Bilingual Account Resolution Specialist

Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Training bonus

Job summary

Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. is seeking a Bilingual Account Resolution Specialist to negotiate delinquency resolutions while complying with all guidelines.

You will report to the Team Lead and educate customers on timely payments, delivering excellent service and identifying appropriate assistance options. The role requires 0–1 year of experience, a high school diploma, and fluency in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience in collections, call center, or loan servicing is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Perform account reviews and audits on delinquent accounts.
• Make outbound calls to collect past-due mortgage payments.
• Assist borrowers with escrow, insurance, and loan documents inquiries.
• Document activities in mortgage collections system.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Tools

View/AS400

Job description

POSITION TITLE:

Bilingual Account Resolution Specialist - (Non – LO – Servicing)

JOB STATUS:

Full Time/Hourly

DEPARTMENT:

Loan Servicing

WORK SCHEDULE:

• M-F 8:30-5:30pm four days a week, 11am-8pm one day a week

PAY:

• The expected base pay range for this position is from $22.43 to $23.93 plus additional bonus opportunity resulting in an expected total annual compensation of $42,000 to $60,000. Top performers have the potential to earn between $50,000 and $60,000 annually.


• The annual compensation range is based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Final compensation decisions will take into account a variety of considerations, including individual skills, internal equity, and organizational needs.


• Secured training bonus which will be paid in 4 installments of $550 a month for the first 4 months of hire.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Bilingual Account Resolution Specialist resolves customer delinquency through negotiation and problem-solving, while strictly adhering to and demonstrating knowledge of company, state, and federal guidelines. This role reports to the Team Lead and achieves success by educating customers on the importance of paying in a timely manner, providing excellent customer service, and recognizing and determining suitability of assistance options for our customers when applicable, using various tools and negotiation techniques.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Account Management

• Performs account reviews and audits of severely delinquent accounts for proper action and resolution with the monthly goal of resolving the specified number of past due accounts.


• Performs an average of 100 outbound calls daily to collect on past due mortgage payments, resolve delinquency, identify loss mitigation opportunities, and address customer concerns.


• Services a portfolio of 1,700-2,000 accounts, by assisting borrowers with mortgage-related questions and inquiries.


• Assists customers with inquiries relating to escrow, insurance claims, VMF online portal offerings, loan documents, etc. in a patient and customer focused manner.


• Performs outbound email communication with customers.


• Handles timelines and actions specific to Consumer Lending loans.


• Achieves log-in time requirements and assists other departments (customer service, legal) as needed with phone coverage.


• Analyzes Debt and income information to set-up and review payment plans.


• Documents mortgage collections system with all activities and communications.

Administrative Tasks

• Orders and reviews home occupancy inspections.


• Ensures timely sending and processing of Loss Mitigation Paperwork and Document Requests (utilizes mail, email, and DocuSign).


• Inputs and documents customer complaints, escalating to leadership when required.


• Reviews accounts for legal and repossession input by creating summaries and sending them to supervisor for approval, requests value opinions as required for legal actions.


• Attends various meetings and trainings, such as team and department meetings, coaching and call quality meetings, monthly training, and other meetings as required.

Other duties as assigned

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all the functions that a team member and other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.


• Experience: 0-1 year experience.


• MUST be Bilingual in both Spanish and English


• Previous experience in a Collections, Call Center or Loan Servicing environment a plus.


• Basic computer skills with ability to type at least 25 wpm.


• Working knowledge of the View/AS400 system.


• Great attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently via phone, email, and person to person.


• Capability of gathering facts accurately, analyzing causes, evaluate alternate solutions, and arrive at sound conclusions on action to be taken.


• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and/or conflicting responsibilities.


• Goal oriented, self-motivated personality with the capacity to meet and exceed assigned goals.


• Ability to effectively collaborate and work in a team environment.


• Willingness to learn, strong work ethic and work across many teams and business units.


• Great attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.


• Will be constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a telephone, calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.


• Will be communicating via phone, Teams, and Zoom.


• Must be able to exchange accurate information at all times.


• Must be able to identify and assess account status and determine appropriate process.


• Will constantly work in a state-of-the-art indoor temperature controlled, sealed window office environment.