Loan Processing & Compliance Specialist

First South Farm Credit; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

First South Farm Credit is seeking a detail-oriented assistant to support lending operations at the Ridgeland branch. The role involves preparing loan papers, processing daily loans, and handling routine office tasks under the supervision of the branch manager.

The position emphasizes accurate paperwork, timely customer service, and collaboration with the lending team to ensure compliance with policies. A high school diploma or GED and at least two years of secretarial experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED equivalent.
• 2 years of specialized secretarial training or equivalent experience.
• Ability to perform duties under moderate supervision and exercise good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and checks basic loan papers including applications, supporting papers, commitments, and closing papers.
• Processes loans daily, checking accounting accuracy and adherence to policy and procedures.
• May close loans and disburse proceeds to borrowers.
• Ensures that existing and potential member/borrowers receive prompt, courteous service, and provides general information as to policies and procedures.
• Assists in posting and depositing incoming payments, including all necessary accounting reports and disbursement of loan funds.
• Completes routine secretarial duties such as scheduling, typing, filing, organizing, and handling association correspondence; assists in preparation of required branch office reports.
• Assists in ensuring that required collateral insurance, current financing statements, and other required time-critical items are properly maintained.
• Other miscellaneous duties related to the overall function of the Association.

Skills

Secretarial skills

Customer service

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Loan system software

Job description

First South Farm Credit is seeking a detail-oriented assistant to support lending operations at the Ridgeland branch. The role involves preparing loan papers, processing daily loans, and handling routine office tasks under the supervision of the branch manager.

The position emphasizes accurate paperwork, timely customer service, and collaboration with the lending team to ensure compliance with policies. A high school diploma or GED and at least two years of secretarial experience are preferred.