How do I process NSF's?
NSF & Missing Payment Processing Playbook
Objective
This playbook outlines the step-by-step process for handling Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) payments, ensuring efficient tracking, borrower follow-up, and compliance in Mortgage Automator (MA) and HubSpot.
Step 1: Receive & Import NSF Report (Excel & HS)
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The Servicing Team receives an NSF Report each morning from Accounting after the 1st of the month.
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Operations imports the NSF mortgages list into HubSpot, updating the Latest Missed Payment Date field.
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If the NSF Date is less than 1 day old, a ticket is created in the Servicing Pipeline with the Mortgage record attached and a category of Missed Payment.
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The Accountant will share an email with the pdf and a notice that the tickets have been generated.
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NEXT STEP: Emily to create transformation excel and steps to share with team]
Step 2: Process NSF Payment (MA)
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Open the 'Payment, Adjustments & Charges' module.
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Select Adjustment > Mark as NSF.
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Choose the respective month’s payment from the drop-down menu.
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Ensure the amount matches the NSF Report from Admin.
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Include any multiple payments if applicable (e.g., Renewal Fee payments, other fees).
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Date Recorded should match the Payment Date (1st of the month).
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Add the $250 NSF Administrative Fee.
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Click 'Confirm'.
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Add Charge > One-Time > NSF Demand Fee of $350.
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Date Charged = Present date (date of NSF Demand issuance).
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Fill in remaining information and 'Confirm'.
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Change the deal status to 'NSF Payment'. Select 'OK'.
Step 3: Generate Demand Letter (MA)
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Navigate to the Documents Section & preview NSF Demand Letter.
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Ensure all information is correct, if not correct in MA and preview again or if necessary, use Content Editor.
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Confirm and sign the document.
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Download and save to the Document Record on the Deal in HubSpot (associations??)
Step 3: Follow-Up with Borrower (HS)
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In HubSpot ticket,
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navigate to relevant mortgage record, and associate document record to ticket.
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create an email
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Day 1: First borrower follow-up email is sent with a link to relevant document.
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Create a follow-up task for 8 days later.
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If no response, a second follow-up email is sent on Day 8.
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A task is created on Day 9 for the Servicing Specialist to call the borrower.
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If no response, escalate to legal (see escalation playbook), once legal accepted, close ticket.
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If payment arrangement (see payment arrangement playbook)
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if payment is made, close ticket
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Open new ticket for Accounting Admin Category: Payment posting
Components
How to on where to get link to relevant document.
Email Template 1
Email Template 2
Final Compliance & Monitoring
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Ensure all NSF transactions are recorded correctly in MA.
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Verify NSF follow-ups are completed within the 10-day demand period.
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Monitor borrower responses and update HubSpot accordingly.
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Ensure accurate reporting of outstanding NSF payments and borrower interactions.
Conclusion
By following this structured NSF processing workflow, the Servicing Team can effectively track NSF payments, ensure proper borrower follow-ups, and maintain accurate financial records in MA and HubSpot.