Loan Closer-Consumer

First Federal Bank of Louisiana•Lake Charles, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

First Federal Bank of Louisiana is currently seeking a Loan Clerk – Consumer in the Loan Processing and Closing Department. The position is located at the Main Office in Lake Charles, Louisiana. First Federal Bank of Louisiana is a full-service, locally owned, community bank that has helped build the communities we serve for 70 years. With 16 branches serving 11 communities in Louisiana, we are proud to offer our customers a wide variety of products and services to meet all of their financial needs. We offer Personal and Business Checking Accounts, Savings and CDs, multiple Retirement options, Home Equity Lines of Credit, as well as Mortgages and Consumer Loans. Our established Investment and Insurance divisions also offer a full line of products. Over the years, First Federal Bank has established a reputation for fast, professional service. We believe our customers expect and deserve nothing less.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
A minimum of one (1) year related experience and/or training

Nice To Haves

Some college or business school preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Gathers required documentation from point of approval to closing by communicating and working with lenders.
Prepares and reviews legal documents for closing.
Processes all originated new and renewal non-real estate consumer from time of approval
Assists Loan Review with review of appropriate documentation prior to loan closing
Assembles and verifies accuracy and completeness of consumer loan documentation
Answers telephone and written inquiries concerning consumer loan processing
Enters data into computer for loan documentation tracking
Prepares bills of sale, power of attorneys, and other documentation, as needed
Assists with preparation of corrections for DMV, UCC, and other consumer filings
Prepares legal documents for loan closings; coordinates closing appointment with lender
Reviews closing documents for content and accuracy
Reconciles the GL account for the consumer loans; transfers funds as appropriate
Scans, indexes, and verifies new consumer loan documentation
Prepares, reviews, and maintains reports, as needed
Compliance training is assigned to all Bank personnel based on their position with the Bank. Employees are required to complete all assigned training timely and in accordance with Bank policy.