Commercial Loan Coordinator Assistant

1st Security Bank; Mountlake Terrace (WA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401K matching program

Paid sick and vacation time

Job summary

1st Security Bank in Washington state is seeking a Loan Documentation Specialist to process and prepare commercial loan documentation, coordinate with loan coordinators and officers, and deliver high-quality customer service. The role includes post-closing checks, imaging, and title/order coordination.

You will use core banking systems and LaserPro, work under supervision, and handle data accuracy, title reviews, appraisal orders, and UCC searches.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in commercial or construction lending (origination, processing, closing, and/or servicing).
• Basic knowledge of relevant regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering policies.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Background in accounting or financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes loan documentation in accordance with credit approval.
• Oversee the imaging of funded loan files, ensuring quality control.
• Assist in gathering and verifying supporting documentation (e.g., title policies, permits, insurance).
• Loan closing tasks may include title reviews, flood determination, appraisal orders, escrow setups, and UCC searches. Assists in collecting data to clear title.
• Update system records and perform post-funding reviews to ensure file accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with loan coordinators and loan officers to resolve issues.
• Reviews requests for changes and/or waivers to certain loan documents and conditions within scope of authority.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lending experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Background in accounting or financial services preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $21 USD to $24 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK AND BANK

Join our team! 1st Security Bank team members deliver service that "WOWs" each other and our customers. We value relationships, teamwork, community, and professional growth in a safe, friendly, and progressive workplace. We celebrate diversity and support equality for all. If you share these core values and are committed to career excellence, let us help you reach your dreams!

If you are the type of individual that would enjoy working at one of the Puget Sound's Best Places to Work for 10 years in a row and focuses on providing an exceptional client experience, then 1st Security Bank is the place for you. 1st Security Bank was named a bronze medal winner in its class in the Puget Sound Business Journal's Best Workplaces contest in its first year nominated and is also consistently rated a 5-star Bank in Washington State by Bauer Financial, an independent bank rating firm.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Processes and prepares loan documentation related to renewals and extensions of commercial loans. Coordinates and communicates with appropriate loan coordinator and loan officers. Provides high quality ‘WOW’ customer service to internal and external customers. Review of loan documentation after closing to ensure timely imaging and accuracy of final loan files. Assists in ordering title and appraisals. Utilizes core operating system and the Laser Pro documentation system. Work is performed under limited supervision, incumbent applies judgment, and decision-making is based on learned and written procedures/guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Prepares and processes loan documentation in accordance with credit approval.
• Oversee the imaging of funded loan files, ensuring quality control.
• Assist in gathering and verifying supporting documentation (e.g., title policies, permits, insurance).
• Loan closing tasks may include title reviews, flood determination, appraisal orders, escrow setups, and UCC searches. Assists in collecting data to clear title.
• Update system records and perform post-funding reviews to ensure file accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with loan coordinators and loan officers to resolve issues.
• Reviews requests for changes and/or waivers to certain loan documents and conditions within scope of authority.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual or family plan.

Life insurance.

Long-term disability insurance.

401K matching program.

Paid sick and vacation time.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Relationship Driven-we strive to "WOW" (surprise, excite and delight) each other and our customers.

Ethical-fair, honest and act with integrity.

Lead by Example-maintain a positive attitude, show respect for others, and have some fun!

Accountable- we take our responsibilities seriously and we meet our commitments with urgency.

Team Player- dependable, enthusiastic contributor to team success and to the greater good of the bank.

Embrace Dreams- we encourage each other to reach for our dreams.

Diversity- we celebrate diversity and support equality for all.

Community Oriented- we actively support our communities and the Bank's CRA initiatives.

Open and Honest Communication- always professional, responsive, and timely.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in commercial or construction lending (origination, processing, closing, and/or servicing).
• Basic knowledge of relevant regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering policies.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Background in accounting or financial services preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be skilled in Microsoft Office Products, with the ability to learn banking software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will primarily operate in a general office environment, using office equipment such as a phone and a computer.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate as compared to a private office with light foot traffic and office equipment. The employee must be able and willing to interact frequently with the general public.

Salary Range: 21.00 to 24.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.