Community Development Loan Officer

September 17, 2024

NeighborGood Partners

Dover

FULL TIME

Community Development Loan Officer
Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact every day?
Neighbor Good Partners is seeking a Community Development Loan Officer to join our team. Neighbor Good Partners, based in Dover, Delaware, is an established nonprofit leader working primarily across the Delmarva Peninsula in the fields of affordable housing, community development, and lending. We are a Community Development Financial Institution and a Neighbor Works America chartered organization with an Exemplary rating. With an outstanding history of achievements that spans more than four decades, a diverse staff of 45, and a budget of $6.5 million, we have had a regional economic impact of over $10 billion. Our mission is “Strengthen communities through housing, lending, and education.”
About the Position: The Community Development Loan Officer has significant responsibility for business development and loan origination and will market the Loan Fund while attending various events in fulfillment of those responsibilities. The primary duties of this position are to develop and maintain lending relationships while identifying, structuring, and underwriting community development loans. Traveling will be required within the Loan Fund’s target market of the Delmarva Peninsula.
Employment Status: The position will be a full-time employee of Neighbor Good Partners, with competitive salary and benefits.
Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000
Supervisor: Lending Manager
Location: The location of this position is flexible and will be based upon the successful applicant’s proximity to Neighbor Good Partners’ various offices. Working remotely is an option depending on circumstances.
Application Deadline: October 9, 2024
To Apply: Please send your resume along with a persuasive cover letter that illustrates why you are the best-qualified person for this position to jobapplications@neighborgoodpartners.org
For More Information: Please visit www.neighborgoodpartners.org/careers
Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain existing relationships with borrowers within the Loan Fund’s target market of the Delmarva Peninsula
Guide prospective borrowers through the loan application, approval, and closing process
Underwrite and structure loan requests through appropriate analysis of the applicant and project based on Loan Policy guidelines
Coordinate construction draw inspections and approvals with the Loan Servicer
Assist with portfolio delinquency management
Perform appropriate level of review and due diligence of existing relationships and associated credits as required
Maintain strong, productive relationships with all contacts, including borrowers, other lenders and various lending-related service providers
Maintain necessary professional certifications and memberships as applicable; participate in appropriate educational and training events
Attend conferences and events as appropriate for the industry and position
Other tasks as may be necessary or assigned

Qualifications:
Ideal candidates for this position will share a passion for and commitment to serving the mission of Neighbor Good Partners and will bring a variety of experiences and attributes to the organization, including:

Empathy and understanding for the low-income people and communities served by the Loan Fund
Bachelor’s or associate degree
Minimum of five years of work-related experience such as nonprofit management, community development, and lending
Proven written and verbal communication and networking skills; interact well with the public, media, stakeholders, staff, and volunteers
Excellent interpersonal and professional skills in handling challenges and job performance
Self-directed, detail oriented, with the ability to work independently or as a member of a team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Internet applications

Neighbor Good Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion apply to both our staff and the communities we serve.
Job Type: Full-time
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