Loan Counselor (Collections Specialist) Hybrid

Job Description

Job Summary

The Loan Counselor (Collections Specialist) [Hybrid] is responsible for maintaining a delinquent loan collection program within established guidelines and procedures to minimize the delinquency status of the mortgage loan portfolio. Assist other loan counselors, as required, in the negotiation and collection of delinquent accounts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Monitors all standard collection procedures according to Planet Home Lending's policy to minimize loan delinquencies.

Assist mortgagors in bringing their loan current by contact through inbound/outbound calls, and established skip trace methods. Set payment arrangements for total amount due, or establish a repayment plan pursuant to Agency/Investor Guidelines as well as Planet Home Lending policy.

Document and maintain on-line collection history detailing events to bring the loan current. These events should include but are not limited to the reason for default, updated financial information, and an explanation of how and when the loan will become current. Evaluate all mortgagors who do not have the ability to bring the loan current then refer to the Mitigation Department.

Evaluate all mortgagors who do not have the ability to bring the loan current then refer to the Mitigation Department.

Complete performance standards on each daily assignment of loan, maintain quality call standards and meet call goals daily.

Maintain up to date knowledge and adhere to investor rules and requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

One year of collection experience or equivalent

Mortgage collection experience a plus

Courteous, tactful and assertive interpersonal skills

Demonstrates effective listening skills

Data Entry Skills

Strong analytical and negotiating skills

Ability to work well on a team and focus on results

Ability to research and resolve problems effectively

Functional/Technical Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills

Possess strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively in a demanding, team-oriented, and fast-paced environment

Working experience within a call center

Experience working with Microsoft Windows applications

Ability to work assigned/flexible hours necessary to complete the job on a weekly basis

Environmental/Physical Demands

Work is typically performed in a standard office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sustain predictable work attendance, communicate with others, frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use arms, hands and fingers to reach, handle or touch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

Our benefits package includes three comprehensive medical, two dental, and vision plan options. We provide employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, basic life insurance, 401(k), 11 holidays and three weeks paid time off per year. We also offer supplemental benefits including life insurance, critical illness, and accident plans.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee. The Company reserves the right to amend or modify this document at any time and without notice.Company Description

Business is Booming! Planet Home Lending, LLC, is a privately held, full-service, national mortgage lender and servicer company. Planet is FNMA and FHLMC approved and sells through the Retail and Correspondent Channels, offering FHA, VA, Conventional, USDA, Jumbo, Non QM, and many other products. Planet Home Lending continues to reach month over month sales and servicing increases! Come join us!