SBCP Lending Assistant

Southern Bancorp • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

Southern Bancorp Community Partners (soon to be Uplift Capital Partners) is a different kind of lender. As a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a special certification designated for institutions that serve predominantly underserved communities, Southern Bancorp Community Partners combines lending with financial development tools and public policy advocacy to help families and communities grow stronger. Inspired by the principle that building net worth drives economic opportunity, our mission is to be wealth builders for everyone in the communities we serve, with a focus on low-wealth, underserved and un(der)banked populations.
The Lending Assistant is primarily responsible for an assigned range of loan origination duties required to package the organization's loan applications in accordance with the loan policy and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• At least one-year experience in banking or administrative role is required
• Strong computer skills are required
• Ability to organize information
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be familiar with regulatory compliance requirements
• Able to function in a high attention to detail, deadline-oriented environment
• Must possess the ability to effectively relate to customers, officers, and others involved in the lending process.
• Willingness to be involved and represent SBCP through civic and community organizations.

Nice To Haves

• A background in banking and loan transactions/terminology and clerical experience is preferred
• Experience working with Salesforce Preferred
• Experience working with LaserPro Preferred
• Experience working with Docusign Preferred

Responsibilities

• Work directly with loan applicants to collect and upload loan documents according to the organization's policies and procedures
• Coordinate with Business Development Officers, Underwriters, and Loan Servicing to ensure loan package is complete
• Provide technical assistance to applicants as it relates to preparing their application for underwriting
• Conduct loan closing ceremonies with loan officer
• Uploads all loans, extensions, and renewal information and documents in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements
• Performs loan and application maintenance and loan documentation review based on department procedures and checklist
• Assist with file assembly and maintenance
• Responsible for various reports as assigned
• Completes all required training
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned

Benefits

• 401(k)/Roth plan with immediate eligibility and employer match up to 6%
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Discounted rate on primary home mortgage
• Credit and housing counseling as well as free financial education tools available to customers and employees
• Two medical plans available – low-deductible PPO plan or HDHP with Health Savings Account
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Retirement plan with generous company match and employee stock purchase option
• Voluntary life insurance options for employee, spouse, and children
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Bonus plan
• Opportunity for merit raises
• Employee reward and recognition programs
• Community service opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED