Counsel borrowers on methods to bring loans current and explore alternative solutions.
Explain detailed mortgage loan information to borrowers including HUD Waterfall, loan workout and modification options.
Evaluate borrower ability to pay and collect appropriate financial information in a courteous and professional manner.
Strive for first-call resolution while complying with applicable regulations.
Contact borrowers using an automated dialing system (Aspect Dialer) for inbound and outbound calls and conduct manual outbound calls.
Provide alternatives such as loan modifications, short sales, Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, and possible refinancing.
Negotiate reasonable payment arrangements and assemble Request for Mortgage Assistance packages per department policies.
Function as single point of contact for borrowers when needed and escalate to licensed Loss Mitigation associates for specific workout details.
Provide status on payments, payoff inquiries, short sale requests, REO vendor information, payment history, and new servicer contact information.
Process payments and assist with loan servicing website payments, denied access, and password resets.
Respond to escrow, loss draft and closing document inquiries.
Provide status on loss draft, short sale, Deed in Lieu, modification/refinance requests, payment/credit disputes, escrow refunds, repayment plans, and down payments on foreclosure pending mortgages.
Apply and learn relevant regulations such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and use industry-specific software.
Communicate clearly with borrowers and internal teams; organize information for understandable decisions.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
Less than one (1) year collections experience in a customer service/call center environment and/or loan servicing experience.
Experience in the Banking, Mortgage/Loan Servicing industries preferred.
Ability to explain detailed mortgage loan information including HUD Waterfall and loan workout/modification options.
Ability to evaluate borrower ability to pay and collect appropriate financial information.
Experience using automated dialing systems (Aspect Dialer) for inbound and outbound calls and manual outbound calls.
Ability to offer loan modifications, short sales, Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, and refinancing options.
Ability to assemble and provide required documents for a Request for Mortgage Assistance package and negotiate payment arrangements.
May need to escalate to licensed Loss Mitigation associate for specific workout details.
Knowledge of or ability to learn Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requirements.
Knowledge of relevant industry-specific computer software packages.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Basic to intermediate math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, record and balance results).
Ability to apply state, federal and company requirements and make proper decisions.
Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
Spanish bilingual skill set preferred (adds $1.50/hr).