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Loan Processor

Finance
Banking and Lending
Loan Processor / Assistant

Interview loan applicants to elicit information; investigate applicants' backgrounds and verify references; prepare loan request papers; and forward findings, reports, and documents to appraisal department. Review loan papers to ensure completeness, and complete transactions between loan establishment, borrowers, and sellers upon approval of loan.

At a Glance

Loan Processor earns an average of $39,520/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2.5–2.7 years. Top skills: Loans, Mortgage Loans, Underwriting.

Avg Annual Salary

$39,520/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

2.5–2.7 years

Job Postings

35

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Loan Interviewers and Clerks

Median Wage

$48,950/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-2.3%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (16)

Loans

5.0

Mortgage Loans

5.0

Underwriting

5.0

Loan Processing

5.0

Loan Origination

4.9

Loan Documentation

4.9

ICE Mortgage Technology Encompass

4.8

Lifting Ability

4.8

Appraisals

4.8

Tax Returns

4.8

Liens

4.8

Accounting

4.8

Mortgage Loan Processing

4.8

Real Estate

4.8

Balancing (Ledger/Billing)

4.7

Banking

4.7

Common Skills (14)

Customer Service

5.0

Communication

5.0

Detail Oriented

4.9

Sales

4.9

Operations

4.9

Prioritization

4.9

Ability To Meet Deadlines

4.9

Microsoft Office

4.8

Problem Solving

4.8

Interpersonal Communications

4.7

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