SBA Loan Closer Processor

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking to build a career—not just land your next job? Celtic Bank is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated SBA Loan Closer/Processor to join our growing team. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy learning, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to develop a rewarding career in commercial banking.

As an SBA Loan Closer/Processor, you'll play a key role in ensuring SBA loan transactions are accurately prepared, documented, and closed in compliance with SBA regulations and bank policies. You'll receive comprehensive, hands-on training while working alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your success. Whether you're beginning your banking career or looking to expand your expertise, Celtic Bank offers the mentorship, support, and advancement opportunities to help you grow.

At Celtic Bank, you're more than an employee—you're a valued member of a collaborative team that is passionate about helping small businesses succeed. We reward hard work, encourage continuous learning, and provide a business-casual environment where you can be yourself while building a meaningful career.

WHAT MAKES CELTIC DIFFERENT

• Managers are mentors
• Questions are encouraged
• Business causal is everyday
• Hard work is rewarded
• You’re always learning

WHAT YOU’LL DO AT CELTIC BANK

• Manage the commercial loan closing process to ensure that all closing requirements are met and that closing deadlines are achieved for each loan file in respective pipeline.
• Ensure loan file accuracy including all packaging documents, satisfaction of credit conditions and compliance with SBA lending requirements.
• Answer to Audited loan packages to ensure compliance with Bank and regulatory guidelines.
• Review closing documents for accuracy and compare the documents to commitment and loan summaries
• Identify missing documents or discrepancies in closing packages and ensure timely satisfaction of requirements.
• Clear conditions of loan commitments, clear loans for closing and document approved exceptions.
• Discern and resolve issues that may emerge during the loan closing process.
• Regularly provide production and loan status reports.
• Ensure correct lien position on all collateral.
• Schedule loans for closing and prepare loan closing worksheets for funding.
• Maintain superior level of customer service with customers, bank employees and department members.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge of all regulations related to closing procedures.

Requirements

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO DO IT

• 1-5 years' worth of experience in SBA financing preferred.
• 504 closing experience preferred.
• Commercial loan closing experience preferred.
• Current knowledge of banking regulations preferred.
• Demonstrated superior customer service skills.
• Ability to collaborate, influence and motivate.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong multi-tasking skills, ability to handle multiple files or projects at one time.
• Position requires a highly motivated go-getter with a great attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet and related computer skills.

Benefits

HOW YOU'LL BENEFIT

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life and long-term disability coverage
• HSA and FSA plans
• Holidays and paid time off requests
• Robust wellness program (we’re talking catered meals three times a week, lunch and learns, and onsite gym!)

Headquartered in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, Celtic Bank was named a top SBA lender in the nation in 2024! Celtic Bank is a leading nationwide lender specializing in SBA 7(a), SBA 504, USDA B&I, express loans, asset-based loans, commercial real estate loans and commercial construction loans.

Celtic Bank is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws.

Physical and Other Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Stationary Work: The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to type, handle documents, and perform other office related duties. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Mobility: The employee in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Communicate: The employee is regularly required to talk or hear and will frequently communicate with others. Must be able to read, write and understand fluent English.
• Work Model: The employee in this position will work either a fully Onsite, Hybrid or Remote work model. All employees, regardless of location, may be required to travel to the Salt Lake City office for mandatory company meetings, events, or related occasions.
• Utah-based employees: Hybrid work schedule available after initial training period in our Salt Lake City, Utah office – department and job requirements