LOAN PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Summary: This position is responsible for providing support and assistance for commercial lending during the loan origination process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Organize and prioritize incoming loan requests and workflows.
• Order collateral documents (appraisals, flood determination, insurance, etc) and collect needed supporting documentation from loan production staff and customers.
• Input data into LaserPro to generate loan documentation.
• Communicate with multiple lenders to ensure proper loan production expectations are understood; and provide status updates as needed.
• Review and understand Pre-funding checklists prior to sending for approvals.
• Have the ability to handle issues/problems that can be moderately complex; ability to refer to senior staff with questions or concerns.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to read, write, analyze and comprehend simple instructions, routine business correspondence, financial reports, Credit Memo’s, and/or legal documentation.
• Demonstrate the ability to be proactive in judgement, multi-task, and be punctual and timely in performing tasks.
• Problem-solving skills, independent analysis, pro-active mindset and attention to detail will be essential.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum of high school diploma or general education degree (GED); College certificate is preferred but not required; at least 2-3 years of similar work experience. Basic knowledge of real estate loan documents and regulatory requirements. Experience working in the FIS software system is preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The environment would be consistent with a typical business office with moderate noise, services open to the public and the ability to work in a confined area typically indoors.

All employees are required to attend training as required by GPB, as well as support the overall compliance program by complying with all laws, policies and procedures.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or location protected class.