Lending Assistant - 1st Century Bank

1st Century Bank, a division of MidFirst Bank, is a full service bank with a vision of unparalleled client service in Southern California. The Bank's core principles are flexibility, responsiveness, and the ability to create tailored solutions, coupled with its commitment to provide exceptional client service. Our bankers work in a team effort to develop a deep understanding of their clients, and work with and on their behalf to develop solutions tailored to meet their needs. Nothing is overlooked. Everything is considered.

The successful candidate will support Loan Administration Department with loan documentation, loan servicing, and interaction with other departement the in th bank to meet internal/external customer needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures loan documents are prepared in accordance with the terms and conditions per the credit approval and in compliance with regulatory requirements as related to local, state and federal guidelines.
• Responsible for loan funding wires, ordering title reports, UCC filings, maintaining credit/documentation files and various inquires.
• Critically review and approve invoices submitted by bank's vendors and submit invoices for payment.
• Orders and reviews requests through vendors and related inter-company groups that may include appraisals, environmental reviews, title work and others.
• Orders Floor Verification Certificates and ensures customers are notified within compliance of the regulations.
• Prepares and reviews final funding packet, which includes verifying some mathematical calculations, completing a checklist and thoroughly auditing the files for accuracy and completeness.
• Assists with monitoring commercial real estate construction loans throughout the funding process.
• Corresponds with customers and interacts with Relationship Managers regarding loan details.
• Responsible for daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting.

Position Requirements:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking ability.
• Experience in working with MS Excel.
• Banking loan compliance experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.

Salary Range: $27.00 - $37.00 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.