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Loan Officers

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What They Do | Where They Find Work | Related Occupation(s) | Something to Think About
 

What They Do

Loan officers perform some or all of the following duties:


Interview applicants for personal, mortgage, student and business loans

Research and evaluate loan applicant's financial status, references, credit and ability to repay the loan

Complete credit and loan documentation

Submit credit and loan applications to management with recommendations for approval or rejection; or approve or reject applications within authorized limits ensuring that credit standards of the institution are respected

Promote the sale of credit and loan services

Review and update credit and loan files

Prepare statements on delinquent accounts and forward irreconcilable accounts for collector action.

Where They Find Work — Top Occupational Areas

Finance and insurance 83.0%
Wholesale trade 4.0%
Public administration 2.0%
Administrative and support waste management and remediation services 2.0%

Tip


Loan officers work for banks, trust companies, credit unions, and similar financial institutions.



The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of Loan Officers are found in Manitoba and Saskatchewan while the lowest concentrations are in Quebec and Newfoundland.


Some Related Occupation(s)


Finance and Insurance Administrative Occupations

More related Job Titles in these occupations


Something to Think About

To enhance your professional knowledge and broaden your opportunities, consider:

Dealing with clients (problem-solving)

Gaining knowledge of business document production

Reading policy/computer manuals