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Vibrant Credit Union

Digital-first credit union offering high rates

Loan Funding Specialist

Full-TimePosted on 10/19/2026
$19 - $26.64/hr
Junior
Moline, IL, USA
In Person
Finance & BankingRetail & Commercial Banking

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • One to two years of experience working in consumer loan review, lending, or credit administration.
  • Understanding of commercial lending practices and collateral documentation.
  • Experience with core banking systems, phone and ticketing systems, and loan origination platforms.
  • Working knowledge of compliance and lending laws and regulations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
  • Ability to use standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
  • Ability to perform talking, hearing, walking, finger dexterity, reaching, stooping, and grasping functions; occasional reaching and lifting up to 25 pounds; frequent sitting, standing, and repetitive motion; and accurately read print and computer-based materials.
Responsibilities
  • Review loan applications for completeness and accuracy before executing loan closing processes.
  • Ensure proper documentation of missing or erroneous information identified.
  • Thoroughly review full loan documents, including loan applications, disclosures, member documentation, and supporting documents.
  • Provide members with necessary documentation at closings on all loans.
  • Ensure compliance with Vibrant's financial service standards, policies, the Bank Secrecy Act, and NCUA rules and regulations.
  • Coordinate and communicate with loan origination and other servicing departments to ensure efficient processes.
  • Execute post-funding processes for fund transfers, pre-authorized payments, titles, document storage and retention, and error management.
  • Complete loan closing processes while meeting Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Resolve assigned tickets while meeting Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Work on special projects and assignments as appointed by management.
  • Assist with proper storage and retention of loan documentation within the content management system.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve member and internal inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Manage the post-closing HELOC workflow.
  • Assist in reviewing, documenting, and examining loan pools the organization is considering purchasing, selling, or participating in for future portfolio management.
  • Collaborate with Underwriting and Finance to provide recommendations on pool purchases and sales based on organizational needs.
  • Review and reconcile monthly reporting received from and sent to third-party investors and sellers.
  • Review loans provided by investors for policy and organizational finance requirements.
  • Manage relationships with loan pool vendors, investors, and buyers.
  • Communicate across departments on the purchase or sale of loan pools.
  • Research and provide relevant loan pool information for committees and Vibrant's board reporting.
  • Facilitate, review, and maintain due diligence information.
  • Track exceptions and trailing items and escalate as needed.
  • Manage Vibrant's core system investor and participation modules within the core banking system.

About the company

Vibrant Credit Union offers digital-first banking services focused on delivering higher value to members. It combines online and mobile banking with human-assisted support to provide easy, hassle-free financial experiences. Members can access better rates and fewer fees through a technology-enabled platform designed around real-life needs, rather than traditional branch-heavy models. The company differentiates itself by prioritizing value, smart technology, and community impact, rather than widespread physical presence, and has earned recognition such as being named one of the 2026 Best Credit Unions by The Wall Street Journal Buy Side Awards. Its stated goals are to put the highest possible rates in members’ pockets, make banking effortless and human, build fulfilling careers for staff, and strengthen communities by helping people manage their money more effectively.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Sydney, Australia

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • August 12, 2026 rates keep elite savings at 4.25% and CDs near 4.25%.
  • Manitou, Yanmar, Wacker Neuson, and McCormick deepen dealer relationships.
  • July 2024 through 2026 deposit growth supports lending and cross-sell expansion.

What critics are saying

  • NCUA's 2026 Laurie Allen order links Vibrant to fraud-related financial losses.
  • 2019 overdraft-fee class action still haunts pricing trust and legal spending.
  • Branch closures and coffeehouse shifts expose dependence on rate-chasing deposits.

What makes Vibrant Credit Union unique

  • Vibrant sells equipment loans nationwide, hitting $600 million annual originations in 2026.
  • July 29, 2026 Manitou partnership expands OEM financing across construction and agriculture.
  • August 2026 WSJ named Vibrant Best Credit Union, reinforcing deposit-rate leadership.

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Company News

Quad Cities Regional Business Journal
Jul 29th, 2026
Vibrant Credit Union expands equipment lending program.

Vibrant Credit Union expands equipment lending program. By: QCBJ News Staff | July 29, 2026 Moline-based Vibrant Credit Union has partnered with Manitou Group North America to offer consumer and small business equipment lending options - supporting the Manitou and GEHL brands and continuing to build a portfolio of leading equipment manufacturers across construction and agriculture. This addition builds on Vibrant's existing OEM relationships with Yanmar, Wacker Neuson, and McCormick - continuing to grow its presence at the manufacturer level and strengthen its role in the equipment finance ecosystem. "Together with Manitou Group North America, we're building a consumer lending platform designed to support long-term growth, drive dealer success, and keep deals moving." said Cale VanGenderen, SVP Loan Programs at Vibrant Credit Union. Through this partnership, Vibrant will support Manitou and GEHL dealers with flexible, dealer-first financing options designed to work at the speed of the sale. "We're helping Manitou and GEHL dealers remove friction from the buying process and turn more opportunities into closed deals," Mr. VanGenderen said. Manitou Group, a global leader operating in more than 140 countries, brings widely recognized equipment brands into Vibrant's OEM network, further strengthening its ability to support dealers with trusted equipment and responsive financing. As Vibrant continues to grow its Equipment Lending division, partnerships like this one reinforce its focus on building strong OEM relationships that create long-term value for manufacturers, dealers, and customers alike. At its core, the approach is simple: make financing easier to use, easier to offer, and easier to close - so dealers can focus on moving equipment, not managing complexity. Founded in 1935, Vibrant Credit Union is a federally insured credit union rooted in agricultural manufacturing and built for what's next. It is headquartered in Moline. Now a national leader in deposit rates, Vibrant delivers top-earning accounts, intuitive digital banking, and fast, flexible money movement - giving customers across the country a smarter way to bank. Beyond financial performance, Vibrant is driven by purpose, providing specialized solutions for nonprofits and small businesses and championing its call to Be The Good. Staying true to its origins while pushing forward, Vibrant also powers outdoor equipment manufacturers nationwide through relationship-driven, education-first equipment financing programs.

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May 25th, 2026
Vibrant Credit Union named Best Credit Union in 2026 Buy Side Awards.

Vibrant Credit Union named Best Credit Union in 2026 Buy Side Awards. * LAURA YEATER * 4 hrs ago * 0 LAURA YEATER Vibrant Credit Union has been named Best Credit Union in the 2026 Buy Side Awards presented by The Wall Street Journal, a national recognition honoring financial institutions that deliver exceptional value, performance, and member experience. People are also reading... Photos: BHC hosts women in manufacturing summit at moline campus. Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly.