Complaint Handling Scripts

Complaint Handling Scripts for Mortgage Brokers

In the mortgage industry, a missed deadline or an expired rate lock can cost a client thousands of dollars and kill a $10,000 commission. These scripts are designed to help you de-escalate high-stress situations, maintain your professional reputation, and keep your referrals coming in even when things go wrong.

Expired Rate Lock Complaint

Use this when a borrower is angry because their interest rate lock expired before the loan could close.

I completely understand why you are frustrated that the rate lock has expired, especially with how the market has moved recently. My goal is to get you the most affordable monthly payment possible, so I am already looking into lock extension options with the lender. While I can't control the market rates, I am reviewing our timeline to see how we can minimize any additional costs for you. Let's look at the current numbers together and see if a rate buy-down makes sense to keep your payment where you need it.

Tips for this scenario

-Avoid blaming the underwriter directly as it makes you look like you don't have control of the process.
-Focus on the solution like a lender credit or a lock extension fee waiver.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

!Promising a specific closing date before you have the 'Clear to Close' from the underwriter.

!Ignoring phone calls when there is bad news or a delay in the file.

!Blaming the lender or underwriter too harshly, which makes you look like a middleman with no power.

!Failing to document verbal complaints in your CRM or Loan Origination System (LOS).

!Arguing with Realtors in front of the client, which destroys trust in the whole professional team.

Pro Tips

1.Use the 'we' approach—frame it as you and the borrower working together against the bank's requirements.
2.Keep a 'Friday Status Update' routine where you call every active file, even if there is no new news.
3.Leverage SkipCalls to answer inquiries while you are in 'deep work' mode reviewing complex tax returns.
4.Always end a complaint call by summarizing the next three steps you are going to take.
5.Send a small 'apology' gift card or closing cost credit if a delay was truly caused by your office's error.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I admit fault if I missed a document in the initial upload?

Apologize for the inconvenience and the delay, but stay focused on the solution. Instead of 'I messed up,' try 'I am correcting the file now to ensure underwriting has no further questions.'

How do I handle a Realtor who is blaming me for a lender delay?

Provide the Realtor with a screenshot of the lender's current turn times or a direct update from the account executive. Transparency is your best defense.

What is the best way to handle a client who is 'rate shopping' after a complaint?

Remind them of the time already invested and the risk of starting a new 30-day clock with a different lender. Focus on your ability to close the current deal.

How can I stop clients from calling me at 9:00 PM with complaints?

Use an AI answering service like SkipCalls to filter after-hours calls. It can take a message or book a follow-up for the next morning so you can rest.

Stop Losing $5,000 Commissions Because You're On The Other Line

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