Loan Officer (Sample Job Description)

This Loan Officer job description template includes key loan officer duties and responsibilities. You can post this template on job boards to attract prospect applicants.

Job Brief:

We are looking for a loan officer to evaluate, authorize approval or deny loan applications for people or for business. You will act as liaison between customers and our financial institution and you will help qualified applicants acquire loans in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

Evaluating credit worthiness by processing loan applications and documentation within specified limits
Interviewing applicants to determine financial eligibility and feasibility of granting loans
Determining all applicable rations and metrics and set up debt payment plans
Evaluate credit worthiness by processing loan applications and documentation within specified limits
Interview applicants to determine financial eligibility and feasibility of granting loans
Determine all applicable rations and metrics and set up debt payment plans
Communicate with clients either to request or to provide information
Justify decisions (approvals/rejections) and report on them
Complete loan contracts and counsel clients on policies and restrictions
Update job knowledge on types of loans and other financial services
Maintain and update account records
Assess customer needs, explore all options and introduce different types of loans
Develop referral networks, suggest alternate channels and cross-sell products and services to accomplish quotas
Go the “extra mile” to build trust relationships, customer loyalty and satisfaction throughout the underwriting process
Οperate in compliance with laws and regulations and adhere to lending compliance guidelines