Consumer Loan Officer

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Job Type

Full-time

This role plays a pivotal part in advising, reviewing, and evaluating members’ lending needs for personal loans and credit cards.

Monday-Friday 8:30 AM–6:00 PM (Day off during the week), Saturdays 8:30 AM–2:30 PM.

General loan responsibilities:

• Evaluate loan applications and documentation by confirming creditworthiness.
• Improve loan applications and documentation by informing the applicant of additional requirements.
• Complete loan contracts by explaining provisions to the applicant; obtaining signatures and notarizations; collecting fees.
• Help members by answering questions, responding to requests.
• Maintain confidence by keeping loan information confidential.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Manage the loan process from application to disbursement and beyond, including regular follow-up with members to assess their financial status.
• Educate and advise members on such matters as appropriate financial planning, policies, and rates.
• Provide comprehensive memo notes for the underwriter's review that contain relevant information to assist in loan decision‑making.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Consumer Loan Responsibilities:

• Input information into the consumer loan operating system.
• Manage the loan process from application to disbursement and beyond, including regular follow‑up with members to assess their financial status.
• Evaluate credit worthiness and utilize credit reports to verify accuracy of the loan application.
• Verify and inspect collateral offered.
• Calculate loan payments, determine loan to value (LTV) and ascertain loan payoffs to other financial institutions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Familiar and comfortable with information technology, particularly digital means of communication.
• Strong organizational skills in managing multiple initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in assessing creditworthiness and understanding credit scoring systems.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Bilingual abilities may be preferred, depending on the market served.

Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of consumer loan products, regulations, and market trends.
• Basic knowledge of compliance with federal and state lending regulations (e.g., Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Lending, Truth in Lending Act).

Education And Experience:

• Minimum one year of experience in financial institutions or related experience.
• Minimum high school diploma/GED or more than one year of related experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 5 pounds at times.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Finance and Sales

• Banking