Loan Officer Jobs in Ohio

A Loan Officer plays a pivotal role in the banking industry, as they are primarily responsible for evaluating, authorizing, and recommending approval of loan applications for individuals and businesses. They mostly serve as intermediaries between lending institutions and borrowers. They review loan applications to determine the borrower's ability to repay the loan, assess and mitigate potential risks, and guide clients through the application process until the loan is approved and disbursed. Therefore, they assist the banking industry in maintaining a solid client base and promoting financial products and services.

Loan Officers must possess a blend of analytical and interpersonal skills. The ability to analyze financial data to assess the likelihood of a borrower repaying their loan is critical. Additionally, strong communication and customer service skills are needed to explain complex information to clients and build strong relationships. Relevant certification, such as the Mortgage Loan Officer (MLO) license, is often required. Prior roles that may pave the way for a career as a Loan Officer include roles such as Loan Processor, Financial Analyst, or Credit Analyst. These roles provide the necessary experience and understanding of financial products, lending procedures, and risk assessment necessary for a Loan Officer's role.

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Mortgage Lender I

  • Coshocton, OH
  • 13 hours ago
  • Coshocton, OH
  • 13 hours ago

EDUCATION - CERTIFICATIONS - WORK EXPERIENCE High School diploma or equivalent required 2+ years retail banking/lending or mortgage underwriting field preferred NMLS or ability to be licensed within...

Mortgage Loan Officer II

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

lending industry Working knowledge of mortgage lending requirements, regulations and procedures for VA and conventional loan programs Working knowledge of mortgage/equity loan processing, closing and...

Community Mortgage Loan Officer - Cleveland, OH

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 1 day ago

The Community Mortgage Loan Officer drives partnerships with an emphasis on low to moderate census tracts in the community, developing strong relationships with nonprofit partnerships and local community...

Mortgage Loan Officer - Cleveland, OH

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 1 day ago

The Mortgage Loan Officer position provides Simply the Best customer service to each customer at all times....

Loan Sales Specialist

  • Delaware, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Delaware, OH
  • 2 days ago

At OneMain, Loan Sales Specialists empower customers by listening to their needs and providing access to friendly, fast, and affordable financing for life's expenses. In this role, our team...

Personal Loan Consultant

  • Wilmington, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, OH
  • 2 days ago

Consumer Loan Sales Specialist will learn the lending and servicing business at OneMain allowing them to grow their career....

Inside Loan Originator

  • Independence, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Independence, OH
  • 3 days ago

Preferred Skills: Familiarity with Loan Origination Systems and other software used for loan origination. Able to maintain social media websites....

Consumer Direct Loan Specialist - Columbus, OH or Covington, KY

  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago

Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma required Minimum 2 years Financial Sales Experience required Preferred Qualifications: Retail banking sales or consumer loan origination experience highly preferred...

Remote Work

Consumer Direct Loan Specialist - Covington, KY or Akron, OH

  • Akron, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 3 days ago

Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma required Minimum 2 years Financial Sales Experience required Preferred Qualifications: Retail banking sales or consumer loan origination experience highly preferred...

Remote Work

Mortgage Loan Officer - Tacoma

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 4 days ago

new client loan originations and relationships and new originations....

Mortgage Loan Officer - Residential Lending

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 4 days ago

Mortgage loan origination lending background is required....

Loan Operations/Residential mortgage Specialist

  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH
  • 5 days ago

Mortgage Loan Origination is a huge plus! Experience in Loan operations Retail/Mortgage sales 5+ years of experience required Please call me ... and email resume to ......

Mortgage Loan Originator

  • Loveland, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Loveland, OH
  • 5 days ago

Mortgage Loan OriginatorFull TimeProfessionalLoveland, KY, USRequisition ID: 2995Description:Liberty FCU, a full-service credit union, is currently seeking an experienced Mortgage Loan Originator to...

Senior Private Banking Officer

  • Columbus, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 7 days ago

This includes all Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements, as well as all other lending and deposit compliance requirements....

Loan Sales Specialist

  • Canton, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Canton, OH
  • 7 days ago

At OneMain, Loan Sales Specialists empower customers by listening to their needs and providing access to friendly, fast, and affordable financing for lifes expenses. In this role, our team members...

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Salary for Loan Officer Jobs in Ohio

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireBanking research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Loan Officer positions.



Highest Education Level

Loan Officers in Ohio offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.0%
High School or GED
20.7%
Master's Degree
13.7%
Associate's Degree
13.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.6%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Loan Officers in Ohio
4-6 years
40.5%
2-4 years
30.9%
Less than 1 year
14.0%
10+ years
6.3%
1-2 years
6.1%
6-8 years
2.2%



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