Loan Assistant

Loan Assistant

First Central State Bank DeWitt - DeWitt, IA 52742

This position is responsible for providing efficient and professional support to the lenders; and preparing all loan request documents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists all lending staff with preparation and finalization of loan documents.
• Ensure all new loans, advances and payments are accurately and timely processed into the FIS/Metavante loan system.
• Attend and participate in loan closings as requested by lender.
• Request financial information and other necessary documentation from clients as directed by lender or the loan tickler system.
• Prepare correspondence or file memos as requested by lender.
• Assist all lending staff by copying, updating, and completing a shadow file.
• Order and obtain necessary research for loan files (example, credit reports, lien search, tickler system information).
• Professionally assist customers with questions and inquires on new and existing loans.
• Maintain the RE title option/certificate of title list and make contacts as needed for missing items.
• Work with construction loans/builders to pay construction bills, send lien waivers and maintain spreadsheets.
• Assist customers with loan payments and payoff quotes as needed.
• Learn and understand the Metavante loan screens and functions, by assisting with operational functions while complying with bank policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to use a computer and software, work in documents.
• Ability to use time efficiently and effectively.
• "Can do" attitude.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Attention to details. Must be organized, and able to monitor work for quality.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate Arts Degree; or two years' experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Stakeholder Bonus
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Plan (401k) 3% Safe Harbor Contribution + Discretionary Contribution
• 10 Observed Holidays
• PTO
• Group Term Life provided
• Short Term Disability - 100% provided by company
• Long Term Disability
• Maternity/Paternity Leave 100% of pay
• Community Involvement
• Pay-It-Ohnward Company Giving Program
• Grilling for Charity Community Donations
• Thank God Its Monday (TGIM) Company Event

Equal Opportunity Employer