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foreclosure specialist

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Foreclosure specialists revise documentation related to properties that are under foreclosure. They assist clients whose property has been reclaimed by banks due to non-payment of their mortgage by assessing the owner's possibilities for saving the property.

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Competences
29
Groups
4
Essential
15
Optional
14

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 4 competences

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Sector-specific

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foreclosure

The legal system surrounding the recovery of a loan or debt which a debtor or borrower has not completed the payments of and of which payments have been neglected by enforcing the sale of assets which were used as collateral for the loan.

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mortgage loans

The financial system of acquiring money by property owners or prospective property owners, in which the loan is secured on the property itself so that the property can be repossessed by the lender in the absence of payments due by the borrower.

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property law

The law and legislation that regulates all the different ways to handle property, such as the types of property, how to handle property disputes and property contract rules.

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real estate market

The trends concerning the buying, selling, or renting of property, including the land, buildings, and natural resources encompassed within the property; the categories of residential properties and properties for business purposes which such properties are traded in.

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Essential skills and competences 11 competences

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collect property financial information

Collect information concerning the previous transactions involving the property, such as the prices at which the property had been previously sold and the costs that went into renovations and repairs, in order to obtain a clear image of the property's value.

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Cross-sector

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analyse financial risk

Identify and analyse risks that could impact an organisation or individual financially, such as credit and market risks, and propose solutions to cover against those risks.

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analyse loans

Examine and analyse the loans provided to organisations and individuals through different forms of credit such as overdraft protection, export packing credit, term loan, and purchase of commercial bills.

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assess debtor's financial situation

Assess the defaulter's pecuniary circumstances by evaluating the personal income and expenses, and the balance sheet which includes the value of the house, bank account, car and other assets.

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communicate with banking professionals

Communicate with professionals in the field of banking in order to obtain information on a specific financial case or project for personal or business purposes, or on behalf of a client.

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create a financial plan

Develop a financial plan according to financial and client regulations, including an investor profile, financial advice, and negotiation and transaction plans.

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examine mortgage loan documents

Examine documents from mortgage borrowers or from financial institutions, such as banks or credit unions, relating to a loan secured on a property in order to examine the payment history of the loan, the financial state of the bank or borrower, and other relevant information in order to assess the further course of action.

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handle financial disputes

Handle disputes between individuals or organisations, either public or corporate, which deal with financial matters, accounts, and taxation.

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obtain financial information

Gather information on securities, market conditions, governmental regulations and the financial situation, goals and needs of clients or companies.

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protect client interests

Protect the interests and needs of a client by taking necessary actions, and researching all possibilities, to ensure that the client obtains their favoured outcome.

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provide support in financial calculation

Provide colleagues, clients or other parties with financial support for complex files or calculations.

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Optional knowledge 4 competences

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Cross-sector

4 competences
banking activities

The broad and continuously growing banking activities and financial products managed by banks ranging from personal banking, corporate banking, investment banking, private banking, up to insurance, foreign exchange trading, commodity trading, trading in equities, futures and options trading.

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debt systems

The processes needed to obtain goods or services before payment and when a sum of money is owed or overdue.

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insolvency law

The legal rules regulating the incapacity to pay debts when they fall due.

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repossession

The procedures and legislation dealing with the confiscation of goods or property when a debt cannot be repaid.

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Optional skills and competences 10 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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consult credit score

Analyse the credit files of an individual, such as credit reports which outlines a person's credit history, in order to assess their creditworthiness and all the risks that would be involved in granting a person a loan.

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perform property market research

Research properties in order to assess their usefulness for real estate activities, using various methods such as media research and visitation of properties, and identify the potential profitability in the development and trading of the property.

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Cross-sector

8 competences
advise on conflict management

Advise private or public organisations on monitoring possible conflict risk and development, and on conflict resolution methods specific to the identified conflicts.

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advise on property value

Provide advise to those that own a property, professionals in real estate, or prospective clients in real estate on the current monetary value of a property, the potential of development in order to increase the value, and other relevant information concerning the value of the in the future developments of the real estate market.

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apply conflict management

Take ownership of the handling of all complaints and disputes showing empathy and understanding to achieve resolution. Be fully aware of all Social Responsibility protocols and procedures, and be able to deal with a problematic gambling situation in a professional manner with maturity and empathy.

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compare property values

Obtain information on the value of properties comparable to a property which is in need of valuation in order to make more accurate appraisals and assessments, or to set or negotiate the price at which the property can be sold or leased.

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interview bank loanees

Perform interviews with candidates requesting a bank loan for different purposes. Pose questions in order to test the goodwill and the financial means of candidates for paying back the loan.

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perform debt investigation

Use research techniques and tracing strategies to identify overdue payment arrangements and address them

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provide information on properties

Provide information on the positive and negative aspects of a property and the practicalities concerning any financial transactions or insurance procedures; such as location, composition of the property, renovation or repair needs, the cost of the property and the costs related to insurance.

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value properties

Examine and evaluate land and buildings in order to make valuations about their price.

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