Loan Processing Associate

Loan Processing Associate 1

Are you looking for a career with a purpose in your local community? By working at your community bank you will find a sense of purpose in your everyday job. At Journey Bank we strive to assist, all members of our community, on their financial journey. Journey Bank is a strong, independent community bank with 22 locations and 290 employees. We are seeking a full-time Loan Processing Associate to join our team and work on-site at our Operations Center in Bloomsburg, PA.

The Loan Processing Associate is responsible for performing a variety of duties to support the Loan Processing function; preparing loan documents, reviewing documents for accuracy; answering and directing phone calls, reporting pertinent information to the immediate supervisor.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Order and follow up on appraisals, flood searches, property searches, and title insurance.
• Understands the loan policy, approval process, loan authority limits, and all exceptions to guidelines.
• Prepares loan documentation.
• Works closely with title agents, abstract companies, attorney, and lenders to prepare closing documents and schedule closings.
• Utilizes Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook to prepare correspondence, forms, and reports as necessary and to schedule closings.
• Utilizes specialized departmental software to prepare loan documentation.
• Reviews and verifies all documents for accuracy before and after closing.
• Book new loans to bank system and process loan and/or fee transactions.
• Answers and places telephone calls; assist callers if possible or transfers calls to the proper individual or department.

Requirements: The selected candidate must have the following skills:

• A minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience in related position preferred.
• Proficient reading, writing and grammar skills; proficient math and PC skills; Moderate interpersonal and communication skills; Must have ability to learn loan documentation requirements and bank operating policies and procedures that impact the department; limited knowledge of lending policies and procedures. Must have proficient follow through and excellent phone skills.

Cooperates with, participates in, and promotes the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety, soundness, and compliance with all regulatory requirements. This includes annual Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) training and complying with all BSA rules and regulations as the pertain to the job position within the Bank.

Coordinates specific work tasks with other personnel within the department as well as with other departments in order to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week, flexible to work additional hours as needed.

Benefits: A competitive compensation and excellent benefit package, 401(k), paid holidays, and vacation time

Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.