Senior SBA Loan Closer Fully Remote
Position OverviewThe 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
