Loan Officer - Earn up to $60-75k per yr!

Company: Liberty First Credit Union
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Why Liberty First Credit Union? Join the "Best Small Company To Work For" in Lincoln and Omaha! We have 100 associates and 7 locations in the Lincoln, Omaha and Seward areas. Our associates and members are key to our success as a Credit Union. Our goal is to continually strive to make LFCU a great place to work by providing meaningful work, career development, and professional development opportunities. Our benefits and associate programs are some of the most competitive and low-cost to associates amongst Nebraska employers. Job Title – Loan Officer Our Loan Officers serve our members by providing and promoting prudent borrowing and saving activities and being sensitive to all of the members' financial needs by creating an awareness of all credit union services. Associates in this role will make lending decisions based on an analysis of application(s) and approve/deny or where possible. They will also offer assistance in restructuring investments and/or debt. Developing trusting relationships with members to build a strong referral business is key. Other duties include: Conduct interviews gathering background information for all product applications through multiple channels while maintaining member confidentiality. Provide financial counseling based on results of interviewing to approve or deny member deposit or consumer lending products within product guidelines. Operate with a sense of urgency and apply a solutions-based approach. Cross sell “all” credit union products/services to provide financial needs for new and current members. Take ownership of member services and provide appropriate solutions. Be a champion of opportunities and recognize moments where we can provide the highest level of service to our members. Develop a working knowledge of competitors’ products/services with a continued interest in improving and maintaining quality services and products for the credit union. Maintain knowledge of all state and federal regulations that are applicable to the transactions performed in the deposit/lending areas to stay in compliance. Maintain knowledge of rate and terms of all products and how to provide quotes to stay in compliance ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines. Job Requirements 1 year of sales/customer service required 1 year of banking/lending experience preferred Demonstrated experience in providing financial counseling and positive member relations, with well-developed interpersonal skills Good judgement and decision making, with the ability to problem-solve within various financial matrices is required High level of sales/service drive and initiative to meet performance goals Reliable, flexible and adaptable Work Hours Full-time. Monday – Friday plus Saturday rotation. Location Will work from one of our four Lincoln, NE branches Wage - Earn up to $60-75k per year! Base Hourly Wage -$21- $26 per hour ($43,680 - $54,080 per year) depending on experience Incentives – Generally $500 - $1500 per month ($6,000 - $18,000 per year) Paid monthly on completed transactions, there is no draw or guarantee Eligible for a discretionary gain-share plan payment annually Eligible for a base wage increase annually as part of a merit performance review LFCU BENEFITS AND OTHER PROGRAMS Insurance Benefits Medical – LFCU pays 85% of premium, associates pay only 15% Dental – Free to associates Vision - LFCU pays 50% of premium Life and ADD – LFCU pays 100% of premium Voluntary Life/ADD - additional associate paid available Short-term and Long-term Disability – LFCU pays 100% of premium AFLAC Supplemental –Cancer, Critical Care, Accident, Hospital - associate paid Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Health Savings and Dependent Care Retirement Plan – LFCU contributes 5% of associate earnings to Profit Sharing. LFCU matches 100% up to 3% and 50% for the next two % of associate’s 401(k) contributions - max of 5%. Gain Share Plan - Reviewed and approved by the Board annually, this plan rewards employees when the credit union achieves above average performance. Employees are also rewarded based on their level of performance and contributions to the success of the credit union. Paid Leave Vacation– 2 weeks/year for new hires Sick – 2 weeks/year for new hires Personal Days – 2 days earned after one year Holiday Pay – 6 per year. Plus 5 reserved holidays designated as either all-staff meetings or paid days off. Funeral Leave Additional Programs Anniversary Award Employee Assistance Program Quarterly all-staff professional development Tuition Reimbursement Fitness Club Reimbursement Free Breakfast on Fridays LFCU Apparel – 2 free items annually Jeans Day options with charity donation hc220971

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