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West Plains Bank and Trust Company
Loan Operations Representative
Career Insights for Credit / Loan Counselor
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What they do
A Credit or Loan Counselor advises and educates individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt or qualifying for traditional loans. Guidance may include determining the best type of loan and explaining loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management or credit issue plans. Can provide budget, mortgage or bankruptcy counseling.
$45,044 / year median in Missouri
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Role Perform loan servicing responsibilities associated with the documentation and posting necessary in servicing the Bank's borrowers. Incumbents will be expected to have a good understanding of the functional area so that they may operate competently in this area by performing the following duties. Major Duties and Responsibilities Weight Description Essential 15% Respond to inquiries from customers concerning loan related issues. 15% Responsible for working with all branch lending personnel in assuring that approved underwriting procedures are used for all consumer loans. 10% Obtain insurance binders or copies of insurance policies from borrowers or insurance agents and maintain up-to-date policies in credit files; verifies that property/casualty insurance is maintained on collateral pledge on loans; follow-up for replacement of canceled insurance policies. 10% Process paid loans, including the release of collateral. 10% Resolve transactional posting issues on loans. 5% Assist in lien perfection on titled items. 5% Prepare weekly and monthly statistical reports; preform monthly mortgage investor reporting and remittance. 5% Reconcile specific general ledger and checking accounts. 5% Generate and send all loan notices and statements, including ARL notices, billing statements, past due notices, right to cure notices, etc. 5% Generate and send annual escrow analysis; pay insurance and taxes for customers when the bank escrows for these payments. 5% Enter new loans and renewals/extensions/modifications on to the core database system; verify all loan system input. 5% Preform all bankruptcy, foreclosure, and charge off correspondence, posting, and maintenance. 5% Investigate and resolve all internal and external loan disputes, including credit bureau disputes. Knowledge and Skills Experience Six months to two years of similar or related experience, including time spent in preparatory positions. Education/Certifications/Licenses High school degree or GED required. Interpersonal Skills Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization, generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving and obtaining information, as well as advising or referring, which commonly require shorter discussions.
Other Skills Job Characteristics:
- Ability to read and understand loan documents
- Understanding of basic lending terms; i.e. interest, principal, etc.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Above average math skills
- Ability to ask questions and think critically and independently
- Attention to detail and follow through is a must
- Ability to work under pressure
- At least one year experience in office environment or comparable training
- Ability to be a team player and to be committed to the Bank ADA Requirements Physical Requirements Perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.