Real Estate Loan Administrator – Irvine, CA

Zionsbancorp; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance –

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Health Savings (HSA) / Flexible-Spend

Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 holidays

401(k) with company match

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Ambassador program

Job summary

California Bank & Trust in Irvine, CA is seeking a Real Estate Loan Administrator to ensure accuracy and compliance from loan approval to funding.

You will review due diligence, including surveys, title reports, and settlement statements, and coordinate with borrowers, attorneys, and closers to move loans smoothly. This role requires a bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of residential and commercial loan processing experience, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of residential and commercial loan processing.
• Knowledge of lending procedures, documentation and systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication and teamwork abilities.
• Good time management, organization and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Review loan documents and covenants for accuracy.
• Maintain files for all active and new loans.
• CreditLead/nCino new transaction input and updates.
• Collect and manage due diligence documents for new transactions.
• Monitor and maintain Reg B compliance for new transactions.
• Coordinate loan closings with closers and attorneys.
• Perform post-close checks and clear exceptions before first draw.
• Assist with reporting covenants to ensure loan compliance.
• Process fees related to canceled/withdrawn loans and deposits.
• Submit third-party bids and upload appraisal/environmental data.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Lending procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Real Estate Loan Administrator – Irvine, CA(

Job Number:

1. hours per week: 40

Description

Associates at California Bank & Trust work in a relationship-centered culture where they are provided with the tools, training, and opportunities to build the best possible relationships with our clients and with each other. Our workplace culture values each associate’s unique experiences, background and perspectives and provides a collaborative environment for all employees to grow and thrive.

As a premier California-focused financial services company dedicated to serving its communities, families, and businesses (small, mid-sized and large), CB&T has been active for 70 years and has more than 80 full-service branch offices across the state. This dedication has helped the bank earn recognition as a perennial powerhouse in yearly voting for “Best Bank” and “Best Commercial Bank” from the readers of San Diego Union-Tribune and Orange County Register. Additionally, as a division of Zions Bancorporation, the bank has collected multiple Greenwich Excellence Awards for “Overall Client Satisfaction” in Small Business & Middle Market Excellence Awards.

We are looking for a Real Estate Loan Administrator in Irvine, CA. This role focuses on securing the accuracy and compliance of our real estate transactions from loan approval to funding. By meticulously reviewing due diligence—including surveys, title reports, and settlement statements—and partnering directly with borrowers, attorneys, and closing agents, you will safeguard bank policies and drive a seamless transition from loan closure to active disbursement.

Essential Functions:

• Loan Documentation and Covenant Review for accuracy between Credit Presentation and CreditLead/nCino
• Maintain Files for loan documents for all active & new loans
• CreditLead/nCino New Transaction Input and updates
• Collection and management of Due Diligence documents for new transactions
• Monitor and maintain Reg B Compliance for new transactions
• Coordinate Loan Closings, manage loan document collection and distribution in conjunction with Loan Closers
• Perform post-close checks for accuracy, clearing exceptions prior to first draw
• May assist with clearing of Reporting Covenants to ensure loan compliance
• Process fees related to canceled/withdrawn loans, good faith deposits, etc.
• Submit Third Party Report requests for bids/services, working with Appraisal, Environmental and Construction Risk Departments to obtain and upload necessary information

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of residential and commercial loan processing, documentation or other directly related experience. A combination of education and experience may meet qualifications.
• Basic knowledge of lending procedures, documentation and systems.
• Limited use and/or application of basic Real Estate loan administration principles, theories, and concepts.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good organizational, problem solving and analysis skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Requires good time management skills. Knowledge of compliance with federal and state regulations pertaining to the banking industry.
• Sound judgment and decision-making ability.
• Personal computer skills including MS Office, including word processing, spreadsheets.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $82,000 – $108,000 annually depending on job-related factors such as level of experience.

Work Locations

California-Irvine-LA – Irvine
Loan Operations

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies with total assets exceeding $65 billion. Zions operates under local management teams and distinct brands in 11 western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
The company is a national leader in Small Business Administration lending and public finance advisory services, and is a consistent top recipient of Greenwich Excellence awards in banking. In addition, Zions is included in the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Financial 100 indices.

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