Should I be a loan officer?

51% of Americans have taken out a loan.

Ever wonder how many of them need someone to explain the details of their loan?

If you find yourself clarifying complicated rules to others, you could be a talented loan officer.

A loan officer works with clients who want to borrow money. On a typical day, an officer will:

• Make sure that people who want a loan can pay it back before giving out a loan.

• Reassure and make their customers confident as they apply for their loans.

• Fill out the necessary paperwork for the loan application.

• Keep in contact with their clients and answer their questions.

• Research market trends to see how they'll affect clients' financial prospects.

Loan officers work wherever people look for loans!

Many officers work in banks.

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Others work for mortgage companies helping people secure loans for homes.

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Some officers even work at auto dealerships helping people with car loans.

Experienced loan officers might even work from home.

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A loan officer's average annual salary in the US was $63,960 in 2020. The bottom 10 percent of officers made an average of less than $33,650 while the top 10 percent made more than $133,850.

Job outlook has seen little change over time. There's never a bad time to start!

• You're comfortable solving math problems.

• You're good at explaining complicated rules to others unfamiliar with any of the rules.

• You're outgoing and ready to talk to anyone about potential financial futures.

• You enjoy collecting data to demonstrate your point.

If the idea of helping people borrow money feels right, you can make it happen!