Sr. SBA Closer

ThinkingAhead

Sr. SBA Closer

Nashville, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Senior SBA Loan Closer
    Fully Remote

    About the Opportunity
    Our client, a well-established SBA lender, is seeking an experienced Senior SBA Loan Closer to join their growing team in a fully remote capacity. This is an excellent opportunity for an SBA closing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable managing a robust pipeline independently.

    Position Overview
    The Senior SBA Loan Closer will be responsible for managing the closing process for SBA 7(a) and/or 504 loans from credit approval through funding, coordinating closely with external closing attorneys who prepare loan documentation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable juggling multiple transactions simultaneously.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage a pipeline of approximately 10-12 SBA loans at any given time, from approval through closing and funding
    • Review closing documents prepared by external attorneys for accuracy and compliance with SBA SOPs, credit approval terms, and investor/regulatory requirements
    • Coordinate with attorneys, borrowers, underwriters, and relationship managers to keep transactions moving toward closing
    • Ensure all conditions precedent to closing are satisfied prior to funding
    • Review lien searches, UCC filings, title work, insurance certificates, and other due diligence items
    • Prepare and/or review loan authorizations, notes, security agreements, and guaranties
    • Coordinate post-closing document delivery, trailing documents, and file completion
    • Ensure compliance with SBA SOP 50 10 and other applicable regulatory guidelines
    • Identify and resolve closing issues or discrepancies proactively
    • Maintain accurate pipeline reporting and communicate status updates to internal stakeholders

    Qualifications

    • 5+ years of experience closing SBA loans, with a strong preference for candidates with 7(a) closing experience (504 experience a plus)
    • Proven ability to manage a high-volume pipeline (10+ active files) independently
    • Experience working with outside/external closing counsel is required
    • Strong working knowledge of SBA SOPs, loan documentation requirements, and closing conditions
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to work effectively in a fully remote, self-directed environment

    Technical Proficiencies

    • Experience with Spark loan origination software strongly preferred (or comparable LOS platforms such as nCino, Baker Hill, LaserPro, or similar)
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
    • Comfortable with document management/e-signature platforms (e.g., DocuSign)
    • Experience navigating SBA's E-Tran system a plus

    What's Offered

    • Fully remote work environment
    • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
    • Opportunity to join a stable, growing SBA lending platform
  • Compensation
    $115,000 per year