COMMERCIAL LOAN ADMINISTRATOR SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: July 26, 2024 - The Commercial Loan Administrator with lending administration experience, preferably in a Credit Union environment, possesses a basic understanding of laws and regulations governing commercial lending. This role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with systems like Symitar, FICS, and PSCU, alongside strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Additionally, the administrator can identify efficiency opportunities and multitask effectively, both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Commercial Loan Administrator Resume
  • Financial Analysis
  • Loan Processing
  • Credit Analysis
  • Risk Assessment
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Data Entry
  • Financial Reporting
  • Accounting Software
  • Documentation Management
  • Underwriting Procedures
  • Communication Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Organizational Skills
  • Decision Making
  • Stress Management

Summary of Commercial Loan Administrator Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Finance with 5 years of Experience

  • Direct and in-depth work experience in commercial loan processing, documenting and funding loans 
  • General knowledge in all areas of Loan Processing and/or Funding.
  • In-depth knowledge of commercial real estate and/or commercial documentation.
  • Thorough understanding of commercial real estate and/or business loans
  • Thorough understanding of all applicable Federal regulations and requirements and commercial lending guidelines.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Strong reasoning and analytical skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions with attention to detail.
  • Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office/Word/Excel in the Windows environment.

2. BA in Business Administration with 6 years of Experience

  • Previous experience with preparing loan documents through the use of an automated documentation system.
  • Ability to work independently and to make informed decisions.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and organizational awareness
  • Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions
  • Have a sound judgment on sensitive, confidential, urgent issues
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to analyze and calculate figures and amounts on complex loan transactions.
  • Excellent organization and communications skills
  • Demonstrated ability to digest complex issues and develop creative solutions.
  • Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

3. BA in Accounting with 3 years of Experience

  • Experience working with commercial real estate
  • Having a paralegal background
  • Experience working with title and escrow
  • Comfortable working outside of a highly structured environment
  • Must be extremely well-organized with detail-oriented
  • The ability to work well in a team environment with a positive, “can do” attitude
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Highly professional disposition with clients
  • Able to multitask and handle multiple projects at once
  • Have competency with Microsoft Office
  • Ability to grasp, conceptualize and work through instructions to create the desired result

4. BA in Banking with 4 years of Experience

  • Commercial loan administration working experience
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service on time to both internal and external customers.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal and external customers.
  • Ability to organize work efficiently and effectively and maintain strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to demonstrate effective time management.
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to demonstrate sound judgment when decision-making and problem-solving.
  • Effectively be able to prioritize tasks and problem-solve with minimal assistance
  • Effectively uses technology to perform daily activities and service customers
  • Proactively and creatively takes initiative to meet commercial group goals

5. BA in Commercial Real Estate with 5 years of Experience

  • Knowledge of lending products, retail banking and bank policies.
  • Excellent interpersonal verbal communication skills.
  • Have attention to detail with a "can-do" attitude
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
  • The ability to prioritize multiple projects and complete them on time.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, communicate them to others and establish controls to evaluate that these instructions are followed.
  • Ability to work with a wide variety of personalities courteously and efficiently.
  • Proper understanding of lending concepts, principles and procedures.
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service on time to both internal and external customers.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal and external customers.

6. BA in Risk Management with 3 years of Experience

  • Lending administration experience preferably in a Credit Union environment.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations governing commercial lending administration and operations.
  • Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills, and an intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of the organization.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Internet to produce reports and presentations. 
  • Have familiarity with Symitar, FICS, and PSCU.
  • Can naturally identify opportunities for increased efficiency
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
  • Be detail-oriented and can multitask effectively