Commercial Loan Assistant - Bend, KS

Job Type: Full-Time/Hourly

Commercial Loan Assistant

Commercial Loans

Great Bend, KS (On-Site)

• Process and close commercial loans while providing accurate and detailed support.
• Complete all pre-closing requirements.
• Once Loan Officer provides loan approval and/or commitment letter, request an estimated closing date, prepare loan document request form, input loan information into Easy Lender, gather supporting documentation, and submit requirements and request for document preparation.
• Close loan in conjunction with Loan Officer, collect any fees required from borrower, deposit to loan suspense, prepare funding (if applicable).
• Send applicable items to be recorded: mortgages, assignment, modifications of mortgages, SNDA’s, Landlord’s consent, etc.
• Copy original note to file; send required booking documentation to Loan Operations; prepare Blue/Red Files with loan documents, supporting documents, financial info, etc. for post-closing document review.
• Assist in managing loan officer’s portfolio: pre‑underwriting requirements/documents to the credit department (case by case basis); discuss with Loan Officer and create action plan regarding exception list, delinquency/O/D/past‑due list, maturities (matured loan list); manage misc filing, follow up on recorded mortgage or final title policy; process advance/draw requests as directed and verify compliance.
• Maintain bank compliance, laws, regulations: keep up to date, complete responsibilities, follow bank processes and procedures.
• Maintain active and open communications, and provide quality customer service to both internal and external customers. Communicate effectively with Loan Officers, Credit Department, Loan Operations, vendors (attorneys, title/insurance companies, county/state offices, etc.) and borrowers.

• High School diploma is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional manner.
• Computer skills, especially ability to work in Windows‑based systems.
• 1‑3 years of banking experience (preferred).
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, carry, lift, move or push up to 25 pounds occasionally; ability to talk and listen.

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Group Life & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Group Cancer Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Generous Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Pet Insurance
• Retail Banking Benefits

Equity Bank is a full‑service, $7.9 billion community bank based in Wichita, Kansas, with over 80 bank offices throughout Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. We offer career growth, competitive compensation, and a supportive work environment.

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer and will not make employment decisions based on an applicant’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.