b1BANK · 9 hours ago
SBA Lending Specialist
b1BANK is seeking an SBA Lending Specialist who will serve as the centralized subject matter expert for all SBA loan closings and documentation. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with SBA regulations and providing operational leadership to support scalable SBA portfolio growth.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary resource for SBA loan documentation, closing requirements, and compliance standards
Review and validate SBA application documents, approval conditions, and closing packages
Ensure proper documentation of equity injection, collateral, and security instruments
Monitor and resolve documentation exceptions to maintain SBA guaranty integrity
Develop and maintain SBA closing procedures, checklists, and training materials
Standardize workflows across markets to improve efficiency and consistency
Provide guidance and mentorship to lending staff on SBA requirements and best practices
Coordinate with bankers, attorneys, title companies, and third-party vendors to facilitate timely closings
Act as liaison between SBA lending teams, LSP (Waterstone), and internal departments to resolve complex issues
Influence stakeholders to adopt SBA compliance standards without direct supervisory authority
Support SBA portfolio growth by reducing errors and accelerating loan cycle times
Assist in construction loan disbursement processes and ensure compliance with SBA guidelines
Prepare reports and track SBA loan performance metrics for management review
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required
8 – 10 years of SBA loan closing experience (7(a) and 504 programs), including conventional and real estate loan is required
Advanced knowledge of SBA SOP, loan documentation, and compliance requirements
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build trust and influence across teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and loan processing systems
Highly organized with excellent time management and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Preferred
Experience developing SBA procedures and training materials
Bilingual preferred
Familiarity with construction lending and disbursement processes
Company
b1BANK
b1BANK is a commercial bank that offers personal, commercial, and online banking services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$52.5M2021-04-07Debt Financing· $52.5M
Recent News
2025-12-04
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