An occupation as a loan officer would be in which career pathway of finance?

Most loan officers need a bachelor’s degree and receive on-the-job training. Mortgage loan officers must be licensed. Loan officers typically need a bachelor’s degree, usually in a field such as business or finance. Because commercial loan officers analyze the finances of businesses applying for credit, they need to understand general business accounting, including how to read financial statements.  

Some loan officers may be able to enter the occupation without a bachelor’s degree if they have related work experience, such as experience in sales, customer service, or banking.