Hybrid Late Stage Collections Specialist I

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Explains detailed mortgage loan information to borrowers including the HUD Waterfall, mortgage loan information and loan workout and modification options to borrowers.
  • Evaluates and helps determine the borrower’s ability to pay, and collects appropriate financial information in a courteous and professional manner, striving for first-call resolution and in compliance with all applicable regulations.
  • Counsels borrowers on their options through education of alternative solutions.
  • Contacts borrowers, utilizing an automated dialing system (Aspect Dialer) for both inbound and outbound calls and conducts manual outbound calls.
  • Provide alternatives to borrowers who demonstrate the ability and or inability to pay, by offering loan modifications, short sales, Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, and/or possible refinancing.
  • Negotiate reasonable payment arrangements with borrowers, assembles and provides the required documents to complete a borrower “Request for Mortgage Assistance” package in compliance with department policies and procedures.
  • May function as the single point of contact for a borrower.
  • May need to escalate borrowers to a licensed Loss Mitigation associate for specific workout details.
  • Provide status on payments and payoff inquiries; review short sale requests; provide vendor information on Real Estate Owned (REO) properties; verify payment history and new servicer contact information; process payments.
  • Assist with loan servicing website payments, denied access, password resets.
  • Respond to escrow, loss draft and closing document inquiries.
  • Provide status on a wide variety of loan servicing functions including loss draft, short sale, Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, modification/refinance requests, payment/credit disputes, escrow refunds, vendors for REO properties, repayment plans, and down payments on foreclosure pending mortgages.
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn requirements of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
  • Knowledge of relevant and industry-specific computer software packages.
  • Strong verbal communication skills – ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, communicating orally with others accurately, audibly, and quickly.
  • Basic to Intermediate math skills (i.e., add, subtract, multiply, and divide and to record, balance, and check results for accuracy).
  • Ability to understand basic collection issues and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.
  • Ability to apply state, federal and company requirements and make proper decisions.
  • Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.

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.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans for you and your family.
  • Plus, a discretionary 401(k) match of 50% of the first 4% of pay contributed.
  • Access to several fitness, restaurant, retail (and more!) discounts through our employee portal.
  • Customized training programs to help you advance your career.
  • Employee referral bonuses so you’ll get paid to help Carrington and Vylla grow.
  • Educational Reimbursement.
  • Carrington Charitable Foundation contributes to the community through causes that reflect the interests of Carrington Associates.

Job title

Late Stage Collections Specialist I

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$22 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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