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Customer Service Specialist

About the Company

Valon’s mission is to empower every homeowner. We believe the journey of home ownership starts when you get your keys, but lasts far beyond. We’re creating a world where home ownership comes with ease, security, and financial know-how. Our growing team of engineers, operators, product enthusiasts, and experienced servicing professionals are leveraging technology to fundamentally improve the homeownership experience. Through mortgage servicing—the process of paying off one’s mortgage—Valon is taking the first step in transforming the industry one homeowner, and lender, at a time.

Client Experience at Valon

The Client Experience team is a group of organized and altruistic individuals who provide our homeowners with exceptional service. Whether taking ownership of collections, managing default processes, or solving homeowner issues in real time, the team acts as a bridge between Valon and our homeowners. Equipped with extensive knowledge of the mortgage industry, each member prides themselves on embodying Valon’s mission of championing homeownership.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Customer Service Specialist to navigate inbound and outbound homeowner communications in a professional, efficient, and friendly manner. The ideal candidate is able to shift seamlessly between the responsibilities of the Customer Service and Collections teams.

Responsibilities

Research and resolve homeowner issues using our top-of-the-line internal mortgage servicing system.
Document all homeowner communications.
Promote Valon-specific products and services—with a strong focus on satisfaction.
Identify and locate delinquent accounts using credit bureau information, loan documents, background checks, and other sources and databases.
Determine if we're able to collect past-due payments.
Collect payments on or set up repayment plans for delinquent accounts—and update records once the loan is current.

Ideal Background

Previous mortgage servicing experience.

Minimum Qualifications

1-2 years of call center experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong oral communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate with other business areas and team members.

Benefits

Compensation: Competitive salary and a 401(k) plan—with a 4% annual match!
Hours: No weekends or late nights required!
Generous amount of paid time off: 17 days of paid time off, 5 additional paid sick days, and 11 paid company holidays!
Health & well-being: We’ll invest in your physical and mental well-being with comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, & vision benefits—and an EAP for additional support!
Food & meals: In-office snacks and drinks (and Bagel Fridays)!
Grow together: We set new employees up for success with our company-wide New Hire Orientation! Other learning and development opportunities include quarterly possibilities for promotion and annual performance reviews.
Baby bonding time: Birthing and non-birthing parents receive 12 weeks of FULLY PAID time off to focus on their new addition(s)!

Throughout the interview process, please remember that emails will only be from valon.com emails. We won't ever be asking for any personally identifiable information during the interview process itself. Please reach out to talent@valon.com if you have any requests to verify the authenticity of an outreach.

Valon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Valon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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