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Small Business Loan Specialist
Company | WaFd Bank |
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Location | Seattle, WA, USA |
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Salary | $50000 – $85000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- High school diploma, on-the-job training, and ongoing education.
- 1-3+ years of experience in commercial or consumer loan processing, closing or underwriting.
- Experience in banking or financial services.
- Experience working with loan documentation systems and workflow tools is also valuable.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple loans and processes at once.
- Knowledge of bank policies, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency with systems like LOS (Loan Origination Systems), and general office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Excellent communication skills, especially for coordinating between SBA, internal teams, and possibly clients.
- Understanding of loan documentation, funding, closing, and quality control.
Responsibilities
- Process, document, close and provide quality control assistance on Small Business Express products.
- Facilitate consistent and clear communication between branches and internal teams.
- Complete LaserPro loan documents in support of Small Business Express products.
- Accurately execute maintenance of loan files, including documentation and record-keeping in accordance with regulations and organizational standards.
- Facilitate consistent and clear communication between SBA and internal teams.
- Track, manage, and resolve SBA documentation requests in support of SBA loan.
- Serve as a key resource for teammates and other departments, providing guidance and information on small business and SBA lending.
- Oversee the efficient and accurate processing of small business and SBA requisitions and related tasks.
- Handle complex quality control issues and situations, providing solutions that align with policy and regulatory requirements.
- Follow established processes and standards to comply with relevant regulations and company policies.
- Promptly review changes in policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure processes are being completed accurately.
- Stay current with industry trends, SBA regulations, and bond lending best practices through continuous education, training, and professional development opportunities.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of Currency Transaction Reports, Suspicious Activity Reports and other recordkeeping requirements.
- Complete and pass all assigned eLearning courses and certifications as required.
- Avoid all real or perceived conflicts of interest and always maintain client privacy and confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.