Loan Interviewers and Clerks
Interview loan applicants to elicit information; investigate applicants' backgrounds and verify references; prepare loan request papers; and forward findings, reports, and documents to appraisal department. Review loan papers to ensure completeness, and complete transactions between loan establishment, borrowers, and sellers upon approval of loan.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Loan Interviewers and Clerks to decrease by -2.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 169,100 to 165,000 jobs. Its estimate of 10,500 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($50,020), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
169,100
Projected employment (2034)
165,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
-2%
Annual openings (projected average)
10,500
Pay & Preparation
$50,020
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Active Listening (4.12/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Writing (3.62/5) • Complex Problem Solving (3.5/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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