Loan Servicing Specialist II
Rockford, IL - USA
Job Summary
At Midland States Bank base salary is one component of our Total Rewards program. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as (but not limited to) education skills internal equity and experience. This position offers additional compensation in the form of short-term incentives (i.e. bonus and/or commission) and may include long-term incentives (i.e. stock awards). Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare well-being benefits paid family leave as well as generous paid time off. Total Rewards also include banking perks an Employee Stock Purchase Plan 401K plan with company match and may include the opportunity to participate in our Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plan. Incentives and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Loan Servicing Specialist II
Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.25 an hour
Position Summary
This position falls within Loan Servicing the production arm of Loan Operations. The Loan Servicing Specialist II is primarily responsible for handling the basic to moderately complex functions assigned to Loan Servicing within the following areas: Loan Servicing and Loan Booking. This individual will assist and provide support as neededin order tofoster and sustain a strong team environment.
Loan Servicing functions entail performing daily maintenance into the Core system from basic to complex requests working exception reports processing maintenance Workflows performing balancing tasks for various loan accounts and researching and clearing recon items.
Loan Booking functions entail onboarding loans to our banks Core system as they come from Loan Funding. Loan Booking handles onboarding all consumer and commercial loans and the mortgage portfolio as well as performing maintenance for renewals and change in terms.
Primary Accountabilities
Job Specific
Receives validates and completes basic to moderately complex loan maintenance requests.
Processes loan payments and payoffs.
Investigates and resolves payment issues and discrepancies.
Reconciles outstanding loan account items and clears reconciling differences.
Processes and resolves un-posted transactions.
Responds to basic to moderately complex inquiries regarding commercial consumer and mortgage loans through comprehensive loan research.
Ensurescollateral ticklers are established according to lending agreements and documentation.
Reviews tracks and updates collateral through reports andescalatesexceptions as appropriate.
Proactively resolves aged collateral exceptions.
Performs escrow analysis distributions refunds and related support activities.
Onboards consumer mortgage and commercial loans onto the banks Core system.
Processes loan renewals extensions and modifications within the Core system.
Provides a high level of quality service to internal business partners.
Escalates questionable transactions and recurring issues to management in a timely manner.
Consistently complies with all regulatory and legal requirements applicable to assigned functions.
Observes all security privacy and compliance requirements.
The role requires occasional travel for training team meetings and due diligence events.
May require work in a Midland office to ensure collaboration and support of internal and external customers.
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).
Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications
Education/Experience
High School Diploma and 1 years of relevant banking experience.
Knowledge of commercial consumer and mortgage loans preferred.
Demonstrated ability to learn and use new software and programs.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong oral written and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong oral written and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Competencies:
Business insight
Cultivates innovation
Drives results
Makes sound decisions
Being a brand champion
Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Customer focus
Being Authentic
Emotional Intelligence
Self development
Being flexible and adaptable
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT
At Midland States Bank we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day we become happier more comfortable more confident and more excited to do great things for our customers each other and our company. Were proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. At Midland we recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status. If you are looking for a place to grow we encourage you to apply at Midland States Bank because you belong here.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at.
Midland States Bank may use automated tools and artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with recruiting screening and hiring accordance with the Illinois Human Rights Act (effective January 1 2026) these tools are designed and monitored to be neutral and job-related and must not be used in a way that discriminates against applicants or employees based on any protected characteristic.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT
Required Experience:
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