Mortgage Collections Specialist - Irving, TX
Agility 360 is searching for experienced Collections Specialist that have prior Mortgage Industry experience for a contract to permanent role with our client in the DFW area. This position will be on-site in Irving, TX, Monday - Friday, shift depending on availability.
JOB SUMMARY
The Mortgage Collections Specialist will review accounts for recent activity and changes, ask probing questions to establish the borrower's ability to pay the debt, understand payment inquiries, and take steps to resolve the matter. The Mortgage Collections Specialist will need to use their ability to multitask by typing notes simultaneously while speaking to borrowers, ensuring compliant conversations and accurate call records. To ensure success, the Mortgage Collections Specialist will need to be up to date with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to debt collection in the Mortgage industry. System training will be sponsored by our client. The ideal candidate will possess high levels of organizational skills, as well as a passion to go above and beyond for the borrower (all while maintaining call times).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Customer Communication -Making outbound collections calls in a professional manner while keeping and improving customer relations
- Discuss account details, answer borrower questions, and confirm contact information (payment amount, escrow changes, etc.)
- Collecting payments- efficiently provide all payment options to customers- Mail, Pay by Phone, web payments
- Identify financial hardships attributing to account delinquency and take proper action to aid the borrower.
- Negotiate payment plans as needed
- Provide prompt follow-up on payment arrangements
- Mail correspondence to encourage payment of delinquent accounts
- Make monthly outbound skip trace calls
- Maintain a record of contacts and attempted contacts as well as details of conversations and arrangements in the required systems.
- Achieve daily call goals and phone availability
- Responsible for meeting legal requirements and following internal policies
- Respond to emails in a sensible professional manner
- Adhere to federal and state debt collection laws and regulations
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Must have at least 1+ year of Mortgage collections experienceCustomer / Client Focus- must have excellent Active Listening skillsProblem Solving / Critical thinking skillsTime Management-Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environmentClear and Concise professional communication- Written and Verbal, Resilient with impolite clientsOutstanding phone etiquetteTeamwork Orientation- but the ability to work successfully on own initiativeStrong typing and organizational skills.Familiar with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and other laws governing debt collection practicesNegotiating skillsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredProficient Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google applications requiredCustomer service experience preferredPrior experience in debt collection preferredMortgage banking experience preferredTelecommunication experience preferredDetails
3-6 month, Contract to Permanent Role with a Growing CompanyLocation : On-site in Irving, TXPay Rate : $22 - $26 an hour (based on experience & shift)Must be able to work one / two weekend shifts a month (8am -12pm cst)Employment consideration is contingent on passing a background check & credit check