforts.

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay for this role is between $28.85 and $50.24. Your base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors, including your job-related knowledge/skills, qualifications, experience, and market location.

About loanDepot

LoanDepot, sometimes stylized as loanDepot, is a Lake Forest, California-based holding company which sells mortgage and non-mortgage lending products. In 2015, the company claimed to be the second largest non-bank provider of direct-to-consumer loans in the United States. LoanDepot was founded in 2010 by entrepreneur Anthony Hsieh, who had previously founded mortgage companies LoansDirect.com which he sold to E*Trade, and HomeLoanCenter.com, which he sold to LendingTree. The company's products at the time included fixed rate, jumbo, FHA and home equity loans, in addition to more controversial adjustable-rate mortgages and negative amortization products. In November 2015, the company postponed a planned IPO, citing poor market conditions. In March 2017, the company introduced technology to automate the loan process, allowing customers to apply for a mortgage without talking to a loan officer. In January 2018, the company announced two products as part of its technology platform, now called Mello, a home improvement unit to allow contractors to offer financing to customers, and Mello Home, a platform to connect pre-approved buyers to realtors. In September 2019, the company partnered with Century 21 Redwood Realty to form a new mortgage platform for the mid-Atlantic area, Day 1 Mortgage. loanDepot went public on the New York Stock Exchange on February 11, 2021 under the ticker symbol LDI.
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