Consumer Loan Officer 1
Albuquerque, NM Consumer Lending
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Job Summary:

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in advising, reviewing, and evaluating member’s lending needs for personal and credit card. 

Essential Job Duties:

General loan responsibilities:

  • Evaluate loan applications and documentation by confirming creditworthiness.
  • Improve loan applications and documentation by informing the applicant of additional requirements.
  • Complete loan contracts by explaining provisions to the applicant; obtaining signatures and notarizations; collecting fees.
  • Help members by answering questions, responding to requests.
  • Maintain confidence by keeping loan information confidential.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies.
  • Manage the loan process from application to disbursement and beyond, including regular follow-up with members to assess their financial status. 
  • Educate and advise members on such matters as appropriate ?nancial planning, policies, and rates.
  • Make recommendations for approval or denial of the loan application.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Consumer loan responsibilities:

  • Input information into the consumer lending origination system.
  • Manage the loan process from application to disbursement and beyond, including regular follow-up with members to assess their financial status.
  • Evaluate credit worthiness and utilize credit reports to verify accuracy of the loan application. 
  • Verify and inspect collateral o?ered. 
  • Calculate loan payments, determine loan to value (LTV) and ascertain loan payo?s to other ?nancial institutions. 
  • Process and review loan applications that are initiated through an indirect (third party) partner.
  • Make recommendations for approval of denial o the loa application
Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Familiar and comfortable with information technology, particularly digital means of communication.
  • Strong organizational skills in managing multiple initiatives.   
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  
  • Proficiency in assessing creditworthiness and understanding credit scoring systems
  • Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets
  • Bilingual abilities may be preferred, depending on the market served

Knowledge:

  • Basic knowledge of consumer loan products, regulations, and market trends
  • Basic knowledge of compliance with federal and state lending regulations (e.g., Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Lending, Truth in Lending Act)

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum one years’ experience in financial institutions or related experience
  • Minimum high school diploma/GED or more than one year of related experience 

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift 5 pounds at times.  

Salary Description
$20 to $24