Senior Commercial Doc Prep Processor

First Financial Bank; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

First Financial Bank in Abilene, TX is seeking a Loan Processor to prepare and deliver loan documents, review files for accuracy, and ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations. You will support both commercial and consumer loan types and interact with relationship managers.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines. Proficiency with loan processing software and Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with 24 months of loan processing experience; 18 months may substitute with a Bachelor's degree in business.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to discuss complex loan scenarios.
• Ability to work on deadlines with great attention to detail.
• Proactive and independent with initiative.
• Excellent time-management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with Bank policies and loan processing software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and loan processing systems.
• Ability to switch between CRE, non-CRE, and consumer loans accurately.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver loan documents to customers in a timely manner while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Review each loan file to verify documents are present, accurate, and complete.
• Ensure that loans are compliant with Federal and State law as well as Bank policy.
• Perform complex administrative tasks including organizing files, data entry, and maintaining records.
• Process and respond to all incoming communications for loans.
• Adapt to changes in the work environment and manage competing demands.
• Review documents needed for a complete loan package (credit report, flood, appraisal, title work, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Loan processing

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Software proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Loan processing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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We're always looking for bright individuals to join our growing organization. As a part of the First Financial Family, we will invest in your development and provide a dynamic work environment where you're challenged, valued and empowered every day. We strive to be the best destination for the industry's top talent, creating a diverse, collaborative workplace that celebrates innovation and change. We are one team, working together to get things done.

Job Description:

Office Location:

Abilene, Texas, United States

SCOPE/RESPONSIBILITIES: Incumbent has limited contact with external customers and frequent contact with regional relationship managers, lending assistants, other departments, etc. The incumbent will be required to work commercial (real estate and non-real estate) and consumer non-real estate loans independently without much direct supervision. Incumbent will review his/her own loans prior to final documents being delivered. Incumbent must be able to utilize their expertise to effectively apply bank procedures and ensure loans are compliant with both Federal and State regulations. Incumbent will at times be expected to review the work of other loan processors. Must exercise independent judgment and decision-making in routine situations. Assist with projects and other tasks as needed. Assist with routine problems and resolve or refer to supervisor or other departments as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create and deliver loan documents to customers in a timely manner while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Review each loan file to verify that documents are present, accurate, and complete.
• Ensure that loans are compliant with Federal and State law as well as with Bank policy.
• Perform complex and confidential administrative functions including but not limited to: organizing files, data entry, and maintaining accurate records.
• Process and respond to all incoming methods of communication.
• Adapt to change in the work environment, manage competing demands and handle frequent changes.
• Review documents needed for a complete loan package (credit report, flood, appraisal, title work, etc.).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent certification with 24 months of loan processing experience required. 18 months of loan processing experience may substitute with a Bachelor's degree in business.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to understand and discuss complex loan scenarios.
• Ability to work on deadlines with great attention to detail.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent time-management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to think critically and find alternative solutions.
• Must be familiar with Bank policies and procedures.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn loan processing software or other lending systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Off review for all commercial (real estate and non-real estate) and consumer non-real estate loans
• Ability to switch back and forth between commercial real estate, commercial non-real estate and consumer non-real estate loans proficiently with accuracy.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)