About this role
Overview:
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).
Primary 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.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Initiates direct contact with consumers.
Education and Experience Required:
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.
Education and Experience Preferred:
Associate’s degree.
Collections experience.
Knowledge of M&T systems.
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $18.68 - $31.14 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.Location
Getzville, New York, United States of AmericaOther facts
About M&T Bank
Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. Founded in 1856 in Buffalo, NY we are now a top 11 full-service US-based commercial bank with a retail footprint across the east coast and wealth services available nationwide and abroad. As a bank, we offer advice, guidance, expertise, and solutions across the entire financial spectrum that combines M&T’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. We are a community-minded organization with more than 167 years of experience. We serve customers, community, and colleagues whether they be across the street, across the state or across the country.
As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values drive the work we do – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, candor and we seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members.
M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.
What you'll do
- This role is responsible for initiating contact with consumers in the earliest stages of mortgage loan default (60 days or less) to collect past due payments while strictly adhering to all applicable state and federal collection laws. Responsibilities include assessing the consumer's ability to repay, identifying appropriate solutions, arranging repayment plans, and handling related inbound inquiries.
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