What are the responsibilities and job description for the Servicing Representative position at Hometown Equity Mortgage dba theLender?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Negotiate payment arrangements with borrowers, including offering suggestions as to how they can meet their obligations, propose alternative payment methods, and establish payment procedures.
· Contact borrowers regarding their past due accounts via telephone or email and take payments over the phone
- Reduce delinquency for both assigned accounts and total portfolio.
- Perform investigative activities to determine the whereabouts of customers through database searches and system records (Skip-Tracing)
- Maintain satisfactory work efforts on multiple queues based on specified requirements.
- Respond to customer requests, both internal and external, regarding account status and servicing issues
- Process payments and returns as necessary.
- Document daily transactions and work cohesively with accounting.
- Comply with all company policies, procedures and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
- Provide excellent customer service to customers.
· Maintain borrower account information in system of record
· Partner with other internal departments to address and resolve borrower inquiries or concerns
· Validate loan documentation to ensure highest level of accuracy
- Meet or exceed defined department goals and metrics.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- 1-3 years of collections experience, preferably in the mortgage industry
- Track record of over-achievement
- Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening
- Familiar with CRM systems and practices
- Customer orientation and ability to adapt/respond to different types of characters.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Exceptional problem solving and persuasive skills.
· Sense of urgency
· Time management
- Fluency in Spanish preferred (not required)
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Lake Forest, CA 92630 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $24