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ThinkingAhead Executive Search lists this Sr SBA Closer opportunity in nashville, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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
nCompensation:
$115,000 per year
Worksite address
nashville, TN, 37247, US
Who can apply
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