Lending Assistant
Job Description:
The Lending Assistant is responsible for supporting the Business Development Officers and borrowers to successfully process business loans. The Lending Assistant plays a key role in ensuring the monthly production goals are met.

The Lending Assistant supports Business Development Officers by gathering client financial documentation, entering and updating loan application files, following up with clients, providing information via phone calls to current and potential customers, creating and processing documentation for applications and closings, and providing high quality service.

Lending Assistants must give great attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple loan applications, which entails working closely with applicants and Business Development Officers.

The Lending Assistant must be driven by the social mission of LiftFund to provide credit and service to small businesses that do not have access to credit from commercial sources. The Lending Assistant position primary interacts with the Business Development Officer and potential and current borrowers.

Position Title: Lending Assistant (Full-Time, Non-Exempt) @ San Antonio

Reports to: Loan Administration Supervisor

Requirements:

High School Diploma required
1 year experience with basic lending and financial statements
At least 2 years’ experience in administrative/office support practices and procedures
Provide excellent customer service in person and by multi-line telephone system
Excellent organizational, time management and ability to effectively handle multiple tasks in high-pace environment
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook
Ability to work independently
Ability to handle cash/payment/deposit transactions
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities:
Customer Service

Serve as initial point of contact for the applicant
Act as liaison between borrower, underwriter, loan originator
Provide customer with timely and periodic status updates of their loan application
Manage high telephone call volume in a timely and professional manner
Return all inquiry calls within one business day

Customer Intake and Data Entry

Collect required documentation from applicants and follow up on missing items
Establish, maintain, and update files, databases, records, and/or other documents for recurring internal reports
Pull credit reports
Manage intake, input, and quality of loan applications
Provide follow-up and outreach to applicants as soon as they begin the loan process

File System Management
· Compile documents for customer files and enter intakes to Data Management System for processing and assessment
· Assure that all customer files are complete and in compliance with regulatory agencies and internal policies
· Ensure customer privacy, security of files and appropriate staff access

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications + Bonus opportunity
·Attractive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance with significant Company cost sharing, along with a Company-sponsored Flexible Spending Account stipend
·Advancement Opportunities
·401(k) with a generous Company match up to 5%

Background checks are conducted of top candidates.
Send cover letter & resume to:
LiftFund/HR Fax: 210-533-2940
2007 W. Martin St. Email: jhernandez@liftfund.com
San Antonio, TX78207 Website: www.LiftFund.com