Entry Level Loan Specialist Jobs
New grad loan specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on coursework in finance can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services and Banking & Financial Services, with employers like OneMain Financial, Bank OZK, and Truist hiring at this level now.
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POSITION: Loan Documentation Specialist II
LOCATION: South Jordan, Utah
GRADE: 10-11 ($60,000 - $75,000) depending on education and experience. In addition to base salary, the Association offers performance-based variable incentive compensation. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a 401(k) with employer match; paid vacation, holiday and sick leave; medical, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; and a variety of educational and job-learning opportunities.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Loan Documentation Specialist II to prepare accurate legal loan documentation, process loan servicing actions, and help ensure the organization's collateral interests are properly secured and maintained.
This position works closely with Credit Staff and other Association personnel to prepare loan documents, review closing requirements, monitor lien positions, complete collateral-related follow-up, and provide loan documentation guidance and support.
Responsibilities:
- Independently prepare loan documents for agricultural real estate, operating, livestock, and equipment loans, as well as servicing actions.
- Prepare Deeds of Trust, Promissory Notes, UCC Financing Statements, CFS Financing Statements, Deeds of Partial or Full Reconveyance, and other Association-approved loan documents and correspondence.
- Review loan packages for completeness and accuracy, checking for discrepancies in title reports, appraisals, applications, entity documentation, and instructions; request clarification or missing information as needed.
- Review entity, trust, and authority documents (such as articles of organization, operating agreements, trust agreements, and resolutions) to verify the borrower's legal existence, structure, and authority to borrow and pledge collateral.
- Review title reports; order UCC searches; and monitor, process, and maintain CFS and UCC filings and continuations to verify lien perfection.
- Review legal documents prepared by other Loan Documentation Specialists for completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness, and communicate discrepancies and corrections to the appropriate staff members.
- Follow up on outstanding loan requirements so closing conditions are completed promptly, and review processed loans to confirm closing requirements have been satisfied.
- Process loan modifications, maturity extensions, and lien releases for paid-in-full loans, coordinating with Credit Staff, title companies, and outside counsel.
- Review original loan documents to confirm they are properly executed and safeguarded; secure and monitor water stock certificates, certificates of title, and other instruments held as collateral; and maintain Collateral Registers.
- Respond to inquiries and provide support to Association personnel who need assistance with loan documentation.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A strong commitment to producing highly accurate and complete work.
- Ability to recognize problems, exercise sound judgment, and make appropriate independent decisions.
- Strong organizational, planning, analytical, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.
- Effective written, verbal, interpersonal, and professional communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and provide knowledgeable assistance to internal staff.
- Working knowledge of legal requirements for loans secured by real and personal property, and of loan documentation processes, procedures, and methods, or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge.
- A general understanding of business entities, their structure, and documentation; an understanding of title insurance practices and procedures is preferred.
- A basic understanding of agriculture is preferred.
- Ability to safeguard confidential borrower information and original documents, with a commitment to internal controls.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows-based applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Adobe PDFs, document sharing portals, web-based applications, and document preparation, scanning, and storage processes.
- Experience with or ability to learn: HotDocs document preparation software and the Revver/eFile Cabinet and eOriginal electronic filing systems.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required:
A high school diploma or equivalent.
Past work experience demonstrating the ability to perform highly accurate work while organizing and prioritizing competing deadlines.
Preferred (one of the following):
- Two years of post-secondary education; or
- Five years of relevant experience in one or more of these areas:
- Mortgage or commercial loan documentation.
- Title company records research, loan closing, or document preparation.
- Escrow services.
- Paralegal or legal assistant drafting of legal/entity documents or contracts.
ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION:
For over 100 years, the Association has been providing agricultural lending services to commercial and mortgage borrowers in Utah and portions of Wyoming, Nevada and Arizona.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To be considered for this position, please apply at www.westernagcredit.com under the 'our cooperative'/'employment opportunities' tab. If you have any questions or need additional information please call (801) 571-9200.
Posted: November 9, 2026
EEO/AA Employer M/F/V/D
POSITION: Loan Documentation Specialist II
LOCATION: South Jordan, Utah
GRADE: 10-11 ($60,000 - $75,000) depending on education and experience. In addition to base salary, the Association offers performance-based variable incentive compensation. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a 401(k) with employer match; paid vacation, holiday and sick leave; medical, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; and a variety of educational and job-learning opportunities.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Loan Documentation Specialist II to prepare accurate legal loan documentation, process loan servicing actions, and help ensure the organization's collateral interests are properly secured and maintained.
This position works closely with Credit Staff and other Association personnel to prepare loan documents, review closing requirements, monitor lien positions, complete collateral-related follow-up, and provide loan documentation guidance and support.
Responsibilities:
- Independently prepare loan documents for agricultural real estate, operating, livestock, and equipment loans, as well as servicing actions.
- Prepare Deeds of Trust, Promissory Notes, UCC Financing Statements, CFS Financing Statements, Deeds of Partial or Full Reconveyance, and other Association-approved loan documents and correspondence.
- Review loan packages for completeness and accuracy, checking for discrepancies in title reports, appraisals, applications, entity documentation, and instructions; request clarification or missing information as needed.
- Review entity, trust, and authority documents (such as articles of organization, operating agreements, trust agreements, and resolutions) to verify the borrower's legal existence, structure, and authority to borrow and pledge collateral.
- Review title reports; order UCC searches; and monitor, process, and maintain CFS and UCC filings and continuations to verify lien perfection.
- Review legal documents prepared by other Loan Documentation Specialists for completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness, and communicate discrepancies and corrections to the appropriate staff members.
- Follow up on outstanding loan requirements so closing conditions are completed promptly, and review processed loans to confirm closing requirements have been satisfied.
- Process loan modifications, maturity extensions, and lien releases for paid-in-full loans, coordinating with Credit Staff, title companies, and outside counsel.
- Review original loan documents to confirm they are properly executed and safeguarded; secure and monitor water stock certificates, certificates of title, and other instruments held as collateral; and maintain Collateral Registers.
- Respond to inquiries and provide support to Association personnel who need assistance with loan documentation.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A strong commitment to producing highly accurate and complete work.
- Ability to recognize problems, exercise sound judgment, and make appropriate independent decisions.
- Strong organizational, planning, analytical, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.
- Effective written, verbal, interpersonal, and professional communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and provide knowledgeable assistance to internal staff.
- Working knowledge of legal requirements for loans secured by real and personal property, and of loan documentation processes, procedures, and methods, or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge.
- A general understanding of business entities, their structure, and documentation; an understanding of title insurance practices and procedures is preferred.
- A basic understanding of agriculture is preferred.
- Ability to safeguard confidential borrower information and original documents, with a commitment to internal controls.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows-based applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Adobe PDFs, document sharing portals, web-based applications, and document preparation, scanning, and storage processes.
- Experience with or ability to learn: HotDocs document preparation software and the Revver/eFile Cabinet and eOriginal electronic filing systems.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required:
A high school diploma or equivalent.
Past work experience demonstrating the ability to perform highly accurate work while organizing and prioritizing competing deadlines.
Preferred (one of the following):
- Two years of post-secondary education; or
- Five years of relevant experience in one or more of these areas:
- Mortgage or commercial loan documentation.
- Title company records research, loan closing, or document preparation.
- Escrow services.
- Paralegal or legal assistant drafting of legal/entity documents or contracts.
ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION:
For over 100 years, the Association has been providing agricultural lending services to commercial and mortgage borrowers in Utah and portions of Wyoming, Nevada and Arizona.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To be considered for this position, please apply at www.westernagcredit.com under the 'our cooperative'/'employment opportunities' tab. If you have any questions or need additional information please call (801) 571-9200.
Posted: November 9, 2026
EEO/AA Employer M/F/V/D
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Entry Level Loan Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level loan specialist job?
Start by building familiarity with loan processing software, basic underwriting concepts, and regulatory compliance fundamentals through coursework or internships. Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate attention to detail, communication skills, and a working knowledge of lending products. A finance or business degree helps, but relevant internship experience or certifications in mortgage or consumer lending can give a new candidate a real edge.
Which companies hire entry level loan specialists?
Companies hiring entry level loan specialists right now include OneMain Financial, Bank OZK, and Truist, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a broad mix of retail banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, and fintech lenders that regularly bring on junior candidates and train them through structured programs.
Are there remote entry level loan specialist jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this stage are still on-site or hybrid. About 9% of entry level loan specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the growing shift toward flexible work in financial services while many lenders still prefer new hires to train in person before moving to fully remote arrangements.
Are these new grad loan specialist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior loan specialist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or relevant coursework in place of full-time history, or mentions training programs for candidates early in their careers. If you're a new grad looking for your first role in lending, these openings are a direct fit.
Which industries hire the most entry level loan specialists?
Entry Level loan specialist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most junior hiring because they process high volumes of consumer, mortgage, and commercial loans and rely on entry level specialists to support underwriters and loan officers through each stage of the origination process.