Consumer Loan Officer

Is lending your passion? We are a hiring a Consumer Loan Officer to meet with loan applicants and process loans. Excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and matching 401(k) plan.

Visit our website spiritofak.com/employment for a complete job description and employment application. Salary will be determined based on candidate experience, qualifications, and education.

Job Summary:

Interview applicants and analyze their creditworthiness using Spirit of Alaska FCU's policies and procedures. Approve loans within lending limits and refer denials and loans outside the limits to the appropriate source. Servicing of consumer loan and credit card portfolio to include answering phones, meeting with members, file and account maintenance and working with dealers along with other duties as assigned. This is a very fast paced position.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years related financial institution experience preferred. Consumer lending experience desirable.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient with PC, telephone, 10-key, and other related business equipment and application software and platforms.
• Ability to multi-task and perform in fast paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Job Duties:

1. Maintain a working knowledge of Spirit of Alaska FCU’s lending products, policies procedures, and operating systems as well as any updates that are implemented.

2. Understand and comply with all state and federal regulations and laws. These include but are not limited to NCUA, Regulation B (ECOA), Regulation Z, Alaska UCC regulations, The Fair Housing Act, The Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Consumer Protection Act.

3. Ensure all information has been gathered that is required to make good loan decisions and make approvals within authorized lending limits.

• Work up the loan and approve within authorized limits- be able to discuss various loan alternatives, cross sell other products when applicable.
• Complete credit analysis that includes, but is not limited to calculating debt ratios, analyze credit reports, verify length of employment, collateral evaluation, and deposit relations.
• If not within authorized lending limits, be able to present your recommendation to management and/or Internal Credit Committee.
• Attend the Internal Credit Committee as required for training.

4. Work with existing and potential members of Spirit of Alaska FCU while maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity. Answer loan inquiries appropriately from applicants and dealers, either by phone, in person, fax, or email.

5. Communicate credit decisions.

• Communicate all decisions properly and effectively to all parties associated with the loan.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Complete and remit timely adverse actions.

6. Loan finalization, maintenance, and processing.

• Prepare loan documents for closing.
• Schedule loan closings.
• Ensure all required documents are properly signed.
• Disburse loan proceeds.
• Organize loan documents in proper order in the file.
• Ensure all proper documents are in the loan files and filed accurately.
• Ensure all title work and UCC’s are done in a timely manner.
• Process the paid-in-full loans- release liens, send appropriate documentation to members.
• Perform file maintenance as required.

7. Assist other departments of the Credit Union as needed.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $49,920.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Lending: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fairbanks, AK 99701 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $49,920