Loan Officer - Commission Eligible

The role

Empowered to live. Inspired to work. Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities.

Responsibilities

• Proactively markets and sells credit and related services, establishing new market relationships which contribute toward attainment of Compeer goals and business objectives.
• Creates networking and prospecting strategy that is suitable to servicing each territory and ensures alignment with Compeer’s branding and marketing protocol.
• Maintains positive accomplishments with client relations, community recognition, and contributions to the Compeer Financial image as the leading financial institution committed to clients in rural areas.
• Maintains active involvement in various related professional groups.
• Originates loans by proactively seeking applications.
• Gathers income and verifies financials.
• Determines the appropriate loan program and terms to meet the client’s needs.
• Works with the credit and processing teams to secure a credit decision and ultimately a timely closing.
• Acts as a liaison between clients and all Compeer Financial operations members as well as certain third parties.
• Maintains client relationships through frequent interactions and periodic sales calls.
• Discusses loan programs and terms. Addresses all client concerns throughout the process.
• Develops and maintains a significant “professional presence” throughout the local community.
• Provides formal group presentations and information workshops on current Compeer Home topics and issues.

Requirements

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

Skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, agriculture or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• NMLS registration required.
• Demonstrate understanding of mortgage processing, underwriting and closing procedures.
• Strong listening, written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem solving, decision making and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and customer relationship management (CRM) programs.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed for business purposes.

What we offer

• Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Pay

$46,400 - $51,500 USD

Schedule

This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% remote and is based out of the Fond du Lac, WI office location.

Qualifications

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.