Mountain America Credit Union · 4 hours ago
CRE Loan Officer
Mountain America Credit Union is seeking a Commercial RE Loan Officer responsible for engaging with prospective and current commercial borrowers to originate loans. The role involves evaluating loan requests, educating members on products, and maintaining high-quality service in loan origination.
Responsibilities
Solicits and develops new business, takes applications and processes preliminary documentation for commercial loan requests. Explains loan products and related credit criteria in such a manner as to elicit positive responses from members. Makes retention and development calls on existing and potential new members for both loans and deposits
Expected to generate loan originations consistent with an entry-level threshold of the MACU CRE team and comparative mid-market levels
Evaluates credit data, cash flow, financial statements and collateral to determine the credit worthiness of applicants. Educates members regarding credit union products and services and how they can better serve their individual financial needs. Communicates reason for denial to applicants when their loan request has been denied
Presents and helps prepare credit proposals including recommendations for pricing, terms and structure to approving authority(ies)
Understands personal and business financial statement analysis (income statement and balance sheet), cash flow, business/personal tax returns, rent rolls and leases
Understands various aspects of commercial real estate transactions (both owner-occupied and investment property), construction loans, 1031 exchanges, MAI appraisals, title insurance, regulatory requirements, etc
Works alongside lending support team members to maintain a high quality of work and efficiency in operations to ensure approved loans are originated
Ensures that members’ requests and questions are promptly resolved. Makes member satisfaction a priority
Conducts property inspections as necessary
May assist with the collection of delinquent accounts
Completes required pipeline, incentive and related reports and records production accurately and promptly
Attends and participates in sales and loan committee meetings as required
Attends assigned training sessions and stays current on new procedures and policies
Establishes and maintains effective and professional business relations with members, third parties and other trade professionals
Develops sales abilities to find commercial real estate sales opportunities for the Credit Union
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
2 years of commercial lending/sales or related sales experience
Knowledge of commercial products and services
Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field from an accredited university or 2 years in a progressive lending position
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word and Excel
Demonstrated ability to clearly express ideas, methodology, results and recommendations verbally, in writing and through insightful reports and graphic illustrations
Demonstrated ability to document outcomes and present information in a manner appropriate for key stakeholders and all levels of the organization
Ability and desire to make solicitation calls in person and on the phone
Ability to analyze financial statements and determine cash flow, liquidity, debt-to-worth, trends, etc
Must be self-motivated, self-managed, have strong organizational skills, pay close attention to detail, and follow through appropriately with multiple projects and deadlines
Has an understanding of NCUA and credit union guidelines for commercial loans
Loan officer knowledge would include understanding and gathering of: all tax returns, interim financials, personal financials, and information on collateral
Loan closing understanding would be all RE filings, lien position and collateral issues
Able to minimize Credit Union risk, maximize borrowing potential and maintain the professional reputation of MACU
Good presentation skills to Loan Committee a must
Underwriting skills would include ability to write an analysis on repayability and cash flow, trends, liquidity, leverage, collateral, management and credit
Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Adaptive to change, responds positively to altered circumstances or conditions
Take initiative to be a problem solver and provide suggestions to improve processes and efficiencies
Ability to sit, talk and hear consistently
Ability to stand, walk, and use hands to handle or reach occasionally
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally
Preferred
Demonstrated experience with loan origination system preferred
Company
Mountain America Credit Union
Mountain America Credit Union is a member-owned, full-service financial institution.
Funding
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2025-12-24
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