Loan Officer

High Plains Farm Credit; Larned (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

High Plains Farm Credit in Larned, KS is seeking a Loan Officer to service customers, originate loans and leases, and expand the local portfolio. You will deliver exceptional service and financial guidance to existing customers while growing new business in the territory.

This role requires solid analytical skills, strong communication, and a practical understanding of farming finance. A bachelor’s degree is preferred and 3–7 years lending experience is desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Accounting, Agriculture, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 3–7 years lending experience preferred but not required.
• Strong analysis, problem solving, communication and computer skills.
• Farm background with related practical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists prospective and current borrowers with their loans and credit related issues.
• Originates and services loans and leases within delegate authorities.
• Conducts credit analysis and conveys decisions on loan approval to management.
• Performs loan servicing tasks, which may include re-amortizing loans, additional advances, extensions, payment collection and collateral inspections.

Skills

Credit analysis

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Agriculture, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Job description

The Farm Credit System is a unique entity, a network of nationally connected, locally owned financial cooperatives. Since 1916, Farm Credit has been devoted to agricultural financing and is the largest single provider of agricultural credit in the United States. High Plains Farm Credit is a member of the Farm Credit System and services over $2.0+ billion loan assets. High Plains Farm Credit’s vision is to be the preferred source of agricultural financing.

POSITION PURPOSE

High Plains Farm Credit is currently recruiting a Loan Officer to service customers in our Larned office. This position services loans, markets financial services and develops strong working relationships with our customers while growing business in the territory. Provides outstanding customer service and financial expertise to existing customers and services an existing loan portfolio.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists prospective and current borrowers with their loans and credit related issues.
• Originates and services loans and leases within delegate authorities.
• Conducts credit analysis and conveys decisions on loan approval to management.
• Performs loan servicing tasks, which may include re-amortizing loans, additional advances, extensions, payment collection and collateral inspections.

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Agriculture, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3-7 years of lending experience preferred but not required.
• Strong analysis, problem solving communication and computer skills.
• Farm background with related practical experience preferred.