Commercial Loan Documentation Specialist

About the role

Assist in all phases of the Commercial Loan Department, providing support to Commercial Lenders, the Special Accounts Manager, Portfolio Managers, and branch offices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and input commercial loan documents, including C&I loans, commercial real estate, construction loans, ABC lines of credit, standby letters of credit, modifications, and renewals, reflecting the approved structure.
• Review loan documents for accuracy and compliance with bank policies, lien perfection requirements, financial and non‑financial conditions, and regulatory mandates.
• Examine all external supporting documentation (e.g., Articles of Incorporation, By‑laws, Trust Agreements, Operating Agreements, searches, appraisals, insurance policies, flood certifications) to ensure loan approval compliance.
• Research governmental and public records to assess borrowing entities, lien‑perfection guidelines, purchase‑money notifications, and signer authorizations for LLCs, LLPs, and trusts.
• Verify executed loan documents for accuracy, forward them for recording, follow up on filing information, and prepare disbursements.
• Accurately record and file liens, titles, and UCC statements.
• Process paid‑off commercial loans, release appropriate liens, and disburse final documents to clients.
• Organize loan files, create required copies, and forward files to Loan Servicing for core‑system setup.
• Request files from the vault to process loan documents.
• Complete all mandatory and elective training, including Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) procedures, and maintain compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• Minimum of three (3) years of commercial loan‑related experience; title‑company experience preferred.
• Knowledge of loan documentation systems (e.g., Laser Pro) is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet research/navigation.
• Strong attention to detail, effective time‑management, and ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet attendance expectations.

Equal Opportunity

Farmers National Banc Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. E‑Verify is used to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.