Credit Analyst - Farm & Ranch

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation of Farmer Mac’s agricultural mortgage loan underwriting
• Analyze, underwrite and recommend credit submission requests for agricultural mortgages from a variety of commodity types and industries from across the United States
• Review the adequacy of appraisals to ensure adherence to Farmer Mac collateral valuation practices
• Provide a high level of customer service to the institutions using Farmer Mac underwriting services and ensure loan turnaround goals are consistently met

Requirements

• Experience reviewing agricultural appraisals, title policies, and geospatial mapping and datasets preferred
• Sound knowledge of agricultural lending/servicing practices and their implementation
• Sound knowledge of mortgage lending best practices and procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to Farmer Mac staff and clients
• Proficiency in operating in a computerized office environment, with solid ability in all MS Office applications, focused on PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Ability to become proficient with Farmer Mac’s online loan origination platforms and computer programs
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work on one or more tasks efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics, finance, accounting, or similar discipline
• Three (3) years of experience in agricultural lending preferred
• Strong familiarity with loan underwriting, collateral evaluation, lien perfection, and documentation requirements relating to agricultural loans

Skills

• Sound knowledge of agricultural economics preferred

Benefits

The typical starting salary range for this position is between $60,000 - $80,000, although wages can vary based on experience and geography.

Pay

The typical starting salary range for this position is between $60,000 - $80,000, although wages can vary based on experience and geography.

Schedule

Core business hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm eastern time. Work outside of these times may be required for planned and unplanned activities to complete time sensitive projects or to attend off-site meetings or events. Periodic travel also may be expected of this position to meet with internal and external stakeholders (up to 15 percent of the time).