Loan Processor

Horizon Farm Credit; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Farm Credit in Thibodaux, LA seeks a credit/loan support associate to issue loan papers, disburse proceeds, and maintain lending relationships. Responsibilities include handling daily loan processing, payments, and routine secretarial duties under supervision of the branch manager.

The role emphasizes accurate document preparation, courteous service, and timely handling of collateral and reporting tasks, supporting smooth branch operations.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED equivalent with at least 2 years of specialized secretarial training or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and check basic loan papers including applications, supporting papers, commitments, and closing papers.
• Process loans daily, check accounting accuracy and adherence to policy and procedures.
• Close loans and disburse proceeds to borrowers as needed.
• Provide prompt, courteous service to members/borrowers and information on policies and procedures.
• Assist in posting and depositing incoming payments, including required accounting reports.
• Handle routine secretarial duties: scheduling, typing, filing, organizing, and correspondence; assist in branch reports.
• Maintain collateral insurance, financing statements, and other time-critical items.
• Perform other related duties to support branch operations.

Skills

Customer service

Typing

Organization

Education

High school education or GED

Secretarial training or equivalent experience

Job description

SUMMARY

Performs a wide range of activities related to the issuing of credit and maintaining lending relationships. Activities include completing of loan papers and legal documents, disbursing loan proceeds, receiving loan payments and maintenance of 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/DUTIES

• 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 (2) 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.