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What is a commercial loan reviewer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a commercial loan reviewer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $23.43 an hour? That's $48,731 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -3% and produce -38,500 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreCommercial Loan ReviewerUS Average
Salary
3.8

Avg. Salary $48,731

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.9

Growth rate -3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.58%

Asian 4.32%

Black or African American 10.27%

Hispanic or Latino 15.61%

Unknown 3.95%

White 65.26%

Gender

female 61.76%

male 38.24%

Age - 42.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 42.5
Stress level
9.9

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.1

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.8

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a commercial loan reviewer

  1. Explore commercial loan reviewer education requirements

    Most common commercial loan reviewer degrees

    Bachelor's

    50.0 %

    Master's

    16.7 %

    Associate

    16.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific commercial loan reviewer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Appraisal Review31.77%
    Lenders12.48%
    SBA12.25%
    Financial Institutions11.17%
    UCC10.43%
  3. Complete relevant commercial loan reviewer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New commercial loan reviewers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a commercial loan reviewer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real commercial loan reviewer resumes.
  4. Research commercial loan reviewer duties and responsibilities

    • Audit and correct commercial loan documents using LaserPro and then send to loan officers for signing.
    • Participate in meetings with inter agencies and other entities as appropriate to facilitate and enhance the Medicaid eligibility determination process.
    • Maintain positive communication with engineers, architects, home owners, and contractors.
    • Participate in meetings with inter agencies and other entities as appropriate to facilitate and enhance the Medicaid eligibility determination process.
  5. Apply for commercial loan reviewer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a commercial loan reviewer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average commercial loan reviewer salary

The average commercial loan reviewer salary in the United States is $48,731 per year or $23 per hour. Commercial loan reviewer salaries range between $31,000 and $76,000 per year.

Average commercial loan reviewer salary
$48,731 Yearly
$23.43 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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