Loan Servicing Representative IV; Commercial; Woodbridge, NJ

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How would you like to join one of the most highly regarded financial institutions in New Jersey with deep roots in the community? Provident is a successful and highly regarded multi-billion-dollar bank that continues to grow with branches in New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and New York. Our longevity is a testament to our commitment to placing our employees, customers, and the communities we serve at the center of all we do.

At Provident Bank, we are committed to enhancing our customer and employees’ experience.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced Loan Servicing Representative IV to join our team. In this lead-level role, you will be responsible for performing advanced loan servicing and maintenance activities, as well as supporting departmental audit and quality control functions across a diverse portfolio that includes commercial loans, commercial real estate loans, construction loans, Ready Reserve, and small business loans.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of complex assignments. As a subject matter expert, you will serve as a key resource for the team, providing guidance, training, and support to less experienced staff while ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of loan servicing operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with managing various commercial loan servicing activities, including but not limited to application of funds, payment of real estate taxes and customer inquiries.
• Ensures that areas of responsibility meet required deadlines for both internal and external customers. Evaluates and resolves high priority or complex issues through communication and negotiation with customers.
• Is responsible for setting up all borrower and financial information for entire portfolio of new loan closings on the appropriate Horizon and ACBS systems. Reads and interprets loan documents and approvals for verification of system accuracy. Tracks all future interest rate adjustments and verifies accuracy of system-generated letters for compliance with loan documents. Alerts management of any upcoming changes where may need special attention.
• Processes all loan modifications, including extensions of maturity, interest rate adjustments, borrower transfers, etc on entire portfolio. Inputs and verifies that all modified data has been approved by Credit Committee and/or designated loan officer.
• Administers real estate tax escrow disbursement report for prevention of negative escrow transactions for all loans. Directly contacts local municipalities as needed for clarification of amounts due and resolving any discrepancies regarding borrower real estate tax payments made by The Provident Bank. Responds to all borrower inquiries for reconciliation of escrow transactions. Re-analyzes escrow accounts where deficiencies are noted.
• Handles entire monthly billing process, which includes assuring that all commercial account bills are generated and mailed to customers. Adheres to finest quality control standards. Contacts borrowers on returned mail items for address verification.
• Processes all monetary transactions including, monthly payments, fees, payoffs, construction and commercial line/loan advances and pay-downs and performs any corrections and adjustments as warranted.
• Trains new staff on Bank’s policies and procedures needed to perform their respective job function.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 7 years of loan servicing experience, including responsibilities related to commercial loans, commercial…