The Loan Process Specialist serves in the Field Operations Department and reports directly to a Regional Manager located in one of the regional offices. This role acts as the "Deal Champion" for loans and ensures timely and accurate processing of loans originated by Lending AVP/VP and RM. The Loan Process Specialist participates in several stages of the credit lifecycle for all relevant loans. This includes aggregating and organizing all pre-underwriting documents, maintaining accurate and complete electronic files, completing loan due diligence tasks, reviewing loan documentation, coordinating, and occasionally attending loan closings, and preparing loans for booking in the loan origination system.