Summer Internship – Lender

Spearman

College Lending Summer Internship (Paid $15.00 to $20.00/hr.)

Application Deadline: March 20,2026

About the Internship

Are you seeking hands-on experience as a future Loan Officer within a collaborative and professional environment? Our summer internship program provides meaningful, real-world exposure to the lending process, all within a supportive learning setting.

Throughout this 10-week program, interns will offer essential lending support, building a solid foundation for a future career in financial services. If you are interested in gaining practical financial services experience and making a meaningful impact, this opportunity could be an excellent fit.

Qualifications

• Designed for students in an undergraduate program (finance, business, accounting, or related field), ideally entering their final two years of study
• Applicants are screened (minimum GPA 2.5+, transcripts required)
• Optional: Students may submit paperwork for academic credit
• Exit interview and survey upon conclusion of the internship
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team

Program Overview

Interns will gain experience in several key areas of lending, including:

Lending Foundations

• Introduction to community banking and the loan process
• Introduction to credit underwriting
• Overview of loan types and regulatory basics
• Shadowing a loan officer

Loan Operations

• Learning how loan files are perfected and maintained
• Overview of imaging, indexing, and exception tracking

Field & Relationship Exposure

(When available)

• Attending inspections or loan closings
• Observing customer interactions
• Participating in office meetings or community events

ABOUT US

Panhandle First Bank exist to build community. We support our local communities through involvement, financial education, and by standing with our customers during both highs and lows. Visit us and experience how we truly are better together.