What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lending Officer position at Farm Credit?
Lending Officer
Poteau,
Oklahoma
74953
Posted Date
04/30/2026
Closing Date
07/31/2026
Contact
Janelle Burgess
405-363-0756
janelle.burgess@okagcredit.com
Supervisor
Chief Lending Officer
Department
Lending
Summary: The Lending Officer develops new business relationships, structures, and closes short-term and long-term agricultural loans while maintaining and servicing an existing portfolio.
Position Responsibilities:
Customer Prospecting, Business Development, and Marketing
Identifies potential customers by engaging in the community and talking with realtors, attorneys and others and researching landowner publications and legal documents.
Utilize business intelligence reports to identify growth opportunities within the regional marketplace.
Attends real estate, equipment, and livestock auctions to identify and engage with existing and potential customers.
Represents Oklahoma AgCredit at community events, seminars, conferences, and similar events.
Loan Generation and Customer Support
Contacts potential customers to understand their needs and introduce Oklahoma AgCredit’s products and services.
Obtains loan applications with all required documentation.
Provides information obtained from customers to Credit Team for credit analysis on all loans.
Loan renewals and annual reviews – facilitate with the Credit Team
Submits appraisal requests.
Notifies customer of decision
Provides information on customers and closing contacts to Loan Processing Team (LPT) for the preparation of loan documents
Attends and facilitates Loan Closings between Buyers, Sellers, Realtors, Lenders, and Closing Agents to ensure all parties properly execute closing documents.
Refinances loans and loan conversions
Schedules field inspections
Identifies and evaluates proposed collateral.
Takes and files photographs, location of chattels, sources of valuations, and summary of customer operations
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in agribusiness, agricultural economics, finance, business, or experience equivalent
Lending Officer – 1 year of related experience in agriculture or a financial services role
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Working knowledge of the agriculture industry, agricultural economics & marketing strategies
Skill in reading and understanding income statements, balance sheets, tax returns and other financial reports.
Oklahoma AgCredit offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
Competitive base pay with an incentive plan
401(k) Contribution 3%, Match 6%
Paid Vacation (15 days), Sick Leave (15 days) and Holidays (12 days)
Excellent medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Wellness program activities and rewards
Customer-Centric Environment
Opportunity to Give Back to Agriculture
Oklahoma AgCredit is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace and offers a great work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information or protected veteran status.