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Loan Interviewers and Clerks

Interview loan applicants to elicit information; investigate applicants' backgrounds and verify references; prepare loan request papers; and forward findings, reports, and documents to appraisal department. Review loan papers to ensure completeness, and complete transactions between loan establishment, borrowers, and sellers upon approval of loan.

Median salary

$48,950

Typical range

$36k – $66k

Job outlook

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Education

Typical entry: Associate degree

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Loan Interviewers and Clerks

    Entry / Junior

    $36,360

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Loan Interviewers and Clerks

    Established

    $48,950

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Loan Interviewers and Clerks

    Senior

    $57,430

Key skills

A typical day

  • Verify and examine information and accuracy of loan application and closing documents.
  • Assemble and compile documents for loan closings, such as title abstracts, insurance forms, loan forms, and tax receipts.
  • Record applications for loan and credit, loan information, and disbursements of funds, using computers.
  • Submit loan applications with recommendation for underwriting approval.
  • Contact customers by mail, telephone, or in person concerning acceptance or rejection of applications.

Fields of study

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