Consumer Loan Processor

About The Role

Establishes loan files and orders documentation required to process loans. Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all loan documentation. Processes consumer loan files after closings to ensure that documents are recorded with proper recording authority and the loans are entered correctly into company records. Inputs loan documents into online system, processes loan payoffs, and maintains loan files. Provides general administrative support for the work unit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare documents as authorized by lending officers to properly secure different types of loans and extensions. Prepare documents for new, renewed, and extended loans. Prepare all collateral documents e.g., changes of collateral, transfers of equity, lien filings, and deeds of trust and updates files and records of customers internally and with the State and County as appropriate. Prepare loan file with all appropriate documentation. Track all required information needed to complete loan files.

Input and review data for accuracy into the consumer loan operating system to generate the necessary loan documents and disclosures. Review the credit file for adequate disclosures timelines and check that all necessary documentation has been collected. Verify the fees are correct and the file has been properly coded with all pertinent exception codes, if any, accurate FHLB coding has also been completed.

Assist officer in the preparation of information for the loan committee and in the preparation of loan officer comments to the loan file. Prepare information for disbursement when loans closed. Process loan information and debit/credit forms to be entered on books and on computer system.

Order the appropriate real estate evaluations, such as Current Market Analysis, Appraisal, or Automated Valuation Reports necessary to process loans. Order credit reports and income/employment verifications, request titles and lien search, and process credit verification requests.

Adhere to loan scanning procedures and policies for adherence to separation of duties and quality control of the pertinent loan file documents. Correctly identify the proper documents for indexing.

Perform file maintenance to ensure quality control of documents and processes. Maintain a tickler system to ensure that all steps in the loan application and monitoring process are completed in a timely manner. Monitor and adjust tax and insurance reserves as needed.

Provide administrative support for loan department by responding to routine inquiries for consumer loan account balances and payoff amounts and greeting walk-in customers. Perform notaries as needed. Maintain files for the loan department.

About You

QUALIFICATIONS:

Six months to two years of similar or related experience. Banking experience preferred. A high school degree or GED is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of standard office equipment. Skills in areas related to computer operation/use including working knowledge of Microsoft applications and ability to learn new systems/applications.

Communicate Effectively: both verbally and in writing with others in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques. Demonstrate soft phone skills by treating all internal and external customers in a polite and courteous manner.

Customer Service: We are community inspired and pride ourselves on offering exceptional service to both our internal and external customers. We expect you, as an employee, to support our values and visions of Integrity, Service and Success.

Teamwork: Demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team. Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set and achieve goals, help others, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Professionalism: Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others; work to develop and maintain cooperative and positive working relationships; represent the bank in a positive manner; maintain credibility with others.

Ethical Behavior: Model high standard of honesty, integrity, trust, and openness. Understand and follow through with appropriate standards of conduct and moral judgment; willing to act outside the norm when needed to adhere to ethical principles. Communicate and demonstrate actions in a consistent manner. Respect others, regardless of individual capabilities, agendas, opinions or needs.

Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality regarding any information obtained during performing job duties; adhere to Bank policies and procedures regarding confidentiality.

Quality Management: Adhere to guidelines, protocol, policies, and procedures and supervisory directives; improve and promote work quality; demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail; strive to achieve good results.

Adaptability: Adapt positively to change; manage competing demands and effectively handle changes, delays and/or unexpected events with a positive attitude.

Planning and Organization: Prioritize, organize, and plan work; use time efficiently; and achieve results within time frames. Complete work in a timely, accurate manner and be conscientious about assignments and deadlines.

Judgment/Problem Solving: Display ability and willingness to make sound decisions; identify and resolve problems in a timely and positive manner; exhibit sound judgment; appropriately handles both routine and non-routine situations.

Individual Responsibility and Accountability: Accept responsibility for own work performance; accept responsibility for own actions and outcomes and does not blame others. Demonstrate willingness to take initiative in performing job duties, resolving issues, and making suggestions for improvement. Conduct follow-through and meets commitments and agreements in a timely manner; relied upon by others as a source of valid information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: sit; use hands in repetitive motions to finger, grasp, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to: stand; walk; and lift or reach with hands and arms. The employee may also be required to: climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull.

Must be able to operate routine office equipment including computer terminals and keyboards, telephones, copiers, facsimiles, and calculators. Must be able to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary. Must be able to work extended hours or travel off site whenever required or requested by management. Must be capable of regular, reliable, and timely attendance. Must be capable of climbing / descending stairs in an emergency.

Specific lifting abilities required by this job include: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation/inspection of machines and/or using measurement devices at distances close to the eyes.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with moderate noise.

What We Offer

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Starting salary is dependent upon relevant experience and may vary based on the geographic location of the position. We offer an extensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a health savings account option, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a health rewards program, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, discounts on banking products and services, Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays. Visit our website for more details

COMPANY OVERVIEW: We are a family of banks whose unique local presence reflects the communities we serve. We welcome the opportunity to grow and change as our customers and communities do the same. Read our story, learn about our banks, and experience life at

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