Collections shall utilized a conversation structure that will enable a straight forward, clear and concise approach to debt collections. Level of intensity shall be increase based on the following factors;
Delinquency level of the client
Frequency of calling
Risk status of the client
Type of Contact. (Client, 3rd PTY)
All script shall adhere to the policies of the bank and of the regulators.
Conversation structure
Scripts used shall adhere to a set conversation structure that would add a human touch to the delivery of the message and shall form part of the quality guidelines as to the manner of conversations used.
The said structure shall follow similar to the below illustration and would enable the collections representative to be guided as how should a proper conversation work.
Further more the bank shall employ 2 type of Script;
Straight forward approach
More focus on facts and information toward getting the client to update the account to current.
Emphatic approach
Focus on engaging the client to open up and to be more receptive to collections work arounds.
Both approach shall be employed from time to time to test effectively for the different segments of the bank.
1.Opening
Introduction (Name and Company)
Disclosure (Regulatory)
2.Fact on the table (FOT)
Purpose f the call
The status of the debt
Collections Question
This should be paid today -Directly asking for the payment
When can you pay- Direct asking when can the payment be made (Subject to 5 days PTP rule)
3. Objections handling
Avoiding early termination- Use for brush-offs by a customer
Bridging-Use for emotional customers
4. Negotiation
Collections proper based on DPD and contact level.
5.Closing
Establishments of the promise (When and amount)
Setting expectations on the consequence of non payment (Escalations)
Ending the conversation
Scripts
1.Client interaction
DPD (1-30), (31-60)
2. 3rd pty interaction
Attachments:
Collections Script (DPD1-30,31-60).xlsx (application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet)
Collections Script (DPD1-30,31-60).xlsx (application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet)
Outbound Collections 3rpty script.xlsx (application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet)
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