Columbia Bank · 3 weeks ago
SBA Loan Closing Specialist I
Columbia Bank is seeking an SBA Loan Closing Specialist I to process and fund government guaranteed loans. The role involves working with borrowers and third parties to ensure accurate loan closings and compliance with bank and SBA requirements.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Process and fund bank approved SBA 7(a), USDA, 504 and other government guaranteed loans as assigned by the SBA Closing Director
Work with borrowers, production staff and third parties to ensure timely and accurate loan closings
Collect and review documentation, perform borrower, entity, and loan related searches, perfect loan collateral, and ensure proper documentation of loans as specified and approved by the Bank and the requirements that fall within the Standard Operating Procedures of the Small Business Administration and other Government Guaranteed Loan Programs
Identify and collect documentation in support of and as specified within the banks' loan approval
Plan tasks and workflows to meet closing deadlines
Order Flood certifications, IRS Verifications, Site Visit reports CAVIRs, OFACS, UCC Searches and other reports as required
Review insurance documents to ensure proper type and coverage for each transaction
Verify and determine the amount and source of borrower injection funds
Review Purchase and Sale Agreements, Real Estate documents, entity documents of potential borrowers and related entities to ensure compliance with bank and SBA requirements
Prepare lenders instructions and coordinate loan closings with escrow and title companies
Perform loan related searches on individuals, entities, and collateral
Responsible for accurate ordering and generation of Laser Pro and SBA documents
Coordinate closings between borrowers, Bank Associates, Certified Development Companies, and escrow/title companies as necessary
Facilitate loan funding and the subsequent follow up for all post-closing documentation items
Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training
Keeps up to date on regulation changes
Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training
Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description
May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others within the team
Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words
Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate
Embraces our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice”
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
H.S. Diploma/GED
4-7 years of SBA closing experience and knowledge of SBA loan program requirements or equivalent work experience, required
Basic knowledge of SBA, Standard Operating Procedures, and USDA requirements
Ability to comply with bank policy and procedures
Experience working with SBA production staff and underwriters
Ability to actively manage 3-5 loan files on an on-going basis, with adherence to bank established Closing Service Level Agreements
Demonstrate a high level of organization, attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness, with the ability to multi-task
Knowledge of personal computer and related software packages, including but not limited to, MS Office Word, Excel, and Outlook, and other business machines standard in the industry
Ability to work under pressure and organize own work with guidance from Supervisor
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Tuition assistance
Mental health resources
Identity theft protection
Legal support
Auto and home insurance
Pet insurance
Access to an online discount marketplace
Paid vacation
Sick days
Volunteer days
Holidays
Company
Columbia Bank
Columbia Bank is a provider of personal and business banking services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-06-01Acquired
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