Loan Specialist

<div class="content-intro"><p>AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.</p> <p>AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.</p></div><p>We are in search of a Loan Specialist I or II to join our California Lending and Insurance department in Yuba City. This full-time position reports to the Director, Operations and is accountable for in office credit-related processing, loan file management, accounting and customer account maintenance.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Compensation Information</strong></span></p> <p>The base salary range for this position in Yuba City, California is:</p> <p>Level I: <br>Typical starting range: $44,200 - $57,500<br>Full base salary range: $44,200 - $64,200<br>Annual performance-based incentive target is 6% of base.</p> <p>Level II: <br>Typical starting range: $48,400 - $64,500<br>Full base salary range: $48,400 - $72,600<br>Annual performance-based incentive target is 6% of base.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Essential Duties</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Support lending staff in the management of customer relationships by processing transactions, resolving account/customer issues, and providing administrative support.</li> <li>Support lenders and customers in their credit requests by completing loan packages, maintaining accurate loan file documentation, preparing reports and ordering loan and lease documents.</li> <li>Support loan accounting function for the branch including wire transfers, automatic clearing house (ACH) payments, and data tracking.</li> <li>Provide support to meet customer needs and enhance the customer experience.</li> <li>Manage information flow among loan officers, credit analysts, documentation staff, accounting staff, appraisal teams, title companies, and customers.</li> <li>Complete accurate and compliant work, with attention to numbers, calculations, details, and deadlines.</li> <li>Maintain a notary public license.</li> <li>Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned.&l