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Real Estate Officer

Bank Forward

Fargo, ND US

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

At Bank Forward, our greatest asset is our employees. Working for a widely respected company with a rich tradition, in an atmosphere of enthusiasm, positivity, with a culture grounded in teamwork focused on the future is what can be expected at Bank Forward…It’s Simply the Forward Way!

Benefits: Health (Traditional and High-Deductible plan options), Dental, Vision, Medical & Dependent Care FSA, HSA, 401k, Company paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance, Voluntary paid benefits, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Extended Medical Absence Leave, and Employee Stock Ownership!

Work Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00pm

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications:

  • Review appraisals for compliance with USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice), federal regulations, and bank policy.

  • Physically inspect properties, documenting conditions and market area.

  • Perform market research and analysis; identify trends and market implications.

  • Prepare residential, commercial, and agricultural real estate evaluation reports using appropriate valuation methodologies that meet bank and regulatory requirements.

  • Manage external appraisal and attorney vendors and in-house evaluators. Review and recommend their approval requests to the board of directors. Manage ongoing eligibility and maintain the database of approved parties.

  • Perform reviews of HMDA reportable loans in support of regulatory reporting.

  • May assist with construction management through site inspections, draw verifications, and progress monitoring.

  • Provide subject matter knowledge and support to lending, risk management and others.

  • Lead and/or assist with projects.

  • Position requires a bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, accounting, banking, or related business field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Three to five years of related experience or training in real estate, appraisal, credit, or ag/commercial/mortgage lending required.

  • If licensed, incumbent is expected to complete CE required to maintain certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer