Community Development Loan Officer
South Carolina Community Loan Fund · Columbia, South Carolina · Posted Jun 30, 2026 · $60,000 to $80,000 a year
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About the Organization: South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF) is a U.S. Treasury and South Carolina-certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) whose mission is to advance equitable access to capital. SCCLF provides loans, technical assistance, and advocacy for affordable housing, healthy food retail, community facilities, and businesses throughout South Carolina.
Job Description: The Community Development Loan Officer is responsible for growing SCCLF’s loan portfolio. The role involves meeting annual lending goals while developing a healthy and responsive loan portfolio. The Loan Officer will support clients through all stages of the application and underwriting process.
Key Responsibilities:
Support clients securing SCCLF loans.
Guide clients through the lending process, including deal origination, application assistance, financial analyses, preliminary underwriting, and loan structuring.
Prepare documents for loan approval and present proposals to loan committees. Provide technical assistance to clients, including financial health evaluation, financing needs assessment, credit-readiness verification, and project feasibility assessment.
Represent SCCLF in public forums, facilitate community outreach efforts, and build referral networks.
Ensure accurate data collection and entry into systems.
Support communications team with loan closing announcements and related communications.
Build relationships with banking and community partners to advance SCCLF's mission.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Key Skills:
Strong credit analysis skills with attention to detail.
Significant external client contact and business development skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
Understanding of community development finance.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least three (3) years of lending and credit experience preferred.
Experience in community development preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Willingness and ability to travel locally.
Bilingual preferred.
Why Join SCCLF
At South Carolina Community Loan Fund, we believe access to capital builds stronger communities. Our team is passionate about creating lasting impact through affordable housing, small business support, and community investment. We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where innovation is encouraged and contributions matter. Join us and help advance economic opportunity across South Carolina.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person