Customer Care Specialist (6 month contract)

Kiavi is one of the nation’s largest private lenders to residential real estate investors (REIs). We harness the power of data & technology to offer our customers a simpler, more reliable, and faster way to access the capital they need to scale their businesses. 

Formerly known as LendingHome, we’re committed to helping REIs revitalize the approximately $25 trillion worth of aged U.S. housing stock to provide move-in ready homes and rental housing for millions of Americans across the country.

Combining our technology and industry expertise, Kiavi has grown to a team of over 400 and has won many awards over the years including Forbes Fintech 50, Finovate Awards, Best Digital Mortgage Platform, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and many more. 

• Loans Funded: $18+ billion in loans funded 
• Homes financed: 71,000+ projects funded for our customers across the country
• Geography: 31 states + D.C. where we lend to REIs so they can revitalize neighborhoods
• Employees: Over 400 employees with competitive benefits and perks

The Role

Kiavi Servicing Team is the primary point of contact for our customers after a loan is approved. Our goal is to provide the best mortgage experience for our customers and keep them coming back. The Customer Care Specialist role completes all transactions associated with loan activity, including monthly payments, loan modifications, refinances, and payoffs. The Customer Care Specialist role is also the first point of contact for customers and handles/resolves any incoming inquiries and requests.

Responsibilities

• Resolves incoming customer-inquiries and requests related to mortgage loans
• Reach out to borrowers to resolve any issues with payments and payment accounts
• Work with other servicing teams to identify borrowers who are at risk of default and determine best approach
• Document all customer interaction in Kiavi’s system of record
• Process payoff and verification of mortgage
• Assist in processing proof of insurance requests from borrowers and agents
• Assist other teams in Post Closing to update borrower bank account information
• Work with other teams to update loans taking advantage of pilot programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Build relationships and work closely in a team environment
• Ability to understand customer issues and own any issue through resolution
• Knowledge of Excel or spreadsheet equivalent experience, Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of TCPA, FDCPA and Mortgage related CFPB guidelines preferred
• Knowledge of Tax, Escrow Analysis, Mortgage Insurance and Hazard Insurance is a plus
• Experience with Salesforce or related platform is a plus

Kiavi takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. The expected annualized base pay range for this full-time role to be performed remotely is 42K to 59K + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Your recruiter can share more about the specific base pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the pay range listed above reflects the base salary only, and does not include the target value of bonus, equity, or benefits.

Benefits and Perks 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Kiavi offers free employee-only coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans. Dependents receive a heavily discounted premium, competitively placed in the 90th percentile for cost.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): For those enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), Kiavi provides an annual employer contribution to HSAs: $500 for individual coverage and $1,000 for dependents.
• Disability and Life Insurance: Immediate access to short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as group life and AD&D insurance, with coverage at 1x annual salary.
• Remote Work Policy: Kiavi supports working remotely for day to day activities for most roles and occasionally may ask employees to gather in person for key meetings, trainings, team building etc. For remote workers, Kiavi offers a one-time office setup reimbursement of up to $500 and a monthly $75 stipend for internet and phone expenses. For in-office workers, Kiavi offers employer contributions to commuter benefits