About the Role
This position is responsible for collecting on delinquent mortgage loans by calling borrowers who are in early stages of default (60 or less days delinquent).
Responsibilities
- Initiate contact with consumers in the earliest stages of default on their mortgage loans with M&T in an effort to collect past due payments, while maintaining compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations applicable to consumer collection activity.
- Collect consumer financial information, assess consumer’s ability to repay their delinquency, identify appropriate solutions and arrange repayment plans as necessary.
- Handle inbound calls from various internal departments and consumers concerning all mortgage loan products in the early stages of delinquency.
- Communicate all applicable state-specific call compliance requirements on both inbound and outbound calls received/made.
- Identify suspect situations (e.g., fraud, lack of insurance) and investigate exposure, escalating issues to management along with recommendation of appropriate course of action.
- Identify and resolve problematic account situations where appropriate, referring more complex problems to the supervisor.
- Understand the workflow necessary for account maintenance/corrections.
- Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
- Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A combined 2 years’ higher education and/or relevant work experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally over the phone.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software.
Location
- Getzville, New York, United States of America
Experience Level
- 2 years combined higher education and/or relevant work experience
Education Level
- Associate's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $18.68 - $31.14 Hourly (USD)
About the Company
- M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees.
