Construction Loan Officer
Location:
Wichita, KS
Compensation:
$100-120K
Construction Loan Officer
Company Description
Founded over 115 years ago, my client is a leader as a Top Regional Bank in Oklahoma and Kansas. Current asset size over $3 Billion and GROWING!
· Multiple locations…from Kansas City and Wichita to Oklahoma City and Tulsa
· Strong financial numbers year after year and very low non-performing loans
WHY YOU SHOULD BE INTERESTED!!
· Competitive salary, generous PTO and Benefits including 100% 401k match
· Great opportunity to work at one of the Top Community Banks in the KS/OK areas
· Opportunity to maintain this well-established Construction Portfolio
· This Bank is looking to continue to grow in the coming years
Position Summary
SUMMARY:
The candidate is responsible for managing and growing an established portfolio of residential builders, developers, contractors, and construction borrowers. This individual will focus on providing exceptional customer service, building long-term relationships, identifying opportunities to expand existing customer relationships, and developing new construction lending business while maintaining sound credit quality and risk management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Managing an established portfolio of builder and construction lending relationships by delivering exceptional customer service and serving as the primary point of contact
· Building long-term relationships with existing customers while identifying opportunities to expand lending, deposit, treasury management, and other commercial banking services
· Developing new residential construction lending relationships through referrals, networking, community involvement, and business development efforts
· Originating residential construction loans, including builder guidance lines, spec home financing, pre-sold construction loans, lot loans, and residential development loans
· Conducting builder visits, construction site inspections, and customer meetings to strengthen relationships and identify financing opportunities
· Preparing credit presentations and working with Credit Administration throughout the underwriting and approval process
· Monitoring builder performance, inventory levels, project progress and market conditions
· Representing the bank within the residential construction industry and local Home Builders Associations
Education & Experience
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Requirements for the position include:
· Bachelor’s degree in a related field
· Minimum of three years of banking, commercial lending, mortgage lending, construction lending, business development, sales, or related financial services experience
· Strong relationship management, communication, and customer service skills
· Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
· Ability to travel regularly for customer meetings, builder visits, loan closings, construction site inspections, and industry events
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
· Proven ability to develop and manage long-term relationships with residential builders, developers, contractors, and construction borrowers
· Proven success in relationship management, business development, and portfolio growth
· Experience identifying opportunities to expand existing customer relationships through lending, treasury management, deposit, and other commercial banking products
· Strong understanding of local residential housing markets, construction industry trends, and builder financing needs
· Knowledge of residential construction or commercial lending, credit analysis, and underwriting principles
· Active involvement in the local business or residential construction community through industry associations, networking organizations, or community events