Loan Assistant Jobs
Loan Assistant jobs are open across banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, and consumer finance firms, from entry-level to senior positions, with specializations in mortgage processing, consumer lending, and commercial loan support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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What You’ll Do
The Loan Operations Assistant Manager supports the daily operations of the Loan Operations department, including mortgage, consumer, and commercial loan portfolios. This role assists with ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant loan processing, servicing, accounting, and reporting while providing a high level of internal and external customer service. The Assistant Manager serves as a working leader, supporting staff development, monitoring workflow efficiency, assisting with system and process improvements, and partnering with departments across the organization to achieve operational goals.
Responsibilities Include
Assist in supervising, coaching, and developing Loan Operations staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Support hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee development activities.
Help establish and monitor workflows, service standards, and departmental procedures to promote operational effectiveness.
Coordinate and review loan servicing functions, including payment processing, payoffs, escrow administration, disbursements, and balancing activities.
Assist with loan boarding and verification processes to ensure accuracy and adherence to established controls and separation of duties.
Help provide guidance for specialized loan processes, including non-accrual loans, charge-offs, and OREO accounts.
Support system updates, testing efforts, and implementation of process and software enhancements.
Assist with identifying opportunities for process improvement and documenting and maintaining operational procedures.
Promote a positive, service-oriented culture aligned with organizational values.
Perform daily operational duties and provide coverage as needed to support departmental objectives.
What You’ll Need to be Successful
Communication – well-developed verbal and written communication skills; listen, get clarification, and respond well to questions
Collaboration – ability to communicate across all divisions of the Bank; work well with other departments and individuals
Quality – demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in your work; look for ways to improve and promote quality
Coaching – provide timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem
Problem solving – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations
Innovation – an original thinker who brings creativity to dealing with work problems and opportunities, meeting challenges with resourcefulness
Judgment and discretion – maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; ability to exercise independent judgment in decision making
Compliance – consistently adhere to Bank policies and regulations, reinforce training to ensure that bank employees are aware of UDAAP and do not harm consumers with any act that could be misleading, unfair, deceptive, or abusive in act or practice
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Minimum of 8 years of loan operations experience required with at least 3 years being in a supervisory level role required.
Working knowledge of consumer, mortgage, commercial loan products and servicing.
Strong understanding of loan operations procedures, controls, and compliance requirements.
Experience with FIS, LaserPro, OnBase, and Abrigo preferred.
Why You Should Apply
Full-time position with excellent compensation and benefits package
Generous time off programs
Bonus program
Profit-sharing
Discounted stock purchase program
Excellent growth and development opportunities
And much more!
The purpose of this job description is to provide a summary of duties related to the position. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management.
First Northern Bank does not discriminate based on race, color, religions, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected status.
The duties outlined in this description are subject to modification or change by the organization, at any time, with or without notice.
What You’ll Do
The Loan Operations Assistant Manager supports the daily operations of the Loan Operations department, including mortgage, consumer, and commercial loan portfolios. This role assists with ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant loan processing, servicing, accounting, and reporting while providing a high level of internal and external customer service. The Assistant Manager serves as a working leader, supporting staff development, monitoring workflow efficiency, assisting with system and process improvements, and partnering with departments across the organization to achieve operational goals.
Responsibilities Include
Assist in supervising, coaching, and developing Loan Operations staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Support hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee development activities.
Help establish and monitor workflows, service standards, and departmental procedures to promote operational effectiveness.
Coordinate and review loan servicing functions, including payment processing, payoffs, escrow administration, disbursements, and balancing activities.
Assist with loan boarding and verification processes to ensure accuracy and adherence to established controls and separation of duties.
Help provide guidance for specialized loan processes, including non-accrual loans, charge-offs, and OREO accounts.
Support system updates, testing efforts, and implementation of process and software enhancements.
Assist with identifying opportunities for process improvement and documenting and maintaining operational procedures.
Promote a positive, service-oriented culture aligned with organizational values.
Perform daily operational duties and provide coverage as needed to support departmental objectives.
What You’ll Need to be Successful
Communication – well-developed verbal and written communication skills; listen, get clarification, and respond well to questions
Collaboration – ability to communicate across all divisions of the Bank; work well with other departments and individuals
Quality – demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in your work; look for ways to improve and promote quality
Coaching – provide timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem
Problem solving – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations
Innovation – an original thinker who brings creativity to dealing with work problems and opportunities, meeting challenges with resourcefulness
Judgment and discretion – maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; ability to exercise independent judgment in decision making
Compliance – consistently adhere to Bank policies and regulations, reinforce training to ensure that bank employees are aware of UDAAP and do not harm consumers with any act that could be misleading, unfair, deceptive, or abusive in act or practice
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Minimum of 8 years of loan operations experience required with at least 3 years being in a supervisory level role required.
Working knowledge of consumer, mortgage, commercial loan products and servicing.
Strong understanding of loan operations procedures, controls, and compliance requirements.
Experience with FIS, LaserPro, OnBase, and Abrigo preferred.
Why You Should Apply
Full-time position with excellent compensation and benefits package
Generous time off programs
Bonus program
Profit-sharing
Discounted stock purchase program
Excellent growth and development opportunities
And much more!
The purpose of this job description is to provide a summary of duties related to the position. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management.
First Northern Bank does not discriminate based on race, color, religions, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected status.
The duties outlined in this description are subject to modification or change by the organization, at any time, with or without notice.
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Who's Hiring
- Rehab Employee Services39
- CrossCountry Mortgage12
- United Community Bank6
- Texana Bank3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services39
- Banking & Financial Services3
- Construction & Real Estate1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in loan assistant jobs.
- High school diploma or associate degree in finance, business, or a related field
- Experience with loan origination software such as Encompass, Calyx, or similar platforms
- Knowledge of federal lending regulations including RESPA, TILA, and TRID guidelines
- Strong data entry accuracy and ability to manage multiple loan files simultaneously
- NMLS registration or willingness to obtain it for mortgage-related positions
- Customer service experience and clear written and verbal communication skills
Tips for Your Loan Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to loan terminology
Hiring managers scan for terms like loan origination, underwriting support, debt-to-income ratio, and compliance documentation. If your resume uses vague language like 'processed files,' rewrite those bullets to name the loan types and systems you actually worked with.
Highlight your NMLS registration status
Many loan assistant roles in mortgage require or strongly prefer NMLS registration. List your registration number and state authorizations prominently near the top of your resume so screeners don't have to hunt for it.
Target openings by loan type specialty
Job titles vary widely, so search for the specific loan type you want: mortgage, auto, SBA, HELOC, or personal lending. Filtering by loan type surfaces openings that match your experience and helps you skip roles that are a poor fit.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists loan assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for compliance and scenario questions
Interviewers frequently ask how you handle discrepant borrower documents, TRID disclosure timelines, or incomplete files. Prepare two or three real examples where you caught an error or kept a loan on track, with the outcome named specifically.
Negotiate your offer using the full package
Base pay in loan assistant roles is often supplemented by production bonuses or per-file incentives. When you receive an offer, ask how the bonus structure works and what a realistic first-year total looks like before accepting or countering.
Loan Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most loan assistants?
Rehab Employee Services, Rehab Employee Services, and CrossCountry Mortgage are hiring the most loan assistants right now, with openings concentrated in Georgia, Oregon, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to track with mortgage application activity and regional economic growth.
How many loan assistant jobs are remote?
About 18% of loan assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability highest in consumer lending and personal loan processing roles. Mortgage and commercial loan assistant positions are more likely to require in-office presence due to document handling and borrower interaction requirements.
How do you become a loan assistant?
Start with a high school diploma or an associate degree in business, finance, or accounting. Build familiarity with loan origination software through entry-level banking or administrative roles. Obtain NMLS registration if you plan to work in mortgage. Many employers provide on-the-job training, so administrative or customer service experience in a financial setting is often enough to get your first role.
Can you get a loan assistant job with little or no experience?
Yes, many credit unions and community banks hire loan assistants with no direct lending experience if you can demonstrate strong attention to detail and comfort with data entry. Highlight any experience handling sensitive documents, working in a regulated environment, or supporting a financial services team. A willingness to pursue NMLS registration signals commitment and helps you stand out against other entry-level candidates.
What does the loan assistant interview process look like?
Most loan assistant interviews include a phone screen with HR, followed by one or two in-person or video interviews with the loan operations manager or branch leader. Expect questions about how you handle document discrepancies, your familiarity with lending software, and your ability to manage deadline-driven workflows. Some employers add a short skills assessment covering data entry accuracy or basic compliance knowledge before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to loan assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to loan assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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