LOAN PROCESSOR II

LOAN PROCESSOR II SUMMARY This position is responsible for preparing loan documents as a centralized function for all loan officers.  This position has contact with loan officers, credit analysts, loan operations personnel, and customers.   Accuracy and attention to detail are critical aspects of this job.  Work is performed within the framework of standard operating policies and procedures; however, independent judgment and discretion is required in performing assigned tasks.  Deviations from normal procedures and/or questions are referred to the supervisor.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Prepare and process loans for all loan officers.  This includes, but not limited to, commercial, consumer, agriculture and commercial real estate.   Prepare and process loan extensions and modifications, and forward to loan officer.   Review all loan documentation received by bank personnel prior to loan closing to ensure compliance with regulations and bank policy.   Be knowledgeable in types of collateral and documentation needed to secure to loans.   Prepare specialized loans including SBA, participations, Commercial USDA, etc.   Review other processors’ loans prior to closing.   Comply with all banking regulations, policies and procedures.   NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. Maintain educational and professional expertise through attendance at job related seminars, conferences and workshops.  Represent the bank in a variety of community activities and functions.   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None.   QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Graduation from high school or possess a GED certification plus additional post high school education or training.       Possess a minimum of at least five years of processing experience in a commercial lending department or comparable position.    LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.   MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.   REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.   OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Must have the ability to operate the following equipment:  telephone, 10-key calculator, typewriter, personal computer and printer, copy machine, fax machine.  Must have working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software programs.  Advanced PC knowledge.   KEY CONTACTS--Internal and External Has frequent contact with individuals in all lending departments.  Has frequent contact with customers.     CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid driver’s license.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.   WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.   COMMENTS Position requires the ability to work before or after normal business hours to meet deadlines and attend various meetings.  Job-related travel may be required.