Loan Officer

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Loan Officer

What they do

Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers.

Also Called: Commercial Banker, Commercial Loan Officer, Corporate Banking Officer, Financial Aid Advisor, Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid Officer, Financial Counselor, Loan Counselor, Loan Officer, Mortgage Loan Officer, Commercial Banker, Commercial Loan Officer, Corporate Banking Officer, Financial Aid Advisor, Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid Officer, Financial Counselor, Loan Counselor, Loan Officer, Mortgage Loan Officer

$37,020
Starting Salary (2023)
$69,990
Median Salary (2023)
2.9%
Projected Job Growth
321,090
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Explain to customers the different types of loans and credit options that are available, as well as the terms of those services.
Obtain and compile copies of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements, and other financial information.
Meet with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and to answer questions about the process.
Analyze applicants' financial status, credit, and property evaluations to determine feasibility of granting loans.
Review and update credit and loan files.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
Social
Working with people

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Integrity
Dependability
Cooperation
Attention to Detail
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance

What key skills are needed for this job?

Active Listening
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Judgment and Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Writing

Expected Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Common Activities

Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

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