Credit And Loans Officers (Aus) / Finance Clerks (Nz) analyse, evaluate and process credit and loan applications.
Most occupations in this field typically require a Certificate II or III qualification.
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
- analysing information about customers and examining references, credit ratings, investment risks, pay slips and other information against predetermined policy standards
- contacting financial and credit institutions to obtain information about customers
- preparing papers setting out conditions of credit and loans, rates of repayment and loan periods, and providing information about customers' standing to financial and credit institutions
- authorising the approval of credit and loan applications and recommending credit and loan conditions and limits
- keeping records of payments, and preparing routine letters requesting payment for overdue accounts and forwarding these for legal action
- answering inquiries concerning credit standing of customers, loan balances and penalties
- may recommend, approve and arrange mortgages
- may work in a call centre
Occupation:
- Credit or Loans Officer (Aus) / Finance Clerk (NZ)
Credit Or Loans Officer (Aus) / Finance Clerk (Nz)
Alternative Titles:
- Lending Consultant
- Loans Consultant
- Loans Officer
Analyses, evaluates and processes credit and loan applications. May work in a call centre.
