Sr. SBA Closer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior SBA Loan Closer
Fully Remote

About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established SBA lender, is seeking an experienced Senior SBA Loan Closer to join their growing team in a fully remote capacity. This is an excellent opportunity for an SBA closing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable managing a robust pipeline independently.

Position Overview
The 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