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b1BANK · 2 hours ago

SBA Lending Specialist

Houston-NASA Pkwy., Houston, TX, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

b1BANK is seeking an SBA Lending Specialist who will serve as the centralized subject matter expert for all SBA loan closings and documentation across the bank. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with SBA regulations, standardizing processes, and collaborating with various stakeholders to facilitate accurate and timely SBA loan closings.

BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceWealth Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary resource for SBA loan documentation, closing requirements, and compliance standards

Review and validate SBA application documents, approval conditions, and closing packages

Ensure proper documentation of equity injection, collateral, and security instruments

Monitor and resolve documentation exceptions to maintain SBA guaranty integrity

Develop and maintain SBA closing procedures, checklists, and training materials

Standardize workflows across markets to improve efficiency and consistency

Provide guidance and mentorship to lending staff on SBA requirements and best practices

Coordinate with bankers, attorneys, title companies, and third-party vendors to facilitate timely closings

Act as liaison between SBA lending teams, LSP (Waterstone), and internal departments to resolve complex issues

Influence stakeholders to adopt SBA compliance standards without direct supervisory authority

Support SBA portfolio growth by reducing errors and accelerating loan cycle times

Assist in construction loan disbursement processes and ensure compliance with SBA guidelines

Prepare reports and track SBA loan performance metrics for management review

Qualification

SBA loan expertiseSBA compliance knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteLoan processing systemsBilingualConstruction lending familiarityCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTime management skills