Loan Coordinator
Join a team focused on the success of our customers, the success of our communities, and the success of each other. Farm Credit East (FCE) is the leading provider of loans and farm advisory services to farm, forest product, fishing, and other agricultural business owners across the northeast with $11.7 billion in total loan volume and $29 million in annual financial services revenue from 18,000 customers across our 8-state territory. We are One Team Working Together with a focus on our five pillars : Outstanding Customer and Employee Experience, Quality Growth, Operational Excellence, Commitment to our Communities, and Protecting Customer Information.
A Loan Coordinator (LC) role is responsible for shepherding loans and the delivery of credit through the end-to-end lending lifecycle. The Loan Coordinator serves as a liaison among team members involved in the end-to-end lending lifecycle. Loan Coordinators will primarily be responsible for internal operations with several external client-facing responsibilities, as well. Loan Coordinators collaborate with the LO, and function as the first line of defense for customer questions, servicing requests, and documentation needs.
The value drivers for this role are as follows :
- Creates operational efficiency by supporting the end-to-end processes of the loan lifecycle
- Fuels organizational synergy through collaboration with the result of meeting the customer's needs
We offer generous benefits including : a 6% 401K match plus an additional defined contribution retirement plan, medical, dental, HSA, paid annual holiday and sick leave, FSA, life insurance, and a bonus incentive program. Farm Credit East provides all team members with the training and resources needed to be successful in their careers. Technical training, soft skill training, and ongoing professional development provided by Farm Credit East will help you be poised for continued career growth within our organization. We use state of the art technology for customer relations (Salesforce), internal communication (Microsoft TEAMS) and delivery of services.
Come join a collaborative, customer-focused team at Farm Credit East!
Duties and Responsibilities :
Performs day-to-day activities to assist lending staff with supporting new and existing customers across the entire lending life cycleCredit Related Tasks :Executes tasks related to document collection, including customer financialsInteracts with Credit and serves as the liaison to team members during the loan approval processInitiates Preliminary Credit Packages in the system for Modifications / Renewals / etc.Orders and obtains third party reports, including appraisals, title, etc.Operates as the liaison for Doc Prep / Legal / Closing / Funding / BookingServes as a point of contact for customer requests including the movement of money, loan disbursements, wires, ACHs, and customer paymentsIs responsible for accounts receivable management related to pre-paid closing fees, or professional services of the AssociationOperations Related Tasks :Serves as a point of contact on internal request forms, with responsibilities ranging in multiple stages of completion (initiation to finalize) based on the business issueProvides quality assurance of shared documentationPrepares Document ChecklistsExecutes loan administration tasksConfirms loan documentation has been received and filedRequests and / or generates any reports for tracking / monitoring of the Team's portfolioCustomer Centricity :Troubleshoots client questions / issuesServices client requests with money movement of Payments, Wires, and Draws, including engagement of other Association roles to ensure compliance with policyIdentifies potential opportunities and forwards those referrals onto the appropriate team member e.g., a tax opportunity for financial servicesJob Qualifications and Requirements :
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agri-Business, Economics, Finance, Business or a related fieldWe offer hybrid work options after two weeks of employment with Farm Credit East. Hybrid work options are determined based on job role and balancing the needs of the customers, the team, and individual work performance. This will be reviewed based on manager discretion.Compensation and Benefits :
Salary range : $50,000- $58,000 commensurate with experienceShort Term Incentive to reward business resultsRetirement Contributions :401(k) match up to 6% of salary; or for those unable to take full advantage of the 401(k) match, verified student loan payments may qualify for an employer match in your 401(k) up to 6% of salaryDefined Contribution retirement plan funded at 2-9% of salary depending on years of serviceTime Off :15-25 days of vacation leave per year, depending on years of service12 days of holiday leave per year7.5 days of sick leave in your first year, followed by 12 days of sick leave per year thereafter; unlimited rollover of unused sick leave year to yearHealth and Insurance :Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including preventive care and wellness programs to support your overall health and well-beingHealth Savings AccountLife insurance at 2x base payAccidental Death and Dismemberment insurance at 2x base payLong-term disability insurance at 2 / 3 base payAdditional Benefits :Tuition reimbursementContinuing education and trainingEmployee Assistance Program offering a wide variety of tools and resourcesFarm Credit East is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. It is our goal to make employment decisions that further the principle of equal employment opportunity by utilizing objective standards based upon an individual's qualifications for a specific job opening. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), if you have a disability and would like a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position with Farm Credit East, please call 1-800-562-2235 or e-mail FarmCreditCareers@farmcrediteast.com
Nearest Major Market : Lewiston