This webinar discusses improving the customer experience in mortgage lending. It begins with an introduction of the speakers from eLynx, Flagstar Bank, and SunTrust Mortgage. The discussion then focuses on why the customer experience is important and how today's customers differ from the past. Customers expect immediate service, are always connected, provide their own marketing through reviews, and are less loyal to brands. The presenters from Flagstar and SunTrust describe their strategies for enhancing the customer experience. Some recommendations are to assess current touchpoints, prioritize specific projects, obtain feedback from all stakeholders, and focus efforts on collaboration across departments to redefine the experience.
2. Today’s agenda.
Thanks for joining us! eLynx is pleased to
sponsor this webinar where you’ll hear
thoughts about the customer experience
from two of the nation’s top mortgage
originators.
What is the customer experience
and why is it important to me?
How are today’s customers
different?
How are Flagstar Bank and
SunTrust Mortgage improving
their customer experiences?
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4. Why are we even talking about
the customer experience?
From the front page
of USA Today on
October 30, 2013
23% would rather gain
10lbs than take out another
mortgage???
5. Why is the mortgage process so painful?
?
44%
46%
Applying for a mortgage is a complicated process and
consumers don’t do it very often
Admit they are not confident in their knowledge of mortgages or the mortgage
process
Answer basic questions about mortgages wrong
2011 Zillow Home Marketplace consumer survey
6. Why is the mortgage process so painful?
There are many parties involved and it isn’t always clear
who’s doing what or how long it will take
56%
32%
31%
Say slow execution is one of the most painful aspects of the mortgage process
Say their lender is difficult to communicate with
Say they have been unable to track the status of their mortgage application
2013 Carlisle & Gallagher Consulting Group consumer survey
7. Unfamiliarity breeds
mistrust
- Fear of being taken advantage of
- Fear of making a mistake
- Fear of being wronged
- Owning a home is an emotional issue for many
CFPB complaints collected in first 2 years of operations
8. What is the customer
experience?
The aim of a customer experience focus should be
to form lasting, positive impressions on customers
that motivate them to maintain and grow their
relationship with you—in other words, to create
customer loyalty
Across all lines of business and
products
From branch to remote to mobile
Including staff and systems - even
social media
10. How are today’s customers different?
Immediate
Marketing
Always On
Training
Connected
Assesment
People are beginning
to expect their retail
experiences to transfer
to their financial
services experiences.
Think like Amazon –
can I order a mortgage
and have it tomorrow?
The number of consumers
who spend every waking
hour with some form of
Internet access is growing.
And the adoption of
smartphones, tablets, and
other Web-connected
devices continues to
explode.
Customers are provided
with more content, and
more choice, much of it
beyond any bank's
control. Think about the
impact of the internet
and social media.
No Brand
Technology
Loyalty
Where previous
generations were highly
loyal, today’s
consumers are attuned
to shopping for a deal.
80% would consider
getting a mortgage from
Walmart or PayPal.
14. Getting started.
Assess where you are
Find ways to survey your
stakeholders, including customers as
well as internal staff and external
partners, for insight into priorities.
Include representation across
different channels (retail, online),
different products (refi, fixed, ARM),
and different segments (first-time
buyers, repurchasers).
Realtors
Customers
Decide what you can do
Don’t try to eat the whole elephant at
one time. Addressing all touchpoints
in the customer experience can be
overwhelming. Find specific projects
that fit into your overall strategy and
launch them.
Brokers
15. Final thoughts.
Focus and determination
are needed to overcome
organizational inertia and
resource strains.
In the current climate,
providing a great
customer experience
can differentiate you
from everyone else.
A new model built on
collaboration across all
departments at the bank is
essential to redefining your
customer experience.