Collection Counselor l - SPOC
Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. is the leading mortgage subservicing firm in the United States with several hundred financial institution clients nationwide. They are seeking a Collection Counselor I - SPOC to serve as the point of contact for delinquent accounts, handling collections activities and counseling borrowers on repayment options and financial matters.
Responsibilities
- Answer high volume of inbound calls from and/or generate high volume of outbound calls to delinquent borrowers
- Resolve delinquent accounts by demanding and collecting the full amount due, establish a solid plan with the borrower to bring the loan current, or proceed with hardship assistance as appropriate
- Counsel borrowers on options for meeting their payment obligations, explain terms, and arrange repayment plans based on department procedures
- Discuss financial status, review monthly income and expenses, and determine reason for non-payment
- Offer Loss Mitigation assistance, and if appropriate, explain options and processes in detail
- Demonstrate accurate knowledge and strict application of federal regulations and collection laws (FDCPA)
- Follow all company and department policies and procedures
- Utilize proper protocols, for borrowers, clients, state, and federal regulations, as well as best practices
- Maintain and document mortgage collection systems and databases with all activities and communications
- Process mortgage loan payments in accordance with established guidelines
- Consistently meet or exceed monthly goals
- Successfully complete annual regulatory compliance training
- Additional duties as assigned
Skills
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Solid PC skills: Microsoft applications and loan servicing platforms
- 1-2 years collection experience/customer service experience
- Analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills with demonstrated ability to always interact in a positive and professional manner with all levels of both internal and external audiences
- Ability to negotiate with others and demonstrate assertiveness and empathy when necessary to obtain favorable resolutions
- Ability to understand and explain financial matters, details of modifications, and foreclosures in terms affected audiences understand
- Knowledge of loan servicing software/systems
- Collection experience
- Call center experience
- Bilingual in Spanish - must pass bilingual certification
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program and more.
- Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- 401 (K) Plan with company match
- Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
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