Underwriter-Direct

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

Job summary

Farmers National Banc Corp. is seeking an underwriting professional to assess credit worthiness and support loan decisioning. You will review income verification, tax returns, and credit reports to ensure proper documentation and compliant processing of loan files.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and collaboration with Lending and Compliance teams to manage risk and close loans efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of three 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze a borrower's credit worthiness by reviewing income verification, tax returns, financial statements, credit reports, real estate, appraisals, and other documents.
• Determine if a customer's loan application should be approved or denied within lending authority.
• Ensure compliance, accuracy and completeness of loan documentation.
• Assist in preparing loan closing documentation and related reporting.
• Review credit applications and recommend decisions to supervisor when over assigned authority.
• Remain current on industry guidelines, products, procedures, and regulatory changes.
• Support lenders and processors with file documentation and problem resolution.

Skills

Underwriting

Credit analysis

Customer service

Financial statements review

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Bachelors of Business Administration (preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Internet navigation

Job 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

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors of Business Administration (preferred)

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