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Key Responsibilities

• Determine all applicable metrics and ratios, and also set up plans for debt payment
• Interview applicants for the purpose of determining their financial status and eligibility for granting loans
• Evaluate the creditworthiness of clients by processing loan applications

Job Statement

We are hiring a qualified Loan Officer for evaluating, authorizing approval or deny loan applications for individuals as well as businesses. 

What does a Loan Officer do?

You will be responsible for helping the qualified applicants acquire loans in a timely manner by acting as a liaison.

In order to succeed in this role, you must have a solid background in Finance or Accounting along with sound knowledge of all loan regulations. 

Job Requirements

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field
• Prior experience as a Loan Officer
• Experience working with banking and accounting software
• Sound knowledge of direct as well as indirect lending practices and products
• Sound knowledge of all loan regulations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
• Strong communication and customer service skills, sales experience is a plus
• An analytical mind with a problem-solving attitude

Job Responsibilities

• Determining all applicable metrics and ratios, and also setting up plans for debt payment
• Interviewing applicants for the purpose of determining their financial status and eligibility for granting loans
• Evaluating the creditworthiness of clients by processing loan applications
• Striving to achieve customer satisfaction throughout the underwriting process and building long-term relationships
• Operating in compliance with laws/regulations and adhering to all lending compliance guidelines
• Assessing customer needs, exploring all options and introducing different types of loans in accordance
• Developing referral networks, suggesting alternate channels and cross-selling services and products for the purpose of accomplishing quotas
• Updating job knowledge on financial services and types of loans
• Maintaining and updating account records
• Justifying approval or rejection of loans and also reporting on them
• Communicating with clients for requesting or for providing information
• Completing loan contracts and counseling clients on restrictions and policies