Loan Assistant

Cathay Bank; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Cathay Bank in El Monte, CA is seeking a Loan Support Specialist to assist loan officers with data collection, documentation, and underwriting preparation.

The role requires 1–2 years in loan administration, strong attention to detail, PC proficiency, and English plus Mandarin or Cantonese language skills. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: College degree in accounting or business preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience: 1-2 years’ experience in loan administration preferably in commercial lending. Some underwriting experience.

Responsibilities

• Order/update appraisal, title, environmental report, and field audit before new loan entry into nCino or line renewal/amendment.
• Input data, loan structures, covenants, and borrower information to nCino for new/renewal/annual review/amendment.
• Assist with loan documentation review for accuracy with loan approval.
• Upload loan documentation files into nCino and shared team folder.
• Prepare routine portfolio or other reports for the designated officer.
• Assist with account monitoring activities including financial reporting, exceptions, and past due loan collection.
• Coordinate ticklers and internal reporting for approval.
• Coordinate past due insurance tracking and renewal follow-up.

Skills

Bilingual English/Mandarin or Canton

Education

College degree in accounting or business

Job description

People Drive Our Success

Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated, and have a strong work ethic? If yes, come join our team! At Cathay Bank – we strive to provide a caring culture that supports your aspirations and success. We believe people are our most valuable asset and we proudly foster growth and development empowering you to achieve your professional goals. We have thrived for 60 years and persevered through many economic cycles due to our team members’ drive and optimism. Together we can make a difference in the financial future of our communities.

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GENERAL SUMMARY

Under some supervision and following established policies and department procedures, provide loan support to the assigned Loan Officers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Order and/or update the appraisal report, title premium or date down, environmental report, and field audit request prior to new loan entry into nCino or line renewal/amendment.




• Collect and input data, loan structures, covenants, and borrower’s information to nCino for new loan/renewal/annual review/amendment/modification as assigned by the account officer before circulating to underwriting.




• Assist with loan documentation review for accuracy with loan approval.




• Upload loan documentation files and other due diligence files into nCino and shared team folder.




• Prepare routine portfolio or other reports for the designated officer.




• Assist with various account monitoring activities including following up on financial reporting, exception items, and past due loan collection with borrowers.




• Coordinate and circulate ticklers and other internal reporting to Account Officer, team manager and/or senior management for approval.




• Coordinate past due insurance tracking and follow-up with insurance agent for renewal. Upon receipt of the updated insurance, circulate to appropriate team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: College degree in accounting or business preferred but not mandatory.




• Experience: 1-2 years’ experience in loan administration preferably in commercial lending. Some underwriting experience.




• Skills/Ability: PC proficient and detail oriented. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual (English/ Mandarin or Cantonese) is a plus.

OTHER DETAILS

to $20.82-26.92/hour
Pay determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Cathay Bank offers itsfull-timeemployees a competitive benefits package which is a significant part of their total compensation. It is our goal to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs which includes, coverage for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health saving account (HSA) with company contributions, voluntary coverages, and 401(k).

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