Consumer Loan Officer at Wichita

Job Description

Overview:

The primary function of this position is to deliver high quality service to our internal and external members.  Additionally, this position is responsible for processing loan applications, review that application and render a decision quickly.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned as such.

 

Process and decision loan applications provided by the loan origination system and any other source, whether they be submitted electronically, verbally, or written, etc.

• Render decisions on all applications in a timely manner; 30 minutes or less is considered the maximum time for a decision per application.
• Determine all applicable ratios; Debt to Income (DTI), Unsecured Debt to Income (UDTI), Loan to Value (LTV), Payment to Income (PTI), and any other metric deemed important.
• Determine eligibility of applicant/co-applicants with regard to membership, credit guidelines, product guidelines, etc.
• Determine applicability of collateral.  Determine value of collateral and maximum loan amount.
• Explore all options possible for each applicant, adding any and all additional products that may be appropriate for the applicant.  Decision those new products accordingly.
• Provide inclusive and instructive comments and coaching for both Conditional and Denial situations.
• Verify accuracy of loan amounts and repayment terms on all loans that are deemed approvable.
• Recognize the primarily devotion to support and serve the branch and dealer personnel on consumer lending products.
• Constant communication with branch and dealer personnel regarding loan applications; generally via phone as opposed to any other communication method.
• Adhere to all lending compliance guidelines.
• Present a positive, successful image of the credit union through a professional appearance and courteous attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality in all credit union and dealer/member matters.
• Branch on-site interaction on a regular and continual basis is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Three years lending experience in a financial institution, or related entity preferred.
• Knowledge of lending practices including, but not limited to fundamental state and federal laws governing Consumer Lending, in whole or part.
• Excellent oral/written communications skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Ability to operate a computer, perform mathematical calculations related to the finance industry, be open to training for other systems, departments, processes.
• Verifiable experience and knowledge of direct lending processes and products.
• Verifiable experience and knowledge of indirect lending processes and products.
• Completion of high school, with diploma.  College degree strongly preferred.

Country: USA, State: Kansas, City: Wichita, Company: Meritrust Credit Union.