Loan Processing & Compliance Specialist

Blackhawk Bank & Trust; Milan (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Profit-sharing retirement plan

Job summary

Blackhawk Bank & Trust is seeking a Loan Specialist to support loan officers and ensure accurate preparation and management of loan documentation. You will coordinate the loan process, maintain regulatory compliance, and provide excellent customer service to help drive efficient loan processing and successful lending operations.

The role involves handling routine inquiries, documentation requests, imaging, and file management across the loan lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in loan processing, loan documentation, or related field preferred.
• Basic computer skills with Excel, Outlook, Word, and other software.

Responsibilities

• Respond to routine inquiries from loan officers and customers about account status, loan balances, payoff quotes, payment processing, and loan advances; including auto pay setup and address updates.
• Assist loan officers and other personnel to ensure proper documentation is prepared and provided.
• Follow loan process steps including ordering and requesting financials, credit reports, UCC filings, title policies or searches, appraisals, flood determinations, and loan documents.
• Scan loan documentation into imaging software for secure storage and retrieval.
• Assist with preparation of loan files and documentation requests for audits and examinations.
• Adhere to compliance standards, bank regulations, and loan policies to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Support lenders during initial loan process by electronically sending documents for customer signatures.
• Build loans in AccuAccount and upload closing documents to the system.
• Ensure loans are properly funded and complete file checklists.
• Manage Construction Draw files, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.
• Handle construction draws and floorplans with proper documentation and processing.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Excellent communication

Customer service skills

Independence and teamwork

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Goal-oriented

Tools

AccuAccount

Document imaging software

Loan processing systems

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Blackhawk Bank & Trust is seeking a Loan Specialist to support loan officers and ensure accurate preparation and management of loan documentation. You will coordinate the loan process, maintain regulatory compliance, and provide excellent customer service to help drive efficient loan processing and successful lending operations.

The role involves handling routine inquiries, documentation requests, imaging, and file management across the loan lifecycle.