Mortgage Collection Supervisor supervises a team of collectors who limit collection portfolio losses and delinquencies. Maintains documentation on past-due accounts. Being a Mortgage Collection Supervisor monitors collections activities for compliance with policies and procedures. Provides reports to management with recommendations for improvement and referrals for complex accounts. Additionally, Mortgage Collection Supervisor may require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Mortgage Collection Supervisor supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. To be a Mortgage Collection Supervisor typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. (Copyright 2025 Salary.com)
Collections Counselor I
Full time; Non-Exempt 37.5 hours/week; Overtime as required.
Location; Remote - _ *Must reside in Illinois* _
Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (“Dovenmuehle”) is the leading mortgage subservicing firm in the United States with several hundred financial institution clients nationwide.
General Description:
Point of contact for delinquent accounts for collections activities.
_ *Must reside in Illinois* _
Essential Functions and Duties:
· Answer high volume of inbound calls from and/or generate high volume of outbound calls to delinquent borrowers.
· Resolve delinquent accounts by demanding and collecting the full amount due, establish a solid plan with the borrower to bring the loan current, or proceed with hardship assistance as appropriate.
· Counsel borrowers on options for meeting their payment obligations, explain terms, and arrange repayment plans based on department procedures.
· Discuss financial status, review monthly income and expenses, and determine reason for non-payment.
· Offer Loss Mitigation assistance, and if appropriate, explain options and processes in detail.
· Demonstrate accurate knowledge and strict application of federal regulations and collection laws (FDCPA).
· Follow all company and department policies and procedures.
· Utilize proper protocol, for borrowers, clients, state, and federal regulations, as well as best practices.
· Maintain and document mortgage collection systems and databases with all activities and communications.
· Process mortgage loan payments in accordance with established guidelines.
· Consistently meet or exceed monthly goals.
· Successfully complete annual regulatory compliance training.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
Department Specific/Additional Duties:
· Reconcile accounts with misapplied payments.
Required Qualifications:
· High School diploma or equivalent
· Solid PC skills: Microsoft applications and loan servicing platforms
· Analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
· Communication skills with demonstrated ability to interact in a positive and professional manner at all times with all levels of both internal and external audiences
· Ability to negotiate with others and demonstrate assertiveness and empathy when necessary to obtain favorable resolutions.
· Ability to understand and explain financial matters, details of modifications, and foreclosures in terms affected audiences understand.
Preferred/Other Qualifications:
· Knowledge of loan servicing software/systems
· Collection experience
· Call center experience
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The employee must be comfortable in either an on-site office setting, or a quiet, designated work from home space that is free from distractions and noise. The employee is regularly required to communicate (give/receive) information through multiple methods of communication with clear understanding from others. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position and or move about the organization or remote office. The employee is frequently required to stand or walk (or otherwise move through the organization); sit; use hands to type, write, handle, or feel and reach. May occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; or lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Employees may be required to type and utilize a computer for long periods of time.
The employee may be required to frequently operate a standard variety of office equipment including computers, calculators, copy machine, computer printer and phones. The noise level, if working on-site, is usually moderate and typical of an office environment.
In accordance with applicable disability laws, Dovenmuehle works with applicants and employees to make reasonable accommodations to the job or work environment when doing so will enable an employee with a qualified disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job.
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Work Location: Remote