Loan Assistant

Job Type

Full-time

At Guaranty Bank we believe banking is more than transactions. It’s about building meaningful relationships that help people, businesses, and communities thrive. We’re committed to building strong relationships with our clients, teammates, and communities while living out our values of inclusion, accountability, passion, achievement, collaboration, and innovation.

Our culture is rooted in integrity and teamwork, and we empower employees to grow their careers while making a difference in the lives of others.

As a Loan Assistant on our team, you’ll play an important role in supporting our commercial lending team and ensuring a seamless lending experience for our clients. You’ll prepare and maintain commercial loan documentation, coordinate loan servicing activities, and help ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal policies.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working behind the scenes to support lending operations, build strong internal relationships, and contribute to exceptional client service.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare commercial loan documentation and assist with loan closings, renewals, modifications, and disbursements.
• Maintain accurate commercial loan files and ensure proper execution of imaging, filing, and record retention procedures.
• Record and release collateral documents, process lien recordings, mortgage filings, and loan satisfactions.
• Review loan files for completeness and accuracy before and after closing.
• Assist with clearing loan exceptions, ticklers, and servicing requests.
• Verify loan postings, corporate documents, trust documentation, insurance certificates, and signing authorities.
• Support commercial loan compliance by adhering to lending regulations, bank policies, HMDA requirements, flood determination guidelines, and audit standards.
• Collaborate with lenders, clients, attorneys, title companies, and other professionals to gather information and resolve questions.
• Respond to client inquiries and provide exceptional service throughout the loan lifecycle.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with professionalism and care.
• Contribute to a culture of inclusion, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Two or more years of banking operations, lending support, personal banking, or related experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Previous loan operations, loan documentation, or commercial lending experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial documents and the ability to analyze and communicate financial information effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with banking software systems and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Primarily sedentary work with regular computer use and phone communication.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A collaborative, supportive team environment where your contributions matter.
• Opportunities to grow your career and make an impact in your community.
• A workplace where inclusion is more than just a word. It’s a part of who we are.
• The change to make a meaningful impact on clients, communities, and your own career.

We know benefits matter and so does your well-being. Here are just a few of the perks you’ll enjoy as a part of our team!

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus HSA and FSA options.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage with additional ancillary plans.
• A minimum of 3 weeks PTO to start, plus 11 paid holidays.
• A paid holiday for your birthday because celebrating you matters!
• Volunteer Time Off to give back to organizations you love.
• Educational assistance to support your growth.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Bonus eligibility opportunities.
• Sabbaticals for extended time to recharge and refresh.
• …..and more!

At QCR Holdings, Inc. we are committed to fostering and preserving a culture of inclusion and strongly believe that it's our differences - of all kinds - that make our company and our communities better and stronger.

QCR Holdings, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or other protected class status.

It is the policy of QCR Holdings, Inc. to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act by providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to access the job application and interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and to receive equal access to other benefits and privileges of employment.