Loan Processing Specialist – Regional Support & Notary

Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach seeks a Lending Specialist to provide prompt, high-quality customer service while supporting loan processing across multiple branches and regional lending personnel.

The role includes preparing loan worksheets, reviewing complex documentation, ordering appraisals, maintaining electronic files, and ensuring proper loan collateral perfection. It also involves loan servicing, covenant monitoring, and resolving customer inquiries in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Up to 1 year of commercial loan processing experience preferred.
• Active Notary Commission.

Responsibilities

• Verify borrower information and documentation throughout the loan process.
• Coordinate preparation and review of loan documents for accuracy and closings.
• Ensure CIP, CDD, and regulatory compliance.
• Order appraisals, credit reports, and UCC searches.
• Support loan officers in portfolio management and post-closing items.
• Maintain electronic loan files and assist cross-branch lending teams.

Skills

Customer service

Loan processing

MS Office

Notary

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Notary Commission

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Active Notary Commission

Tools

Laserfiche

Job description

Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach seeks a Lending Specialist to provide prompt, high-quality customer service while supporting loan processing across multiple branches and regional lending personnel.

The role includes preparing loan worksheets, reviewing complex documentation, ordering appraisals, maintaining electronic files, and ensuring proper loan collateral perfection. It also involves loan servicing, covenant monitoring, and resolving customer inquiries in a timely manner.