Full-Time

Consumer Loan Service Specialist 1

Posted on 9/19/2025

Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union

Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union

201-500 employees

Member-owned credit union offering financial services

No salary listed

Albuquerque, NM, USA

In Person

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Requirements
  • Minimum six months’ experience in a financial institution.
  • Minimum six months’ experience providing customer service and resolving customer/member issues.
  • Basic knowledge of consumer loans, loan documentation and other financial services.
  • Thorough knowledge of Credit Union products and services, features, and benefits.
  • Proficient in the use of personal computer applications (i.e. Microsoft Office products and the Internet) and in-house software. Demonstrates the ability to learn new software.
  • High school degree or GED equivalent.
  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience in handling detailed type tasks. Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Demonstrates ability to research and analyze issues.
  • Displays excellent organizational and time management skills. Able to manage a heavy workload through prioritizing tasks, organizing paperwork and meeting deadlines.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for and performs some or all of the following support functions of the Loan Service team:
  • Take ownership of internal and external phone inquiries, including inquiries from the Contact Center and branches, by providing appropriate answers in a professional and knowledgeable manner, in accordance with the Credit Union’s standard of commitment to service.
  • Process various member requests in a timely manner, such as loan skip-a-pay, ACH set ups, loan coupon orders, subsequent actions, payoff requests, and out of country vehicle letters.
  • Process daily batch jobs for all funds received such as loan payoff checks, insurance checks, etc. Balance transaction work before leaving for the day.
  • Work all file maintenance requests to include assigned daily/weekly/monthly loan reports and select loan account corrections, adjustments and changes as requested by members and internal departments.
  • Scan various loan documentation to in-house imaging system such as cover sheets, new vehicle titles, missing loan documentation, and various other documentations involving member accounts. This also includes scanning insurance policies to Allied Insurance Solutions.
  • Move all consumer loan documents from funding folder to in-house imaging system, including producing bar code cover sheets. Ensure all required paperwork for all new loans, new credit cards, and GAP/MRC contracts are in the in-house imaging system.
  • Deliver vehicle checks/titles to CUC information desk for members or dealers to pick up.
  • Assist the Consumer Loan Servicing Specialist 2 as needed with vehicle license, titling, lien filing, additions and/or deletions on titles.
  • Sort incoming department mail.
  • Provide a superior member experience by actively listening to and assessing the needs of the member, identifying and recommending solutions, and referring members to the appropriate person or department.
  • Treat member and Credit Union information with the utmost confidentiality and security, striving to always be in alignment with the Credit Union’s stated core purpose to become 'Our Members’ Trusted Partner for Financial Success'.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union

Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union

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Sunward is a member-owned financial cooperative offering checking, savings, mortgages, auto loans, and investment services to individuals and businesses. It serves through 12 New Mexico branches, one in Livermore, California, and online, with membership open to everyone. As a federally insured credit union (NCUA) and Equal Housing Lender, Sunward emphasizes member relationships and community impact over profits. Its goal is to help members realize their dreams and secure their financial futures, summarized as “Banking Made Better.”

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Founded

1948

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What believers are saying

  • Manages $4.1 billion assets and 150,000 members post-acquisition.
  • Added 15 employees enhancing member support expertise.
  • Opened Rio Grande branch in Albuquerque Old Town early 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Integration failures cause member attrition within 3-6 months.
  • Rebranding alienates Sandia members eroding heritage in 6-12 months.
  • Mountain America competes aggressively in Albuquerque within 12-18 months.

What makes Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union unique

  • Rebranded from Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union to Sunward in 2024.
  • Acquired Mountain America branches on Golf Course Road and Paseo del Norte.
  • Expanded to 15 branches serving Sandia Labs affiliates across NM and CA.

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PR Newswire
Jun 4th, 2025
Sunward Launches Buy Now, Pay Later Feature To Members, First In New Mexico

Members now get more funds to pay for eligible purchases over timeALBUQUERQUE, N.M., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As more people look to credit unions they know and trust to help navigate their financial needs, Sunward Federal Credit Union (Sunward) announced today that it has added Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) to its suite of online banking products in an effort to meet members' shifting payment preferences.Serving over 165,000 members across 16 locations across the Southwest and in California, Sunward is the first New Mexico-based credit union to launch BNPL for its members

GlobeNewswire
Nov 26th, 2024
Sunward To Finalize Acquisition Of New Mexico Based Business From Mountain America Credit Union After Positive Vote

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunward, formerly known as Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union, and Mountain America Credit Union announced today that after a favorable vote by transitioning Mountain America Credit Union members, the previously announced proposed acquisition is proceeding with a targeted completion in the first quarter of 2025. “We are excited to welcome members and employees from Mountain America Credit Union to Sunward,” said Steph Sherrodd, Sunward President and CEO. “This addition will strengthen our position and ability to deliver on our goal of making banking better in the Southwest, and in New Mexico specifically.” Upon finalization, Sunward will acquire both Mountain America Credit Union branches in Albuquerque, New Mexico – Golf Course Road and Paseo Del Norte Boulevard – increasing Sunward’s total branch footprint to 15 locations. “I am confident that Sunward will be an excellent financial partner for our members,” said Sterling Nielsen, Mountain America Credit Union President and CEO

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