Loan Administrator

A loan administrator (credit and loan), is an initial contact or sales role, particularly as it pertains to loan processing and approval - an administrative, managerial and transactional function, with lots of paperwork, (less these days in the internet-driven market), some regulations and set protocols to stick to. In effect, it is a hybrid role for any serious credit and loans financial specialist or real estate customer service professional. Typically loan administrators are employed to examine, evaluate and process credit and loan applications.

Candidates can choose to specialize in commercial, consumer, or mortgage loans. Typically, they are employed by banks, trust companies, credit unions and similar financial institutions. Loan administrators gather personal information about clients and businesses, to ensure that an informed decision is made regarding the creditworthiness of the borrower and the probability of repayment. They provide guidance to prospective loan applicants, who have problems qualifying for traditional loans. Examples of tasks could be: creating loan amortization schedules in excel, after reading credit agreements, creating the amortization schedules and reconciling the balances.

Loan officers or administrators are used to performing some or all of the following duties:

• Interview applicants for personal, mortgage, student and business loans
• Research and evaluate loan applicant's financial status, references, credit and ability to repay the loan
• Complete credit and loan documentation
• Submit credit and loan applications to management with recommendations for approval or rejection; or approve or reject applications within authorized limits ensuring that credit standards of the institution are respected
• Promote the sale of credit and loan services
• Review and update credit and loan files
• Prepare statements on delinquent accounts and forward irreconcilable accounts for collector action.

Catering to both new and experienced loan officers, this career will appeal to those who want, enjoy and are familiar with providing assistance to others, applying for (a) loan(s). As far as prospective jobseekers and occupational qualifications go, completion of secondary school and extensive general banking experience, or a bachelor's degree or college diploma related to commerce or economics, are mostly required.

In addition to the above, completion of a loan or credit training program, ranging from six to twelve months, is advisable and required, in some cases, for specific roles. Progression to credit and loan management positions is possible with experience.

Full-time loan officer positions, generally require a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field; combined with relevant, up-to-date and recent training or job-experience in banking, lending, or sales could all be advantageous, whichever way you look at it.

There is something for individuals at every level of the mortgage/financial industry-from basic entry-level positions for those just starting out, to advanced, senior-managerial positions for seasoned mortgage professionals and loan officers with substantial years of experience and expertise in this field to their credit.

Increasingly, because of the availability of online loan applications and processing, as well as the immediate and on-demand world we live in (digital, wireless, technology-enabled and dependent), average employment growth is expected for loan officers, despite rising demand for loans.

Earnings often fluctuate with the number of loans generated, rising substantially when the economy is good and interest rates are low. This role usually involves considerable traveling, working from home or car, with mobile devices and technology staying in touch with `home base' if you will, pervasive, prevalent and a necessity. Consumer loan officers will be mostly office-bound and work 40-hour weeks - this however will depend on the amount of clients and demand for loans.

Average growth through 2012 will be experienced. According to the most recent occupational research and statistics, college graduates and those with banking, lending, or sales experience should have the best job prospects. Employment growth stemming from economic expansion and population increases-factors that generate demand for loans-will be partially offset by increased automation that speeds lending processes and by the spread of alternative methods of applying for and obtaining loans.

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Financial marketing, management or sales, a banking or financial institutional or mortgage specialization career- path are all possible with experience. Financial designations and credentialing, on-the-job, topic and job-related training and specialized, focused courses, normally lead to career progression and advancement.

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