Lending Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Commercial Lending Specialist in Middlesex County, NJ. In this role you will coordinate loan closing activities, oversee documentation accuracy, and work closely with lending, operations, servicing, and legal partners to keep transactions moving efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the loan pipeline with internal partners, helping move each transaction through review and toward a timely close.

• Coordinate the preparation, collection, and review of closing documents making sure all due diligence items are complete.

• Help move transactions forward by spotting issues early, raising concerns when needed, and supporting solutions that reduce risk and maintain controls.

• Collect missing file items and prepare any additional documents needed to complete lending packages.

• Ensure borrower draws, payments, and payoffs are processed correctly throughout the life of the loan.

• Examine loan documents carefully prior to closing to confirm completeness, consistency, and accuracy, and complete closing activities when required.

• Maintain clear communication with lenders and internal stakeholders regarding exceptions, documentation gaps, and pre-closing issues that may affect execution.

• 5+ years of experience in a Lending or Loan Processor role is required.

• Knowledge of commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loan documentation is preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups.

• Demonstrated ability to uphold policies, procedures, and process controls in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent customer service, organization, data entry, and time management skills with the ability to handle high-volume work under strict deadlines.