Call Center Agent

Clayton•Maryville, TN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bilingual Call Center Agent is responsible for servicing non-delinquent, active status loans and providing a world-class customer experience through inbound and outbound phone calls and the VMF website. This role reports to the Call Center Team Lead and leverages mortgage knowledge with the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with customers.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
0 – 1 year of related experience
Computer competency with Microsoft Office and typing skills at minimum 25 wpm.
Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently via phone, email, and person to person.
Must be passionate about providing a world-class customer experience.
Skilled at building and fostering relationships
Must be able to multi-task, work independently and manage time effectively
Must be professional, thorough, and a resourceful problem solver
Great attention to detail and organizational skills.
Must have excellent telephone, communication, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a call center environment preferred, but not required.
Knowledge of loan servicing within the mortgage industry preferred, but not required.
Some travel required to retreats or remote locations on a quarterly basis.
Bilingual in both English and Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Handles an average of 50-70 inbound phone calls daily.
Handles an average of 10-20 Live Chats.
Assists customers in applying mortgage payments, answering questions relating to escrow, insurance claims, loan payoffs, titling, trouble shooting for customers with their online VMF account, etc.
Inputs research requests, completes document and email requests from customers.
Meets department goals for log-in time, average speed to answer, and call quality.
Assists the Welcome Call team by collecting contact information and educating new customers on payments and online account offerings.
Assists the Collections teams by taking under 30-day delinquency payments and arrangements.
Completes outbound follow-up communications when requested to provide customers with confirmation of completed requests.
Completes re-allocation of mortgage payment funds.
Communicates escrow payment changes after non-scheduled adjustments.
Follows-up with customers on incomplete paperwork, auto-draft forms, etc.
Communicates completion of insurance or tax changes as requested by customer.
If bilingual, performs Spanish call-backs as requested.
Applies understanding of all local, state, and federal regulations to customer communications.
Ensures compliance with all company, state, federal and CFPB guidelines through regular review and analysis of accounts and ensures policy and procedures are congruent.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical and Dental Plan with Prescription Coverage and Vision.
Competitive benefits including 401(K) includes 100% company match of the first 4%.
Paid time off days (PTO), maternity/paternity leave, and holidays.
Community involvement including Volunteer Paid Time Off (VTO).
Tuition Assistance for your first degree
Enjoy coming “home” to our brand new, state-of-the-art Home Office equipped with onsite fitness facility with full gym, workout classes, volleyball and basketball courts, ping-pong, disc golf course, and onsite restaurant.
Wellness programs that focus on emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, physical, and financial well-being.
Collaborative and energetic work environment.
Professional development and promotional opportunities.
Competitive bonus programs.