Loan Documentation Specialist

Northwest Financial Corp.; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Financial Corp. is seeking a detail-oriented loan operations professional to prepare compliant loan documents and manage suspense/tickler reporting. You will perform CRA/HMDA file reviews, monthly loan reporting, and back up other positions as needed.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of related experience and a high school diploma or GED, with strong reading, writing, and numerical skills to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of previous experience in a related role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare compliant loan documents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Originate the suspense/tickler reporting.
• Complete CRA and HMDA file reviews.
• Prepare monthly loan reports.
• Serve as a backup for other positions and perform duties as assigned.
• Enhance career through ongoing learning and education.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Participate in examinations, audits and third-party reviews.
• Comply with the Information Security Program and maintain high risk and security awareness.
• Establish a good image for the Bank by being active in the community.
• Attend meetings as assigned.
• Develop knowledge of the Bank’s products and services to provide quality customer service.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare compliant loan documents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Responsible for originating the suspense/tickler reporting.
• Complete CRA and HMDA file reviews, as requested.
• Prepare monthly loan reports, as requested.
• Serve as a backup for other position(s) and perform other duties, as assigned.
• Enhance career through work experience and continuing education.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Participate and respond to examinations, audits and third party reviews.
• Comply with the Information Security Program and is accountable for maintaining a high level of risk and security awareness.
• Establish a good image for the Bank by being active and visible in the community.
• Attend meetings as assigned.
• Develop a working knowledge of the Bank’s products and services through usage and webex attendance to provide quality customer service while building relationships and exceeding expectations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; one to three years of previous experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language

Above average verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to outlying branch areas, as business needs dictate.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this light physical work position, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Close up visual attention to detailed materials and effective hearing/verbal communication skills are needed. Must make accurate visual inspection of printed and/or written materials. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. Regular customer service problem solving using established variables.

Work Environment

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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