Commercial Lending Assistant - Orlando, FL - Orlando, FL

At Valley Bank, we believe in people's growth potential. We invest in it. We protect it. We focus it. For nearly 100 years, we've been the Bank that clients from every industry turn to for our expertise, strategies, and advice-building the kind of trust that can fuel every goal. We are the leading relationship bank built for growth-with over $60 billion in assets, 3,800 experts, and more than 200 consumer branches and commercial banking offices in communities across the US.

At Valley, we're all driven by an ambition that goes deeper than just having a job. That's why when you work for us, we make it our goal to help you focus on what drives you-working to turn your passions and strengths into assets you can use to propel your ambitions and build the professional legacy you want. Because when we say we're a relationship bank built for growth, that's not just reserved for our clients-that includes all our associates as well.

The Lending Assistant will assist with loan documentation, processing, closing and monitoring while providing quality service and diplomacy to customer relationships.

• Assist Lenders in procuring documentation and information essential to loan application processing and ongoing portfolio management.
• Review approval for accuracy, and coordinate revisions, as necessary.
• Assist lenders with providing superior customer service to existing customers by resolving issues and providing accurate and timely information.
• Engage Attorney or Doc Prep to prepare documents for closing.
• Collect due diligence needed to close loans in accordance with approval.
• Act as liaison with attorneys and lenders and coordinate closing dates.
• Obtain all necessary Insurances and ensure sufficient coverage requirements are met prior to closing.
• Responsible for upholding and enforcing all stated Bank policies.
• Process loan payments, draws on lines of credit, payoffs and credit advances.
• Monitor pipeline reports to ensure timely closings.
• Carefully review loan documents for closing to ensure accuracy, close loans when necessary.
• Review Title Commitment and Final Title Policy for accuracy.
• Clear any documentation exceptions.
• Communicate with Lenders any issues that arise prior to closing.
• Order items necessary to complete the file.
• Prepare Commitment Letters when required.
• Disburse loan proceeds at closing.
• Prepare booking packages post-closing.
• Implement new procedures in accordance with policy changes.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package including base salary determined by factors such as the role, relevant experience, skill set, and geographical location. Eligible positions may also be eligible to receive commission-based compensation and/or discretionary incentive compensation, which may be awarded as cash or forfeitable equity, recognizing individual performance and contributions.

In addition to financial compensation, we offer a robust suite of benefits tailored to meet diverse employee needs based on eligibility criteria. These include comprehensive health care and insurance plans, retirement savings options, tuition and adoption reimbursement programs, paid time off, mental health support, and other valuable benefits programs. Further details regarding total compensation and benefits will be shared during the hiring process.