Mortgage Credit Analyst assesses the risk and creditworthiness of loan applicants and recommends loan approval, terms, or application denial. Gathers necessary credit, income, and tax information to conduct financial assessments. Being a Mortgage Credit Analyst reviews and verifies property appraisals, collateral value, and key indicators such as debt-to-income and loan-to-value ratios. Prepares a detailed credit analysis and summary using underwriting guidelines, risk assessment frameworks, and following applicable regulatory compliance. Additionally, Mortgage Credit Analyst may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Mortgage Credit Analyst work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Mortgage Credit Analyst typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The holder of this position will develop and analyze all types of credit information with a large range of complex loan requests up to multi-million-dollar. The analysis includes an in-depth interpretation of the applicant's financial information with a focus on owners' equity, working capital, and debt coverage to determine the short and long-term viability of the loan request. Prior experience in tax document preparation translates well in this position. The analyst will analyze the overall risk to the Association by utilizing those ratios and our potential collateral position to help the branch determine the best route forward on all loan requests.
Leadership and advancement opportunities are available to analysts who display a thorough understanding of company policies, communicate clearly and effectively throughout the loan approval process, and adequately develop their knowledge of farm and nonfarm industries.
More experienced hires have an elevated ability to transition to team leaders within the department. Team leaders require exceptional analytical skills, as well as team-oriented focus to help improve the department. These individuals would be given minor internal supervisory responsibilities to oversee the daily workload of a team of 1-3 junior analysts, as well as serve as their primary point of contact for questions.