Commercial Loan Assistant - Independence, KS

Position: Commercial Loan Assistant

Department: Commercial Loans

Location: Independence, KS (On‑Site)

Job Type: Full‑Time/Hourly

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 to deposit to loan suspense, prepare funding (if applicable) – wiring instructions, etc.
• Send applicable items to be recorded: mortgages, assignment, modifications of mortgages, SNDA s, Landlord’s consent, etc.
• Copy original note for 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.

• At times, assist officer in 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)
• Misc Filing
• Follow up on recorded mortgage or final title policy.
• Process advance/draw requests as directed when needed and verify compliance.

• Keep up-to-date on all laws and regulations.
• Complete necessary responsibilities to maintain compliance.
• Follow bank processes and procedures.

• Communicate effectively with:
  • Loan Officers
  • Credit Department
  • Loan Operations
  • Vendors (attorneys, title/insurance companies, county/state offices, etc.)
  • Borrowers

• High School diploma is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional manner.
• Computer skills, especially the ability to work in Windows-based systems.

• 1–3 years of banking experience.

• 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 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.