Under the direction of the Loan Committee and Chief Lending Officer, provides information to customers regarding Bank loan products and policies; reviews and processes loan applications; disburses loans; and manages ongoing relationships. 1. Essential Functions.- Develop and manage a portfolio of commercial and real estate loans that are of high credit quality.- Thoroughly underwrite and evaluate loan applications following bank policy and federal regulations and recommend terms and pricing to the Loan Committee.- Serve the credit needs of the business community.- Correspond cordially and effectively with clients for the duration of the relationship.- Contact clients to inform and explain the approval or denial of a loan request. 2. Additional