Commercial Lending Assistant

Do you want to work for a community bank with a family/team atmosphere and great benefits? A locally owned and operated community bank in Wright County, MN, is searching for a Commercial Lending Assistant to join their team. This assistant is to provide quality service to clients by directing and assisting with needs and inquiries by phone/in person/ via email, and has a thorough understanding of most types of loans and can independently act to meet those requirements. Monitors current loan and deposit portfolios to identify risks and maintain up to date loan files. Works under minimal supervision while supporting the Commercial Loan team.

Commercial Lending Assistant primary DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:

• Represents the bank in a positive, courteous, friendly, and professional manner at all times, including in-person contact, as well as telephone, email and other methods of communication.
• Assist with normal and customary support role for Market President.
• Answer phones in a high quality and helpful manner.
• Assist with client and prospective client correspondence.
• Assist with report preparation for Board and Management.
• Assist with scheduling of appointments and meetings.
• Interface with the Credit Administration staff to properly document new loans to minimize bank risk.
• Manage coming dues, including gathering updated information and obtaining approval for renewals.
• Close loan transaction when necessary.
• Monitor and collect past due loan payments.
• Monitor and clear off loan exception items.
• Monitor and clear off insufficient items to minimize the risk to the bank.
• Process loan advance/draw requests for proper approval and disburses accordingly.
• Disburses loan funds in compliance with loan agreements and bank approval requirements.
• Monitor construction loans to ensure compliance with budget and loan agreements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS for Commercial Lending Assistant:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree or 2 years of relevant commercial experience.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS for Commercial Lending Assistant:

• Possess a minimum of one year of experience in preparing and handling loan documents and supporting complex loans.
• Understands underwriting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work with detailed information in an efficient and accurate manner, while meeting established deadlines.
• Proficient typing and computer skills, particularly in using Microsoft Office Tools.
• Basic commercial and home mortgage loan experience.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
• Commercial Lending Assistant needs to be a motivated individual with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work well with customers and co-workers.
• Ability to analyze and resolve issues making sound judgments.
• Thorough understanding and familiarity of the bank's loan policies and procedures.

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