Consumer Loan Underwriter

ALPENA ALCONA AREA Credit Union; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 29,976 - 44,964; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Personal Time

Paid Holidays (including your birthday

Paid Bereavement

Medical Insurance (Employee pays zero)

Life Insurance (2x annual salary)

Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) matching

Job summary

ALPENA ALCONA AREA Credit Union is seeking a Consumer Loan Underwriter in Alpena, MI. The role analyzes, evaluates, and approves or denies consumer loan applications in line with credit union policies and regulations, while emphasizing member experience and risk management.

The position requires 1–3 years of related experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent certifications, along with strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related lending experience.
• Bachelor's degree or industry certifications equivalent to a degree.
• Strong analytical, communication, and risk management skills.
• Knowledge of consumer lending policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review consumer loan applications for accuracy and completeness.
• Assess creditworthiness using credit reports, income verification, debt-to-income ratios, and collateral valuation.
• Make lending decisions within delegated authority or escalate as needed.
• Ensure compliance with lending policies, federal/state regulations, and NCUA guidelines.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks while maintaining loan quality and portfolio performance.
• Communicate loan decisions to staff and assist in structuring loans to meet member needs.

Skills

Experience 1-3 years

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent certifications

Job description

Salary: $21.76 to $32.64 (based upon experience)

Days: Monday through Friday

Hours: 40 hours per week

Duties:

Role:

A Consumer Loan Underwriter understands, communicates and works to achieve and follow the Credit Union's mission and member promise statements. This role is responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and approving or denying consumer loan applications in compliance with AAACU's lending policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. This position ensures that lending decisions are made promptly and accurately while maintaining a strong focus on member experience and risk management.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Review and analyze consumer loan applications for accuracy and completeness.

Assess creditworthiness using credit reports, income verification, debt-to-income ratios, and collateral valuation.

Make sound underwriting decisions within delegated lending authority or recommend decision for higher approval levels.

Ensure all loan decisions adhere to AAACU loan policies, federal and state regulations, and NCUA guideline.

Identify and mitigate potential risks while maintaining AAACU's loan quality and portfolio performance.

Communicate loan decisions to branch staff, lending officers, and originators.

Provide guidance to branch and lending teams regarding structuring loans to meet member needs while maintaining prudent risk practices. Assist in training and mentoring staff on lending policies and credit guidelines.

Work closely with loan processors, originators, and branch staff to ensure smooth and timely loan processing.

Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Performance Measurements:

1. Achieve or exceed loan turnaround time and efficiency.

2. Ensure accuracy of loan decisions.

3. Ensure loan decisions are in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and lending regulations, policies, and procedures.

4. Provide informed, professional, and accurate service and support to all members and associates.

Additional Desired Attributes:

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience One year to three years of similar or related experience.

Education (1) A bachelor's degree, or (2) achievement of formal certifications recognized in the industry as equivalent to a bachelor's degree (e.g., information technology certifications in lieu of a degree).

Interpersonal Skills Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for the purpose of first-level conflict resolution, building relationships, and soliciting cooperation. Discussions involve a higher degree of confidentiality and discretion, requiring diplomacy and tact in communication.

Other Skills Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing member and personal services. This includes member needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of member satisfaction. Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and chooses the most appropriate one. Talks to others to convey information effectively.

Misc Comments:

Benefits for Full-Time Employees Includes:

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Personal Time
• Paid Holidays (including your birthday)
• Paid Bereavement
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance (Employee pays ZERO premiums!)
• Life Insurance (2x annual salary)
• Short Term / Long Term Disability
• 401(k) -- AAACU puts in 7.25% of your gross wages AND will match 100% up to 4% of your contributions!

Applications and resumes are accepted online.