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Live Oak BankCompany guide
Updated weekly · Reviewed by the Dataford team

Live Oak Bank interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 4.5 / 10Based on 37 interview reports

Everything we know about interviewing at Live Oak Bank: what each round tests and compensation by level.

Business AnalystFinancial AnalystCredit AnalystSoftware Engineer

At a glance

4.5/ 10
Interview difficulty 4.5 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 44% of companies we track.
4
Role guides
37
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$175k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Live Oak Bank interview?

Aggregated from 37 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy27%
Medium68%
Hard5%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Offer rate
41%about 1 in 2

About 1 in 2 candidates with a known outcome convert.

15 offers across 37 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
68%positive
Positive 68%Neutral 19%Negative 14%
02 · Topic breakdown

What Live Oak Bank actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Behavioral Interviewing
100%
Observability
100%
Behavioral Interviewing (STAR Method)
100%
Financial Statement Analysis
96%
Communication Skills
96%
Cash Flow for Debt Service
95%
Production Incident Resolution
95%
Teamwork / Collaboration
92%
Self-Assessment & Reflection
92%
Credit Risk Assessment
91%
Tool Familiarity (Observability Tooling)
88%
Interview Preparation Strategy
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03 · Role guides

Find the guide for your role

This is your next step: open the guide for the role you are interviewing for. Each one carries the questions Live Oak Bank interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Most reported roles
Business Analyst
6 interview reports
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Financial Analyst
$45k-$67k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Credit Analyst
$144k-$206k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Software Engineer
Questions and loop structure
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04 · Compensation

What Live Oak Bank pays, by level

Estimated total compensation: base salary plus stock and annual cash bonus.

Median $175k
Level$100kTotal comp range$250kTotal
All levels
Base $144k-$206k
$144k-$206k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Live Oak Bank interview FAQ

Answered from real candidate and workplace data
How hard is the Live Oak Bank interview?

Candidates most commonly rate Live Oak Bank interviews as medium, based on 37 reported interviews. About 41% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

How much does Live Oak Bank pay?

Reported total comp across roles at Live Oak Bank ranges from roughly $144k to $206k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Live Oak Bank test in interviews?

Live Oak Bank interviews most often cover Behavioral Interviewing, Observability, Behavioral Interviewing (STAR Method), Financial Statement Analysis, and Communication Skills. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Live Oak Bank?

Dataford has interview guides for 4 roles at Live Oak Bank, including Business Analyst, Credit Analyst, Financial Analyst, and Software Engineer.

Where is Live Oak Bank headquartered?

Live Oak Bank is headquartered in Wilmington, US.

06 · In their words

What people say about Live Oak Bank

Verbatim snippets from employee and candidate reviews
“The campus is impressive, and the benefits are exceptional, making it a great place to work.”
Project Manager2.0
“The company often takes on too much at once, leading to a challenging work environment.”
Project Manager2.0
“Be prepared for a changing culture; adaptability is key for new employees.”
Project Manager2.0
“Overall, the culture is shifting, which may impact your experience here.”
Project Manager2.0
07 · Keep prepping

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