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TAD PGS, Inc

Lending Manager

Parkville, MD

$73K - $121K/yr

Directs lending activity to meet goals and objectives. Responsibilities : * Provides leadership, guidance, direction, and support to the Lending Department. * Ensures a trained, motivated, and ...

TAD PGS, Inc.

Lending Manager

Parkville, MD · On-site

$73K - $100K/yr

Directs lending activity to meet goals and objectives. Responsibilities : * Provides leadership, guidance, direction, and support to the Lending Department. * Ensures a trained, motivated, and ...

Mass Bay Credit Union

AVP of Lending

Boston, MA

Chief Lending Officer STATUS : Full time; exempt Job Purpose Under the direction of the Chief Lending Officer, this position is responsible for the day to day activities of the Consumer Loan/Home ...

Mass Bay Credit Union

AVP of Lending

South Boston, MA · On-site

$73K - $85K/yr

Chief Lending Officer STATUS : Full time; exempt Job Purpose Under the direction of the Chief Lending Officer, this position is responsible for the day to day activities of the Consumer Loan/Home ...

First Community Credit Union

Lending

Chesterfield, MO · On-site

Lending There is an immediate opening in our Lending department. Job responsibilities include answering questions, taking loan applications, setting up loan closings and matrix approving loans. The ...

First Community Credit Union

Lending

Chesterfield, MO · On-site

Lending There is an immediate opening in our Lending department. Job responsibilities include answering questions, taking loan applications, setting up loan closings and matrix approving loans. The ...

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As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for lending in the United States is $42,087.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,000.00 and $45,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Professionals in lending roles often encounter challenges such as assessing borrower creditworthiness, managing regulatory compliance, and handling high volumes of loan applications. Staying up to date with evolving lending regulations and utilizing advanced risk assessment tools can help mitigate these challenges. Additionally, effective communication with clients and close collaboration with underwriting and risk teams are essential to ensure accurate and timely loan processing while maintaining strong customer relationships.

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Lending is the process by which an individual or financial institution provides funds to a borrower with the expectation that the money will be repaid, usually with interest, over an agreed period. Lending can take many forms, including personal loans, mortgages, auto loans, and business loans. Lenders assess the borrower's creditworthiness before approving a loan, and the terms of repayment are specified in a loan agreement. Lending plays a crucial role in the economy by enabling individuals and businesses to access funds for various needs and investments.

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AspectLendingLoan Officer
CredentialsVaries; often includes finance or banking experienceTypically requires mortgage or loan originator licenses
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, banks, credit unionsBank branches, mortgage companies, online platforms
Industry UsageBroad term encompassing various types of credit provisionSpecific role within lending, focusing on loan origination
Primary FocusFacilitating credit access, managing lending processesAssessing borrower eligibility, processing loan applications

While 'Lending' refers to the overall process of providing credit, a 'Loan Officer' is a professional who directly interacts with borrowers to originate loans. Understanding this distinction helps clarify roles within the financial industry and job search strategies.

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To thrive in Lending, you need a solid understanding of financial analysis, credit risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with loan origination systems, credit scoring software, and financial modeling tools is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly help individuals excel in client interactions and decision-making. These competencies ensure responsible lending practices, regulatory adherence, and effective client service in a competitive financial environment.
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Lending Manager

TAD PGS, Inc

Parkville, MD

$73K - $121K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Lending Manager to join a leading Company located in the Parkville, MD surrounding area.

Salary: $73,000 - $100,000

Directs and coordinates all lending activities, ensuring compliance with Credit Union lending policies and regulations. Plans, directs, and coordinates the development of lending policies, procedures, goals, and objectives. Directs lending activity to meet goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:
  • Provides leadership, guidance, direction, and support to the Lending Department.
  • Ensures a trained, motivated, and professional staff capable of providing efficient and effective consumer lending services to members.
  • Monitors lending operations through subordinate managers/supervisors.
  • Establishes annual sales goals related to lending programs.
  • Monitors progress of and ensures lending goals and objectives are achieved.
  • Chairs Lending Review (LRC) Committee.
  • Arranges for loan applications to be presented to the LRC.
  • Provides an overview and recommendations to the committee.
  • Serves on the Asset/Liability Committee (ALCO) and other committees as assigned.
  • Directs and oversees the preparation of periodic financial, lending, and operations reports, including HMDA reporting, for management and the board of directors.
  • Ensures accuracy and completeness of information.
  • Analyzes loan data reports for corrective actions.
  • Develops, proposes, gains acceptance for, and implements lending program policy and strategy.
  • Leads activity related to new product development as it relates to lending programs.
  • Ensures compliance with all lending policies and regulations.
  • Makes changes as necessary.
  • Interviews, schedules, trains, assigns work, establishes performance expectations, and monitors results for the Lending Department.
  • Performs performance appraisals, establishes goals and action plans, and sets up performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions.
  • Collaborates with the CEO in hiring, firing, and promotion decisions.
  • Creates opportunities for employee development.
  • Coaches and counsels the lending team as necessary.
  • Work in collaboration with the CEO, EVP, BOD & Regulator to establish a new Small Business Banking division by creating product requirements, building operational processes, and managing cross-functional teams to bring new lending and deposit products to market.
  • Establishes and monitors the Loan Department budget.
  • Reviews and submits expenditures to the CEO for review and final approval.
  • Monitors competitor rates and fees and stays up-to-date on developments and issues affecting Credit Union lending products and services.
  • Maintains extensive knowledge of consumer, real estate, and mortgage lending practices.
  • Acts in any capacity of the Lending Department when necessary in an emergent circumstance.
  • Establishes and maintains good working relationships with Credit Union staff, management, and outside business contacts.
  • Performs other Supervisory and/or lending-related duties as assigned by the President/CEO.
  • Performance Measurements:
    • Coordinate and execute effective lending programs and promotions that support Credit Union goals and objectives and fulfill member needs.
    • Improve competitive position.
    • Ensure all lending activity adheres to established policies, procedures, and governmental regulations.
    • Maintain a high level of knowledge related to all lending areas.
    • Meet or exceed specific goals and objectives established for all lending areas.
    • Establish and provide support for lending staff to achieve goals and objectives.
    • Maintain delinquency at or below 1% of loans outstanding, sell ancillary products, i.e., debt protection, etc., on at least 25%-40% of new and rewritten loans, and maintain a charge-off rate of no more than 0.75%.
    • Loan Growth target: between 5% - 7%.
    • Earnings and capital targets - ROA target at .80%, with net interest margins around 3.50%.
    • Provide direction and recommendations to management, based on current data, regarding the Credit Union's financial position and direction.
    • Keep management informed of key operational issues affecting the Credit Union.
    • Maintain positive business relationships with all business contacts. Maintain good communication with subordinates and other Credit Union personnel
    • Meet or exceed budget goals.
    • Maintain a well-trained, efficient, and effective lending staff.
    • Provide necessary leadership, support, and training opportunities.
    • Complete employee performance appraisals and handle performance issues in an appropriate and timely manner.

Basic Hiring Criteria:
  • Bachelor's degree, or certifications recognized in the industry as equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree (e.g., Associate Degree in Banking, Finance, or Business Administration certifications in lieu of a degree, combined with substantial, progressive experience); Additional years of directly related consumer lending, underwriting, and financial institution management experience may be substituted for a degree.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of consumer lending policy and procedures.
  • Minimum three to five years progressively responsible consumer/real estate lending experience, including at least one to two years in a supervisory capacity.
  • Minimum three to five years of similar or related experience with a proven track record of producing and sustaining healthy, well-performing, good credit quality loans while maintaining a 70%-85% loan to share ratio.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with loan participation acumen preferred.
  • Motivating or influencing others is a material part of the job. Outside contacts become important, and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others. The role requires a significant level of trust and diplomacy.
  • Thorough knowledge of banking practices, policies, procedures, operations, products, services, and regulations.
  • May also include specialized knowledge in lending or investing.
  • Specific knowledge of the philosophy and structure of the Credit Union industry.
  • Thorough knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and chooses the most appropriate one.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance