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Commercial Loan Officer
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What they do
A Loan Officer assists customers who apply for loans, and solicits loan applications on behalf of a bank, mortgage broker or other lender. Markets products and provides information on types of loans available, gathers financial and credit information needed to evaluate loan applications; guides the application and approval process. May specialize in loans to businesses or individuals, or in loans to buy real estate.
$110,446 / year median in Louisiana
-27% projected decline
Job Description
Position Summary:
Responsible for developing new business, structuring and closing loans, maintaining and servicing a loan portfolio, and cross selling bank products based on customer needs. Must represent the bank through active participation in community organizations and affairs.Job Responsibilities:
- Generate new clients and referrals through strong relationship building
- Generate and close consumer, commercial, and
SBA/USDA
loans to achieve production goals- Work directly with clients to review agreements, explain programs, negotiate loans and terms, and compute payment schedules
- Analyze applicants' financial status, credit, and property evaluations to determine feasibility of granting loans
- Obtain and compile copies of loan applicants' credit histories, financial statements, and other financial information
- Review loan agreements to ensure that they are complete and accurate
- Submit applications to credit analysts for verification and recommendation
- Community involvement to promote bank products and services
- Ensure timely loan closing and funding activities
- Maintain a positive working relationship with customers, bank staff, local professionals, centers of influence, and community organizations
- Manage loan portfolio including renewals, modifications, updated credit analysis, collections, and portfolio monitoring
- Cross-sell bank services by recognizing the needs of customers
- Perform field work as necessary to locate and collect delinquent loan payments or secure collateral
- Daily review, approval, and disposition of commercial overdrafts
- Attend loan closings
- Meet customers on projects and inspect collateral
- Detect early warning signs of problem loans and immediately notifying supervisor
- Assist customers and/or branch personnel as needed with questions pertaining to loan information
- Consistently support the Bank and its core values
- Follow all policies and procedures
- Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A Bachelor's Degree in Business, with a major in Administration, Finance, or related field preferred
- 10+ years commercial lending experience
SBA/USDA
lending experience preferred- NMLS Certification
- Formal credit training preferred
- Knowledge of commercial and lending practices
- Understanding of financial statement/cash flow analysis and financial ratios
- Detail oriented
- Proficient operation of Microsoft Professional Office software including Word and Excel.
- Ability to work independently while having a strong commitment to team orientation
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to network effectively
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage time. Able to handle multiple projects and timelines, and adapt to changing deadlines
- Excellent organizational, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
- Strong analytical and mathematical capabilities
- Superb customer service
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company Provided Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Tuition and Professional Development Assistance American Bank is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.