Lending Specialist

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Full Time 5 Admin Support Long Beach, CA, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $22.50 To $33.50 Hourly

The Lending Specialist provides prompt, high-quality customer service while collaborating effectively within a team environment across multiple branches and regional lending personnel. This role performs a broad range of functions related to loan processing, documentation, and portfolio management.

• Verify and assess the accuracy of borrower information and supporting documentation throughout the loan application process.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies across loan origination and servicing with minimal supervisory oversight.
• Review complex organizational and entity documentation to accurately determine authorized signers and validate approval authorities.
• Ensure full compliance with Customer Identification Program (CIP) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) requirements.
• Independently initiate and manage the ordering of appraisals, credit reports, UCC searches, and other due diligence items required for underwriting.
• Prepare loan worksheets for approval, coordinate document preparation, and conduct thorough reviews of loan documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Compile and manage closing documentation; facilitate loan signing processes and ensure smooth loan closings.
• Maintain and organize electronic loan files in Laserfiche in accordance with internal standards.
• Support loan officers with portfolio management by tracking post-closing items, monitoring loan maturities, and collecting annual financial statements.
• Provide regional support to additional branches as assigned by the Regional Lending Specialist Coordinator.
• Ensure adherence to all federal and state regulations, internal policies, and bank security procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to achieve timely and accurate loan processing outcomes.
• Maintain active Notary Commission and perform Notary Public services as required.
• Participate in ongoing lending training and actively contribute to team meetings and process improvements.

The Lending Specialist role encompasses multiple classification levels; each defined within the Lending Specialist framework. Each level includes progressively advanced responsibilities, along with additional required duties, knowledge, and skill sets aligned to the position’s scope and complexity.

Complies with all applicable state and federal banking laws, regulations, and internal policies related but not limited to lending, operations, and deposit requirements, including Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations, Customer Identification Program (CIP) requirements, Financial Elder Abuse reporting laws, Sexual Harassment prevention policies, information security and privacy requirements.

• Knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and FDIC Insurance
• Regulation B (Equal Credit Opportunity Act – ECOA)
• Regulation BB (Community Reinvestment Act – CRA)
• Regulation CC (Funds Availability)
• Regulation DD (Truth in Savings)
• Regulation E (Electronic Fund Transfers – EFT)
• Regulation H (Flood Insurance)
• Regulation Z (Truth in Lending – TILA)
• Loan products and loan documentation.
• New account procedures and general banking operations
• Complaint documentation and resolution processes
• Privacy laws and customer data protection
• Security and robbery response protocols
• Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings and searches

• Strong foundational mathematics and analytical skills
• Proven critical thinking, sound judgment, and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding customer service and client support skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Accurate and efficient typing/data entry skills
• Strong time management and organizational abilities
• Active listening skills with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new processes.
• Effective…