O*NET Career Intelligence

Loan Counselors

SOC 13-2071.01

Provide guidance to prospective loan applicants who have problems qualifying for traditional loans. Guidance may include determining the best type of loan and explaining loan requirements or restrictions.

Zone 4 Business and Financial Operations

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Writing

3.6

Active Learning

3.6

Social Perceptiveness

3.6

Service Orientation

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Mathematics

4.0

English Language

3.9

Customer and Personal Service

3.8

Computers and Electronics

3.7

Clerical

3.6

Law and Government

3.4

Communications and Media

3.1

Economics and Accounting

2.9

Key Tasks

1Maintain current knowledge of credit regulations.

2Contact applicants or creditors to resolve questions about applications or to assist with completion of paperwork.

3Counsel clients on personal and family financial problems, such as excessive spending or borrowing of funds.

4Confer with underwriters to resolve mortgage application problems.

5Advise students on available financial-aid awards.

Also Known As

Commercial Lending Vice President Eligibility Consultant Farm Mortgage Agent Financial Aid Administrator Financial Aid Advisor Financial Aid Coordinator Financial Aid Counselor Financial Aid Director Financial Aid Officer Financial Aid Technician