Montana Career Opportunity – Loan Processor Position – The Great Falls Development Authority

Job Summary:

The Great Falls Development Authority http://www.gfdevelopment.org is seeking a full time Loan Processor to assist with processing, closing, and servicing commercial loan applications.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

* Obtain necessary loan documents from applicant to complete a loan commercial application.

* Package the application in conjunction with the loan officer and Small Business Development Center Director as well as public and private funding partners.

o Prepare loan documentation file – paper and electronic versions.

o Research, order, and prepare preliminary title reports, appraisals, environmental reports, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) statements, credit reports and other documents for processing loan applications in conjunction with the loan officer.

* Submit and track loan applications to in-house lending programs as well as other funding resources such as the SBA and Community Reinvestment Funds.

* Research, order, and prepare preliminary title reports, appraisals, environmental reports, UCC statements, credit reports and other documents for closing the loan in conjunction with legal counsel.

* Manage documents – update and maintain loan portfolio management system using electronic and paper documentation methods following appropriate policies and procedures.

o Update tickler system

* Prepare, deliver, and follow up on client and funding partner correspondence and information requests.

* Other duties include helping out with front desk/reception, picking up and distributing mail; taking, transcribing, filing, and distributing minutes from Board meetings.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

What you need:

* Minimum 2 year degree with focus in one of the following fields accounting, business management, legal, and/or finance.

* At least 2 plus years working experience with commercial and residential loan processing, underwriting, closing, and servicing.

* Initiative and ability to multi-task and effectively manage time and workload priorities.

* Excellent written and verbal communication and research skills.

* Ability to read and understand policies and procedures as well as basic legal documentation.

* Valid Montana Driver’s License

* Must pass a background check.

* Ability to operate a computer, MS Office Suites productivity software, and navigate the World Wide Web.

o Familiarity with managing databases is preferred but not required

* Ability to lift up to 40lbs.

What’s in it for you:

* Up to $30,000 per year depending on experience with generous employee benefits including paid vacation and holidays as well as enrollment in health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, cafeteria plan, life insurance and long term disability. Vacation time accrues on hire but is only eligible for use after 6 months employment. Enrollment in health, dental, vision, 401(k) etc upon hire.

* Extensive training, certification and educational opportunities will be provided at no cost to you.

* No working on weekends!

Submit Resume, Cover Letter and 3 References to:

Sheldon Bartel

300 Central Ave, 4th Floor

Great Falls, MT 59403

Or email to [email protected] with ‘Job Application’ in the subject line.

Closing date is for receiving resume, letter and references is Nov 28, 2008 @ 5pm.

Great Falls Development Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

Lillian Sunwall

Project Manager

Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.

300 Central Ave, Ste 406

P.O. Box 949

Great Falls, MT 59403-0949

(406) 771-9024

http://www.gfdevelopment.org