SBA Senior Loan Packaging & Closing Specialist (Remote) - HomeTrust Bank

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the loan processing (packaging and closing) of all SBA and USDA loans.  This role will work closely with the SBA Lending team, attorneys, third-party vendors, and other internal departments to process, close, and manage the SBA relationships with the highest degree of SBA loan program compliance.  The incumbent will provide administrative support relative to SBA loan origination and closing process and spearhead communication with clients, borrowers, brokers, government entities, and other third parties exercising discretion and judgment.  

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Manages the Commercial Loan Pipeline (CLP) record after the initial entry by the Relationship Manager, and monitors and updates status through each phase of process.
• Assists in the collection and review of required application and financial documents to establish the packaging checklist and Ten-Tab loan file organization.
• Drafts, reviews, and manages the SBA Processing (Packaging and Closing) Checklist, SBA Forms including 1919 and 1920’s, draft Authorizations, and Loan Commitment Letters.
• Reviews approved SBA and/or USDA credit application package to determine appropriate due diligence and documentation necessary to ensure proper collateral position and compliance with the Authorization and applicable SOPs.
• Packages, processes, and submits loan files and packages for various types of loans including GP and PLP loans.
• Updates CLP as items are completed, utilizing closing checklist, and provides frequent status updates to Borrower and SBA Relationship Manager.
• Engages HomeTrust Bank approved counsel for loan documents, coordinates ordering of UCC searches and title work, and reviews all UCC searches, title work, and final draft loan documents for accuracy and adherence to bank approval and SBA Authorization prior to closing.
• Approves and disburses funds per the final approved Settlement Statement, including verifying wiring instructions and initiating wires for disbursements, ensuring CLP is up to date for on-boarding. 
• Participates and contributes to weekly departmental and pipeline meetings.
• Performs a post-closing review of original executed loan documents, and compiles and sends to SBA Loan Servicing for onboarding with complete Ten Tab.

Job Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Required:

• 5+ years of loan processing experience, with 2+ years of experience in SBA packaging/closing.
• Experience in reviewing title work/title insurance.
• Experience in reviewing property, liability, and flood insurance policies.
• Experience with SBA programs, E-Tran, processing requirements, and the Standard Operating Procedure as it pertains to job functions.
• Experience managing client relationships and processes.
• Communicatively strong in conversational interactions and conflict resolution.
• Proficient with SharePoint and ShareFile.
• Above average communications skills with emphasis on listening and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and exceptional organization skills.
• Ability to understand and use bank policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance in conjunction with the SBA’s Standard Operating Procedures and USDA’s Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to prioritize duties and work independently.   
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to meet designated deadlines while remaining flexible to changing assignments.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and contribute to building a positive team atmosphere.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Operations Management.

About HomeTrust Bank

HomeTrust Bank, founded in 1926, is a North Carolina chartered, community-focused financial institution committed to providing value-added community banking through online/mobile channels and multiple locations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Learn more at www.htb.com. Apply today to take your first steps towards joining this talented population of employees within a growing organization. 

Work Environment, Physical Requirements  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  HomeTrust Bank promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace which includes reasonable accommodation of qualified applicants and employees.

•  This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Physical activity requiring reaching, sifting, lifting up to 25 lbs., finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing are required.
• The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• The employee may need to move around their office to attend meetings and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.

DISCLAIMER:  HomeTrust Bank is an evolving company.  As such this job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

HomeTrust Bank values and promotes diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our business and at every level within the company. We recruit, hire, and promote employees based on their individual ability and experience and in accordance with Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Our policy is that we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

HomeTrust Bank is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)