Loan Assistant

Centennial Bank • Batesville, AR

57d

About The Position

The Loan Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting commercial lenders by verifying, compiling, and completing loan applications. This position prepares new loan requests to submit to loan processing and reviews the loan file to verify that data is complete and meets established standards. The Loan Assistant processes the documentation for loans and extensions. This position closes loans, prepares for booking, computes payment and interest, and handles telephone inquiries promptly and professionally.

Requirements

• High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc, plus 2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.
• Ability to perform these mathematical skills using money and other forms of measurement.
• Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature.
• Intermediate: Word Processing/Typing
• Basic: 10-Key, Accounting, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Contact Management, Database, Spreadsheet
• Semi-repetitive type work which requires periods of concentration for varied time cycles as prescribed by the tasks.
• While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision; close vision; distance vision; and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Notary Public
• Previous loan or loan documentation experience
• Good understanding of financial institution products and services
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent proof-reading skills and attention to detail
• Strong team player
• Basic computer proficiency

Responsibilities

• Review completed LOM for accuracy.
• Order supporting documentation.
• Submit LOM to loan ops.
• Perform pre-funding review.
• Close loan if needed / Fund Loan.
• Prepare loan package for shipping and booking.
• Pull maturity and past due reports.
• Inform officer of required documentation for loan renewals.
• Prepare basic Loan Offering Memorandum.
• Assist in clearing collateral / credit exceptions.
• Process draw requests / loan payments / transfers.
• Handle loan research issues / questions.
• Forward documents to loan ops for scanning.
• Completes required BSA/AML training and other compliance training as assigned.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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