Community Lending & Capital Access Specialist

Opportunity Finance Network; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridging Virginia, a key part of the Capital Access Hub, seeks a CAM to help originate and process loans for small businesses in Hampton Roads and beyond. You will review applications, assess readiness, and coordinate with partner agencies to provide coaching and technical assistance.

You'll work to ensure timely closings, manage relationships from origination to servicing, and engage in community outreach to expand access to capital for people of color and women in underserved areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2–3 years directly related work experience required.
• Experience with federal/state lending programs a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Strong financial analysis, time management, and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage borrower experience and referrals for loan applications.
• Assess capital readiness and coordinate with partner agencies for coaching.
• Respond to loan inquiries and screen transactions for alignment with lending strategies.
• Originate and package loans; submit to underwriters for consideration.
• Present loans to approval authorities and ensure timely closing and disbursement.
• Manage loan relationships from origination through servicing and post-closing items.
• Conduct monthly outreach and support marketing in underserved communities.
• Support portfolio management and post-loan assistance with site visits.
• Collaborate with partners to grow the lending network and resources.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

Independent / strategic thinker

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

2–3 years related work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

LenderFit

Salesforce

Job description

Bridging Virginia, a key part of the Capital Access Hub, seeks a CAM to help originate and process loans for small businesses in Hampton Roads and beyond. You will review applications, assess readiness, and coordinate with partner agencies to provide coaching and technical assistance.

You'll work to ensure timely closings, manage relationships from origination to servicing, and engage in community outreach to expand access to capital for people of color and women in underserved areas.