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	Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks	Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts	Credit Counselors	Loan Officers	Credit Analysts	Loan Interviewers and Clerks
SUMMARY	74% High Risk	23% Low Risk	33% Low Risk	50% Moderate Risk	48% Moderate Risk	59% Moderate Risk
JOB SCORE	1.2/10	5.3/10	4.1/10	4.1/10	3.0/10	3.2/10
POLLING	82% (Imminent Risk, Based on 18 votes)	54% (Moderate Risk, Based on 45 votes)	43% (Moderate Risk, Based on 15 votes)	62% (High Risk, Based on 303 votes)	72% (High Risk, Based on 220 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
GROWTH by year 2034	-6.2%	3.1%	3.3%	1.7%	-4.4%	-2.3%
WAGES	$49,130 or $23.62 per hour	$80,190 or $38.55 per hour	$50,480 or $24.27 per hour	$74,180 or $35.66 per hour	$80,970 or $38.92 per hour	$48,950 or $23.53 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	11,960	127,450	28,110	290,530	67,370	173,100
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DESCRIPTION	Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data, determine credit worthiness, process applications, and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.	Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.	Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling.	Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers.	Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decisionmaking.	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.

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