Loan Specialist

Join Our Team!

The City of Saint Paul’s Planning and Economic Development department is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused professional to join our team as a Loan Specialist I. In this role, you’ll help residents navigate home loan programs by reviewing applications, explaining program requirements, coordinating loan documentation, and supporting loans through closing. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, managing detailed financial information, and helping residents access resources that support housing and strong Saint Paul neighborhoods.

• Review and process home loan applications, including gathering and evaluating financial, credit, and other required information.
• Work directly with applicants to explain loan programs, eligibility requirements, processes, and next steps in a clear and helpful way.
• Prepare and coordinate loan packages, including reviewing supporting documentation and bids and submitting completed packages for approval.
• Coordinate loan closings and documentation, ensuring completed loans and home mortgages are accurately transmitted to the appropriate agencies.
• Maintain accurate loan records and prepare reports to track loan activity, meet program requirements, and support effective program administration.

For more information and essential functions, see our
Loan Specialist I job description
.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate and fifteen (15) college semester credits in real estate, housing, or financial management courses acceptable toward an Associate Degree's in Financial Management, Real Estate and Appraisal, or a related field.

Must have one (1) year of experience as a Loan Assistant or equivalent or as a loan officer in a bank or lending agency. Each additional year of qualifying experience may be substituted for five (5) college semester credits.

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.

Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call

Assessment:
Qualifications Rating

The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the Final date to receive applications.

Promotion Only Job Posting: This posting is open to current City of Saint Paul employees who meet the Civil Service promotion rule, which includes two years certified service. The promotion eligible list is ranked. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months.

Promotion Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire based on…