Loan Officer I

About the role

The primary function of this position is to provide a state-of-the-art digital experience for members looking for lending through our digital channels, while also helping with other member experience transactions. This role requires extensive knowledge of credit union products and services with a strong focus on lending products, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure team delivers service, to both internal and external members, in alignment with the credit union’s purpose statement.
• Handle a high volume of loan applications from digital channels, branches, and inbound phone lines.
• Remain current on credit union product knowledge and use that knowledge to meet members’ needs.
• Cross-sell other credit union products and services.
• Meet all established sales and service goals.
• Assist members with the loan application process, prepare loan documentation, book, and disburse loans using appropriate systems.
• Interview loan applicants, obtain and review credit reports for all potential borrowers, and process loan applications.
• Provide prompt, efficient, professional, and courteous member experience.
• Adhere closely to member confidentiality and authentication procedures.
• Direct member concerns in a timely manner to the appropriate team members and communicate member experience concerns to management.
• Research and resolve members’ problems related to their accounts.
• Effectively cross-sell products such as life and disability, guaranteed asset protection, and unemployment protection products.
• Engage with members on all digital channels such as phones, video, and chat.
• Process membership applications, establish new accounts for eligible members, and sell financial services that best meet the member’s needs.
• Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of all loan applications and loan documents.
• Maintain knowledge of lending regulations and lending guidelines.
• Effectively manage and update leads in the lead management system.
• Evaluate and perform overrides for branch staff, as needed.
• Open accounts through online applications as needed.
• Promptly scan and upload all member-related documentation upon initiation.
• Cross-train to become proficient and knowledgeable in the sales and operations of the credit union.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Learn and maintain a common knowledge of all policies and procedures.
• Interact and communicate with all team members both in and outside of the department.
• Proactively reach out to members for cross-selling opportunities and member retention.
• Manage risks specific to related job functions, make and support risk-informed decisions, and remain diligent in identifying emerging risks.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to a four-year high school diploma.
• At least 2 to 3 years of customer service experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in a financial institution with a focus on loan origination.
• Professional, well-developed interpersonal skills for serving members and projecting a positive image as a credit union representative.
• Strong knowledge of consumer loan policy, credit-granting criteria, and interest rates.
• Knowledge of loan interviewing skills and techniques.
• Working knowledge of PCs in a Windows environment and multi-line telephony systems.
• Intermediate mathematical skills (calculations and concepts involving decimals, percentages, fractions, etc.).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach above or at shoulder level.
• Must occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 10 pounds.