Community Lending Officer

Job overview

The Community Lending Officer role is onsite in Starke, FL. Compensation is not specified. First Federal Bank centers its work on community, customer service, stability, and trustworthiness. This officer develops customer and small-business relationships, supports lending opportunities, and helps grow quality loans while serving customers and community partners. The role contributes to the bank’s lending and customer-service goals but does not make lending decisions on the bank’s behalf.

What you'll do

• Prospect for new business and retail customers
• manage small-business relationships
• gather and communicate customer information for commercial, residential, and consumer lending opportunities
• interview residential mortgage applicants and outline loan terms
• partner with community-based and governmental organizations
• support mortgage program recommendations and strategic marketing
• assist with customer questions and delinquent account files
• maintain an active NMLS number before originating residential mortgage loans.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community lending

mortgage lending

small business banking

customer relationships

residential loans

commercial lending

consumer lending

community partnerships

nmls

starke fl

first federal bank

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Four medical plan options, employer HSA contributions, employer-provided life insurance, annual health incentive, wellness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) match, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and 11 paid holidays.

Why this role

Supports community lending and partnerships, including services for residents in MMCTs. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

About the employer

First Federal Bank is hiring for this role. Industry: Savings Institutions and Other Depository Credit Intermediation. Sector: 52.