Salary Breakdown
Loan Officers
Average
$75,790
ANNUAL
$36.44
HOURLY
Entry Level
$30,460
ANNUAL
$14.64
HOURLY
Mid Level
$60,550
ANNUAL
$29.11
HOURLY
Expert Level
$137,190
ANNUAL
$65.96
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Loan Officers
5,060
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Loan Officers
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Junior Loan Processor/Assistant
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Processor/Officer
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Senior/Chief Lending Officer
Supporting Programs
Loan Officers
Top Expected Tasks
Loan Officers
01
Meet with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and to answer questions about the process.
02
Analyze applicants' financial status, credit, and property evaluations to determine feasibility of granting loans.
03
Approve loans within specified limits, and refer loan applications outside those limits to management for approval.
04
Explain to customers the different types of loans and credit options that are available, as well as the terms of those services.
05
Submit applications to credit analysts for verification and recommendation.
06
Review loan agreements to ensure that they are complete and accurate according to policy.
07
Review and update credit and loan files.
08
Obtain and compile copies of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements, and other financial information.
09
Work with clients to identify their financial goals and to find ways of reaching those goals.
10
Handle customer complaints and take appropriate action to resolve them.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Loan Officers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Economics and Accounting
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Written Expression
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