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Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach

Lending Specialist

Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach, California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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Lending Specialist



Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach

Apply for this position to provide prompt, high‑quality customer service in a team‑oriented branch environment. Your role involves loan processing, documentation, loan portfolio management, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach provided pay range This range is provided by Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $46,800.00/yr - $79,163.00/yr

Job Summary The Lending Specialist processes loan applications, prepares documentation, and maintains loan files. Responsibilities include reviewing organizational documentation for safety & soundness, verifying accuracy of information, ordering due diligence reports, preparing worksheets, compiling closing documents, facilitating sign‑offs, managing loan portfolios, ensuring compliance with federal & state regulations, and performing Notary Public duties.

Responsibilities

Review and scrutinize organizational/entity documentation for safety & soundness and CIP & CDD compliance.

Verify and examine the accuracy of information and supporting documentation during the loan application process.

Initiate ordering of appraisal reports, credit reports, UCC searches, and other due diligence information required for loan processing and underwriting.

Prepare worksheets required for approval, order loan documents and identify exceptions accordingly.

Compile documents required for loan closings (title reports, evidence of insurance, and other related documents).

Facilitate document signing process and address customer questions and concerns.

Assist loan officers with loan portfolio management (review upcoming maturities, follow up on annual financial reporting requirements).

Support multiple branches as assigned by the Regional Relationship Manager.

Ensure compliance with federal & state regulations, internal procedures, and bank security guidelines.

Maintain open communication with support departments to achieve desired results.

Maintain Notary Commission & perform Notary Public duties for the bank.

Lending Specialist Levels & Classifications The Lending Specialist position has multiple levels, each defined in the Lending Specialist Classifications document. The document outlines additional essential duties, required knowledge, and skills for each level.

Required Knowledge

Bank Secrecy Act

Complaint Documentation Policy

FDIC Insurance

Regulation B (ECOA)

General Operations

Regulation BB (CRA)

Loan Products

Regulation CC

Loan Documentation

Regulation DD

New Account Procedures

Regulation E (EFT)

Privacy Laws

Regulation H (Flood Insurance)

Safe Deposit Box Procedures

Regulation X (RESPA)

Security/Robbery Procedures

Regulation Z (Truth in Lending)

UCCs

Basic Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Basic Mathematics Skills

Clear understanding of the English Language (Spoken & Written)

Critical Thinking, Judgment & Problem Solving Skills

Customer Service Skills

Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Strong typing skills

Time Management Skills

Ability to actively listen & learn

Ability to use oral communication techniques to sell products or services

Ability to respectfully communicate with Supervisors and Co‑workers

Ability to effectively deal with unpleasant, angry or discourteous people

Equipment Operated

Desk‑Top Computers

Scanners

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Requires repetitive movement

Requires sitting for prolonged periods of time

Requires lifting up to 10 lb

Requires using hands to handle, control or feel objects

Office setting with controlled temperature

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Notary Commission

Preferred candidates must have 6 months or more commercial loan processing experience within the past three years

Additional Requirements

Ability to travel to various bank locations as needed

Professional business attire

Some Saturday hours may apply

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive, and employees will be required to perform additional related work duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and/or management.

Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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