SBA Loan Specialist

Role Description

Millennium Bank (Des Plaines, IL) seeks an SBA Loan Specialist to support lending operations by conducting financial analysis, ensuring compliance with SBA and due diligence requirements, coordinating loan closings, and assisting with loan monitoring, documentation, and risk management tasks throughout the loan cycle. Specific duties include:

• Partner with Millennium Bank's lending staff by assisting with various aspects of the loan approval and closing process.
• Review and analyze financial statements and tax returns to prepare an initial financial analysis of loan viability and submit complete loan packages in compliance with SBA SOPs and internal bank policies.
• Guide borrowers through the SBA loan process, providing expertise on program options and requirements.
• Calculate covenants and balance draw requests for construction and working capital lines of credit.
• Track loan monitoring requirements and prepare annual loan reviews as needed.
• Review and properly document various SBA required agreements such as landlord waivers and franchise agreements to comply with SBA program requirements.
• Order and review documents for various collateral types such as title commitments, UCC filings, Tax/Lien/Judgment searches to ensure all required due diligence is completed, and that proper vesting and lien position are correctly documented.
• Coordinate loan closings and information gathering with lending personnel, borrowers and their attorneys, title companies, and other vendors as needed.
• Review available loan documentation to ensure all required due diligence is completed and received prior to closing.
• Assist with compliance and risk management duties as required.
• Monitor the pipeline of loan applications and maintain accurate loan status reports.
• Prepare commitment letters, credit memoranda, and other loan documentation.
• Communicate with SBA representatives as needed for loan authorization or servicing issues.
• Stay current on changes to SBA programs, SOPs, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Finance, Business, Management Science, or a closely related field.
• 3 years of experience as a Credit Analyst, Assistant Manager, Credit Manager, or Financial Intern, or a similar position in commercial lending or credit underwriting.
• Specific experience with SBA loan programs such as SBA 7(a) and 504 loan programs.
• Experience working with Small Business Administration (SBA) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ongoing updates to the SOPs.
• Experience with SBA E-Tran service.
• Analyzing business and personal financial statements, tax returns, and cash flow projections.
• Calculating key ratios (DSCR, global cash flow, LTV, etc.).
• Experience with credit quality, policy adherence, and portfolio risk management.
• Writing, communicating, and preparing detailed credit memos.
• Interacting with loan officers, clients, and SBA representatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience with loan origination systems (e.g., LaserPro, Sageworks, nCino, or similar).
• Managing multiple deals and deadlines in a fast-paced lending environment.
• Using accuracy and detail with financial documentation and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Option to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S.
• Position requires travel to client locations several times a month.
• Position requires travel to SBA events 1-2 times a year.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental/vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on company performance and individual performance.