Underwriter-Direct

Farmers National Bank; Canfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers National Bank in Canfield, OH is seeking a Loan Underwriter to evaluate consumer loan applications, verify income, tax returns and financial statements to determine credit worthiness for approval within lending limits.

You will ensure accuracy of loan documentation, assist in closing, and maintain compliance with BSA/AML procedures while contributing to underwriting process improvements and staying current with industry guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of three years of lending and/or underwriting experience.
• Proven customer service skills and ability to communicate clearly.
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Internet navigation/research, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Analyze a borrower’s credit worthiness by reviewing income verification, tax returns, financial statements, and credit reports.
• Determine if a loan application should be approved or denied within lending limits.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of loan documentation and assist in loan closings.
• Review applications and recommend decisions above authority to supervisor.

Skills

Credit analysis

Underwriting

Customer service

Financial statements

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Internet research

Job description

Canfield Main Office
Canfield, OH 44406, USA

Description

SUMMARY: This position will work with consumer loan applications to determine credit worthiness and suitability for approval. This position will routinely handle confidential documents and conduct a thorough financial analysis of appropriate client information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze a borrower’s credit worthiness by reviewing verification of income, tax returns, financial statements, credit reports, real estate, appraisals, title work, and any other supporting documents
  necessary
• Determine if a customer’s loan application should be approved or denied within the lending limit authority
• Ensure the compliance, accuracy and completeness of loan documentation
• Assist when necessary in the preparation of loan closing documentation
• Review credit applications and recommends decisions on applications over their assigned authority to supervisor
• Rework loan to new terms or identify additional conditions as needed
• Interact with Operations, Compliance, and Funding for problem resolution, risk evaluation and compliance concerns, as needed
• Provide input on new and/or existing underwriting processes and procedures
• Remain current and knowledgeable regarding industry, new product offering guidelines, department procedures, and regulatory changes
• Assist lenders and processors with file documentation
• Accomplish bank mission by completing related results as needed
• Communicate and interpret in a clear and concise manner any insufficient or inadequate data not properly documented or received to the Loan Manager or other lending officer
• Determine alternate documentation that can be used in lieu of standard requirements using sound judgment and prior knowledge/experience
• Prepare and presents summation reports related to monthly, quarterly, and annual goals, and for compliance reporting
• Properly process and underwrite Indirect loan applications as needed
• Complete all mandatory and elective training, including BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) and Anti-Money Laundering procedures. Maintain compliance with all appropriate rules and regulations
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential requirement of this position
• Complete all other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance or accounting (or equivalent work experience)
• Minimum of three (3) years of lending and/or underwriting experience
• Proven customer service skills, direct contact and via phone
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Internet navigation/research, and Outlook is expected

Farmers National Banc Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.

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