Job Analysis: Loan Officer
Job Analysis: Loan Officer
Job Summary
Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans.
Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods, includes mortgage loan officers
and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, and loan underwriters.
Job Description
Obtain and compile copies of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial
statements, and other financial information.
Meet with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and to answer
questions about the process.
Explain to customers the different types of loans and credit options that are available,
as well as the terms of those services.
Review loan agreements to ensure that they are complete and accurate according to
policy.
Approve loans within specified limits, and refer loan applications outside those limits
to management for approval.
Stay abreast of new types of loans and other financial services and products to better
meet customers' needs.
Software Skills
Work Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public Performing for people
or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants
and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Educational Qualifications
Bachelors Degree