Call Center Agent

Clayton; Maryville (TN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Plan

401(K) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Volunteer PTO

Tuition assistance

Onsite fitness facility

Wellness programs

Professional development

Promotional opportunities

Competitive bonus programs

Job summary

Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. is seeking a Call Center Agent to deliver world-class service for non-delinquent loans via inbound/outbound calls and the VMF website.

The role is full-time, hourly, reporting to the Call Center Team Lead. It offers a hybrid schedule (4 days in-office, 1 day remote after training) and a pay range of $20.39 to $23.99 per hour with bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or call center environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively on inbound and outbound calls.
• Familiarity with mortgage concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle 50-70 inbound calls daily and 10-20 live chats.
• Assist customers with mortgage payments, escrow, and online account tasks.
• Follow up on incomplete paperwork and changes to insurance or taxes.
• Ensure compliance with CFPB and company guidelines.

Job description

At Vanderbilt Mortgage, we believe homeownership makes lives better. For over 50 years, we’ve been committed to making homeownership more attainable for families across the country by providing mortgage solutions that unlock the freedom of home. As a national housing lender, we specialize in financing new and pre-owned manufactured and modular homes. With a diverse range of loan products, a reputation for world-class customer service and a coast-to-coast presence, Vanderbilt continues to be a leader in the industry. Our strength is our people-which is why we prioritize investing in our Team Members through opportunities for growth, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful recognition of their contributions. Whether just starting out or bringing years of experience, Vanderbilt empowers our Team Members with the tools and training to build a successful career and reach their full potential.

POSITION TITLE: Call Center Agent

JOB STATUS: Full Time/Hourly

DEPARTMENT: Call Center

REPORTS TO: Team Lead

TRAVEL REQUIRED: As Needed

WORK SCHEDULE: Hybrid - 4 days in-office, 1 day remote after training

PAY: The expected hiring range for this position is from $20.39 to $23.99/hour plus additional bonus opportunity. The stated hiring 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.

JOB SUMMARY:

The 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.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Inbound Customer Service

• 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.

Outbound Customer Service

• 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.

Administrative & Compliance Functions

• 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

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

Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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