Loan Officer Job Responsibilities: Develops loan applications by evaluating applicant information and documentation. Loan Officer Job Duties: Evaluates loan applications and documentation by confirming credit worthiness. Improves loan applications and documentation by informing applicant of additional requirements. Rejects loans by explaining deficiencies to applicants. Approves loans by issuing checks or forwarding applications to loan committee. Completes loan contracts by explaining provisions to applicant; obtaining signatures and notarizations; collecting fees. Helps customers by answering questions; responding to requests. Maintains customer confidence by keeping loan information confidential. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Accomplishes bank mission by completing related results as needed.