Collections Flow for Missed Payments
Step 1: Reminder Communication (Day 1 - Day 2 post Due Date)
Action:
- Collection agents to call the borrower with a friendly tone to remind them of the missed
payment and request immediate repayment.
- Understand the reason for non-payment and capture the response in the Loan Origination
System (LOS).
Important:
- Share digital payment links to facilitate instant repayment.
- Offer a one-time grace period of up to 2–3 days if a genuine reason is provided.
Step 2: Personal Visit Attempt + Reference Calling (Day 3 - Day 5 post Due
Date)
Action:
- Field collection agents to visit the borrower’s office or residential address.
- Discuss payment obligations and clearly explain the consequences of continued non-payment.
- Contact borrower’s provided references (family members, friends, or office contacts)
politely to inform about the overdue payment.
- Reiterate the need for immediate repayment to avoid further escalation.
Objective:
- Collect the overdue payment or secure a signed commitment letter for payment within 3 days.
- Encourage timely repayments through responsible social engagement, ensuring professionalism
and strict adherence to data privacy norms.
Step 3: Notice of Default (Day 6 - Day 9 post Due Date)
Action:
- Issue a formal Notice of Default via registered email, SMS, and/or postal
communication.
- Send an official recovery email from the company’s authorized recovery email ID to the
borrower’s official email ID.
- Highlight applicable penal charges, potential legal recovery actions, and credit bureau
reporting consequences.
Step 4: Legal & Recovery Escalation (Post 90 Days of Due Date)
Action:
- If no positive response is received even after 90 days from the due date, escalate the case
to the Legal Team.
- Initiate legal notices and recovery proceedings as per policy guidelines.
Also:
Mark the account as delinquent in the Credit Bureau Reporting.
Additional Notes
- Late Payment Interest: 2% Penal Charges, calculated on a daily basis.
- Credit Bureau Reporting: Ensure reporting of non-payment within 15 calendar days from the
due
date.
- Special Cases: In the event of the borrower’s death or verified financial distress,
initiate a
settlement process instead of standard recovery actions.
In event of a default beyond 10 days , there shall be multiple attempts to connect with customer
through phone, physical
visit to recorded addresses and by contacting references. The Threshold days of start of each event
in collection
effort is mentioned above in detailed matrix.