Consumer Loan Underwriter

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Do you enjoy analyzing credit and making sound lending decisions that help members achieve their financial goals?

Credit union is seeking a Consumer Lending Underwriter to review and decision a variety of consumer loan applications while supporting staff and delivering an excellent member experience.

In this role you will underwrite consumer loans including direct and indirect auto, home improvement, home equity, credit cards, and lines of credit while ensuring compliance with credit union policies and lending regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze consumer loan applications to determine credit risk and make sound lending decisions

• Approve, deny, or escalate loan requests when appropriate

• Communicate with frontline staff regarding additional information or documentation needed for loan decisions

• Prepare and complete home equity loan documentation and guide members through the closing process

• Assist with loan servicing including payoffs, refinances, payment extensions, collateral releases, and due date changes

• Review loans after funding to ensure documentation accuracy and compliance

• Assist with processing loans and new member accounts received through indirect lending channels

• Ensure all lending decisions comply with Fair Lending laws and consumer lending regulations

• Support staff by answering questions related to loan policies, procedures, and products

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Two to five years of lending or underwriting experience

• Strong knowledge of consumer lending and credit analysis

• Understanding of credit union loan policies and regulatory requirements

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem solving skills

• Professional presence and ability to work collaboratively with staff

This is an excellent opportunity for a lending professional who enjoys making credit decisions while supporting both members and frontline staff.

Compensation:  $65-70K annually and EXCEPTIONAL benefits to include:

•  Affordable benefits
•  Up to 6% 401(k) matching
•  Eleven paid holidays
•  120 PTO hours*
•  Employee LOC with a 0% interest rate
•  Free telemedicine
•  Relaxed casual dress code
•  Flexible spending account
•  Health savings account
•  Employee assistance programs
•  Company diversity council
•  Community engagement opportunities