Loan Processor

Farm Credit Services; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Credit Services is seeking a dedicated staff member in Ridgeland, Mississippi to perform activities related to credit issuing and maintaining lending relationships. Responsibilities include preparing loan papers, providing customer service, and handling secretarial tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years in a similar role. Strong preference will be given to applicants with experience in legal document preparation and time-sensitive functions. Join us to contribute to the efficient functioning of our branch office.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED equivalent with at least two years of specialized secretarial training or equivalent experience.
• Ability to perform most duties under moderate supervision.
• Exercise a reasonable amount of judgment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and checks basic loan papers including applications and commitments.
• Provides prompt, courteous service to members/borrowers.
• Completes routine secretarial duties such as scheduling and filing.
• Ensures required collateral insurance and financing statements are properly maintained.

Skills

Legal document preparation

Customer service

Accounting accuracy

Education

High school education or GED equivalent

Job description

Summary

Performs a wide range of activities related to the issuing of credit and maintaining lending relationships. Activities include completing loan papers and legal documents, disbursing loan proceeds, receiving loan payments, and maintaining monitoring systems. Duties can also include greeting customers, answering telephone, typing, filing, and other delegated duties under the supervision of the branch manager as required to maintain the day‑to‑day operations of the branch office.

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 (such as association collection policy) are properly maintained.
• Other miscellaneous duties related to the overall function of the Association.

Required Experience

High school education or GED equivalent with at least two years of specialized secretarial training or equivalent experience. Must be able to perform most duties under moderate supervision and exercise a reasonable amount of judgment.

Preferred Experience

Strong preference for experience with legal document preparation and/or monitoring of time‑sensitive functions.