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America First Credit Union

Member-owned credit union offering financial services

SBA Loan Officer 3

Retail & Commercial BankingUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeRemote in USA$101k - $125k

About the Job

Requirements

  • The posting prefers a college degree in a business-related field.
  • Ability to perform financial calculations.
  • Experience with financial software, policies, and procedures.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of business development loan officer experience.
  • Knowledge of Credit Union policies, procedures, and requirements.
  • Familiarity with Credit Union products and processes, including CSAIR, TALON, InBranch, HostLink, Instant membership, LoanPro, Imaging, and OnDemand.
  • Finance and banking knowledge.
  • Basic knowledge of SBA standard operating procedures, program eligibility, credit criteria, and loan structure requirements.
  • Sales and outside-calling skills.
  • Ability to understand credit risk and properly evaluate and disclose risk in a relationship.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Writing skills and communication abilities.
  • Ability to work independently, determine priorities, and assist others.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the accuracy of SBA loan applications submitted for committee approval.
  • Analyze loans in the portfolio to identify future opportunities and issues with existing members.
  • Provide professional service to members, departments, and branches.
  • Participate in meetings with management and staff to improve operations.
  • Participate in SBA training and commercial loan underwriting training as directed by a supervisor.
  • Partner with lenders for face-to-face meetings and conference calls with borrowers.
  • Pre-screen SBA 7(a) and 504 loans for eligibility, cash flow, and Credit Union SBA policy compliance.
  • Market and promote SBA lending within the Credit Union, centers of influence, and the local community.
  • Liaise with SBA underwriters, closers, and servicing staff to facilitate SBA customer needs.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with centers of influence to generate additional SBA loan opportunities.
  • Liaise with the local SBA District office, Small Business Development Centers, and related groups and organizations.
  • Gain thorough knowledge of SBA guidelines and processes.
  • Participate in SBA and commercial underwriting training opportunities.
  • Perform financial and background analysis of new commercial business loan requests by requesting and gathering financial information from borrowers and guarantors, entering it into lending recommendations, analyzing it, advising on loan structure and approval, preparing recommendation packets in accordance with policies and procedures, and ensuring files are complete and organized for loan administration.
  • Perform financial and background analysis of existing commercial business loans by gathering financial information from borrowers and guarantors, entering it into lending reviews, analyzing it, recommending future actions, preparing review packets in accordance with policies and procedures, and ensuring files are complete and organized for loan administration.
  • Monitor assigned loan portfolios, write credit memorandums on loan issues or changes, arrange collections as needed, and communicate loan issues to supervisors.
  • Maintain professional business relations with members, vendors, and trade professionals; represent the Credit Union in business and trade contacts; resolve requests, questions, and problems courteously; maintain the Credit Union’s professional reputation; provide service to members and business contacts; convey information; refer or resolve requests promptly; and maintain confidentiality.
  • Grow the SBA loan portfolio and contact new and existing businesses seeking lending opportunities.
  • Solicit and service commercial loans.
  • Interview applicants and recommend approval of commercial loan applications.
  • Analyze applicants’ financial status and credit to determine loan feasibility.
  • Complete other related duties and special projects as assigned.
  • Keep work areas clean, secure, and well maintained.

Desired Qualifications

  • Credit Analyst experience of 3 or more years is preferred.

About the Company

America First Credit Union

Member-owned credit union offering financial services

America First Credit Union serves 1.4 million members across Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Arizona, and New Mexico with more than 130 locations, offering financial products and services. Its products are accessed through branches and digital channels, supported by automation and a trained staff to emphasize member well-being and convenient service. It stands apart as a member-owned cooperative focused on high service quality, financial stability, and a values-driven culture, aiming to grow by adding new members and deepening service without sacrificing quality. Its goal is to be the primary financial partner for its members, delivering reliable financial solutions while upholding traditional credit-union principles.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Riverdale, GA
Founded
1939

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