Financial institutions are feeling more pressure today as borrower behavior changes, and the economy becomes harder to predict. When delinquency rises, many organizations focus on late-stage collectio...
Is the recession economy stressing your collections queues?
Financial institutions are bracing for the probable recession that’s on the horizon. In board rooms and meetings across the financial industry, executives and their teams are trying to find answers to questions, including:
- How will our collections teams adapt to a borrower portfolio that’s experiencing wallet strain?
- How can we quickly respond to changing delinquency queues without impacting our staffing?
- How do we optimize our collections outreach communication so we’re more effective at collecting on past-due accounts?
- Overall, what does risk management look like at my financial institution during a recession?
In SWBC’s latest white paper, Modernizing Your Collections Operations, our team focuses on identifying the economic factors that are the driving force behind unstable collections queues. We also examine how two credit unions tackled stressful collections situations that required them to become more flexible to adapt to their borrowers’ evolving needs.
Watch below to learn more about what’s in the white paper and be sure to download your copy, today!
Jeff Mortenson, SVP Product Collections & Contact Center
As Senior Vice President of Product for SWBC, Jeff Mortenson leads the vision, strategy, and execution for the Financial Institution Group’s Collections and Contact Center Solutions. A veteran of the consumer credit and collections industry with over 25 years of experience, Jeff is a recognized leader in digital transformation. He spearheaded the development of Preferred Collect®, a collaborative solution with FICO® that was named a finalist for the 2025 FICO® World Decision Awards. Jeff’s expertise lies in developing sophisticated, true omnichannel strategies that modernize debt management by integrating intelligent automation with expert human interaction. This multifaceted approach is underpinned by his expert-level understanding of consumer credit risk management. He is highly effective in identifying, measuring, monitoring, and controlling risk for consumer loan portfolios, ensuring that financial institutions navigate complex environments with precision. In addition to his product leadership, Jeff consults with clients to leverage these sophisticated risk frameworks, helping them optimize their collection strategies and mitigate losses while prioritizing a respectful borrower experience.

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