SVP/SBA Lender

Job description

This position must possess the technical skills needed to originate, underwrite and document a sizable portion of SBA loans while ensuring SBA eligibility, regulations and underwriting guidelines are followed. Proficiency in business development is required as this position will be expected to actively solicit new loan relationships within the constraints of the Bank’s loan policy. Generally, a candidate for this position will have functioned as an SBA Lender, Commercial Loan Officer or Credit Officer for a period of at least five years. Primary Duties: - Develop new business utilizing SBA programs. Promote the bank and make meaningful connections to deepen relationships in the market. - Develop relationships with COI’s and commercial banking teams in order to source SBA loans. - Works with commercial banking teams throughout the region and attends meetings with major prospects and clients, as requested. - Responsible for reviewing, documenting, closing and disbursing complex commercial or commercial real estate for SBA 7(a) loans in conjunction with other SBA personnel and the commercial banking team. - Maintain a high standard of credit quality for SBA loans through the credit ap...