Loan Officer Assistant

Primis Financial • Georgetown, TX

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About The Position

The Loan Officer Assistant would work directly alongside licensed loan officers to help maximize productivity. They will support the Loan Officers during the loan origination process and perform daily administrative duties in an accurate and organized manner. Responsible for ensuring our borrowers fully understand the financial implications and responsibilities involved in taking out a loan and make sure they complete their applications correctly.

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Loan Officer or similar role
• Previous experience in retail residential mortgage loan originations preferred
• Good understanding of banking computer software and MS Office
• Basic knowledge of loan programs
• Ability to credit qualify borrowers
• Ability to work with diverse base of contacts (Loan Officers, clients, agents, lenders, title companies, etc.)
• Professional and effective verbal and written communications
• High degree of detail orientation
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficient with MS Office

Responsibilities

• Comply with industry-related regulations, requirements and state/federal laws as applicable to the job duties of this position
• Assist loan or mortgage officers with the loan application process
• Initial client in-take, loan operating system set up, documentation gathering, electronically sort and file documents, income calculating, loan structuring, credit analysis and pre-underwriting, order employment verifications, order appraisal reports, run automated underwriting engines
• Review and prepare documents for clients in a timely manner
• Check that applicants have correctly completed their paperwork and obtain missing information from applicants if necessary
• Follow up on credit checks and prepare cost estimates for borrowers
• Communicate with new applicants and existing clients regarding loan opportunities
• Perform data entry and other office duties as needed
• Documentation follow up and tracking (contacting borrowers, title companies, real estate offices, appraisers, lenders, etc.)
• Maintain and update knowledge on all products and programs
• Regular and sustained attendance
• Maintain compliance with and adhere to all state and federal regulations and bank policies and procedures, including, but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act, FACT ACT, Community Reinvestment Act, and EEO/AA/Fair Employment Practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees