Late Stage Collections Specialist

United Wholesale Mortgage•Mi Metro, MI

About The Position

As a Late Stage Collections Specialist, you will work with borrowers who are significantly delinquent (typically 90+ days past due) on their mortgage payments. Your focus will be to engage, educate, and guide borrowers toward positive resolution, whether through reinstatement, loss mitigation, or foreclosure alternatives—always with a strong emphasis on compliance, compassion, and client experience. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING • Proactively contact borrowers in late-stage delinquency to review account status and recommend appropriate resolution strategies.• Explain UWM's available workout and loss mitigation options, including repayment plans, loan modifications, forbearance, short sales, and deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure.• Document all communications and borrower activities thoroughly and accurately in servicing systems (e.g., MSP).• Collaborate across internal teams including Foreclosure, Loss Mitigation, Legal, and Compliance to ensure timely and effective handling of defaulted accounts.• Follow regulatory guidelines from CFPB, RESPA, FDCPA, and investor requirements (e.g., Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA).• Prepare accounts for foreclosure referral or suspension based on borrower responsiveness and eligibility.• Deliver a best-in-class borrower experience with empathy and professionalism during difficult conversations.• Meet or exceed individual and team performance metrics while upholding UWM's culture of excellence. WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU Must-Have Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent (GED)• 2-4 years of experience in mortgage servicing, default collections, or loss mitigation• Strong knowledge of foreclosure processes and late-stage delinquency regulations• High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive, time-critical accounts• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, compliance-focused environment• Strong computer skills; comfort with Microsoft Office and mortgage servicing platforms (e.g., MSP) Nice To Have Qualifications: • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field• Experience with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, or VA loss mitigation guidelines• Bilingual skills (especially Spanish)• Familiarity with UWM systems and servicing workflows THE PLACE & THE PERKS Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It's all happening on UWM's campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement. It's no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It's at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it's providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life. From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you'll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you'll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here. More reasons you'll love working here include: Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months Adoption reimbursement program Paid volunteer hours Paid training and career development Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 401k with employer match Mortgage discount and area business discounts Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician's office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks In-house Starbucks and Dunkin Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi DISCLAIMER All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
2-4 years of experience in mortgage servicing, default collections, or loss mitigation
Strong knowledge of foreclosure processes and late-stage delinquency regulations
High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive, time-critical accounts
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to thrive in a high-volume, compliance-focused environment
Strong computer skills; comfort with Microsoft Office and mortgage servicing platforms (e.g., MSP)

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field
Experience with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, or VA loss mitigation guidelines
Bilingual skills (especially Spanish)
Familiarity with UWM systems and servicing workflows

Responsibilities

Proactively contact borrowers in late-stage delinquency to review account status and recommend appropriate resolution strategies.
Explain UWM's available workout and loss mitigation options, including repayment plans, loan modifications, forbearance, short sales, and deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure.
Document all communications and borrower activities thoroughly and accurately in servicing systems (e.g., MSP).
Collaborate across internal teams including Foreclosure, Loss Mitigation, Legal, and Compliance to ensure timely and effective handling of defaulted accounts.
Follow regulatory guidelines from CFPB, RESPA, FDCPA, and investor requirements (e.g., Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA).
Prepare accounts for foreclosure referral or suspension based on borrower responsiveness and eligibility.
Deliver a best-in-class borrower experience with empathy and professionalism during difficult conversations.
Meet or exceed individual and team performance metrics while upholding UWM's culture of excellence.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
Adoption reimbursement program
Paid volunteer hours
Paid training and career development
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401k with employer match
Mortgage discount and area business discounts
Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician's office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon
Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi