Employing Unit: Colonial Farm Credit
Position Title: Consumer Loan Specialist (Loan Processor)
Salary: $47,000+ commensurate with experience and qualifications
plus superb benefits package provided to all employees including up to 9% 401k contributions and profit-sharing program
Position Summary:
Colonial Farm Credit (www.colonialfarmcredit.com) is a member-owned agricultural credit cooperative and provides loans for:
* Farms and country homes
* Land purchase, home construction, and improvements
* Buildings, machinery, livestock and equipment
* Production capital for both full-time and part-time farmers
* Ag-related businesses
Consumer Loan Specialist
We have an excellent opportunity for a Consumer Loan Specialist to join our Mechanicsville team. Reporting to the Loan Operations Supervisor, this role is responsible for supporting Consumer loan processing, closing, and servicing activities, along with a variety of administrative and customer service functions.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform loan and accounting functions related to:
o Loan processing
o Loan closings
o Loan service activities (payments, disbursements, documentation)
* Collaborate closely with Relationship Managers (Loan Officers) to ensure timely and accurate loan closings following approval
* Prepare and review loan documentation to ensure completeness and compliance with Farm Credit procedures
* Manage post-closing activities and ongoing loan servicing responsibilities
* Provide professional customer service by:
o Answering incoming calls
o Greeting customers and visitors
o Responding to routine inquiries
o Directing callers and customers to appropriate resources
* Communicate effectively with attorneys, settlement agents, and borrowers throughout the loan closing process
Additional Information
* Farm Credit loans are retained within our portfolio for the life of the loan (not sold on the secondary market), allowing for a more relationship-focused approach to servicing.
What We're Looking For
* Strong attention to detail and processing/organizational skills
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
* Customer service mindset and team-oriented approach
Education, Experience, and Requirements (Qualifications for Success)
* Minimum of three (3) years of experience processing consumer loans (home purchases, refinances, consumer construction, lot loans)
* Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
* Current Notary Public commission or ability to obtain commission upon hire
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers and colleagues
* High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
* Excellent customer service, telephone, organizational, and grammar skills
* Ability to successfully pass background screenings, including credit, criminal, driving, and drug tests
* Working knowledge of Farm Credit operations (preferred)
* High school diploma required; Associate degree in business or related field preferred
* Experience as a real estate paralegal and/or in consumer mortgage lending preferred, including familiarity with deeds, deeds of trust, mortgage notes, title insurance, and residential or acreage real estate transactions
Location: Mechanicsville Office, 7104 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville VA 23111
Supervisor: Amanda Weaver, Loan Operations Supervisor - Consumer Team
Applications Accepted Through: Sunday, May 31, 2026
EOE/D/V