Loan Administrator - CRE

Associated Bank - Corp; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Paid time off

Diversity-focused ERGs

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Associated Bank seeks a detail-oriented professional to facilitate commercial real estate loan closings and ongoing monitoring from due diligence through post-closing follow-up.

You will work with borrowers, counsel, lenders, and title companies to ensure timely funding and accurate documentation within regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of customer service experience in a professional office environment.
• 3+ years of experience in commercial lending, commercial real estate finance, legal documentation, accounting, and/or loan-related data systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate commercial real estate loan closings from due diligence collection through booking and funding.
• Review and facilitate loan documentation, ensuring closing requirements and conditions are satisfied prior to funding.
• Partner with borrowers, legal counsel, lenders, title companies, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain transaction timelines.
• Prepare and review settlement statements, process loan disbursements, and support accurate funding activities.
• Manage construction loan monitoring activities, including processing equity and loan draws and coordinating due diligence reviews.
• Monitor post-closing deliverables, follow up on outstanding documentation, and ensure complete and accurate loan files.
• Maintain data accuracy across loan administration and document management systems.
• Support compliance with banking regulations, internal policies, and established procedures throughout the loan lifecycle.

Skills

Customer service

Commercial lending

Commercial real estate finance

Legal documentation

Accounting

Loan data systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/Finance/Accounting

Job description

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

CLOSING: Provide facilitation of the loan closing and/or construction monitoring process and superior customer service to the deal team and The Loan Administrator plays a key role in facilitating commercial real estate loan closings and construction loan monitoring activities from due diligence through funding and post-closing follow-up. This position works closely with borrowers, legal counsel, lending teams, and other stakeholders to ensure transactions are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable policies and regulatory requirements. The role also helps deliver a high-quality customer experience throughout the loan lifecycle.

This position is open to the following markets: Dallas, Chicago, Houston, and Minneapolis

Job Accountabilities

• Coordinate commercial real estate loan closings from due diligence collection through booking and funding.
• Review and facilitate loan documentation, ensuring closing requirements and conditions are satisfied prior to funding.
• Partner with borrowers, legal counsel, lenders, title companies, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain transaction timelines.
• Prepare and review settlement statements, process loan disbursements, and support accurate funding activities.
• Manage construction loan monitoring activities, including processing equity and loan draws and coordinating due diligence reviews.
• Monitor post-closing deliverables, follow up on outstanding documentation, and ensure complete and accurate loan files.
• Maintain data accuracy across loan administration and document management systems.
• Support compliance with banking regulations, internal policies, and established procedures throughout the loan lifecycle.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of customer service experience in a professional office environment.
• 3+ years of experience in commercial lending, commercial real estate finance, legal documentation, accounting, and/or loan-related data systems.

Preferred

• 3+ years of loan administration experience focused on construction loan monitoring and/or loan closing.
• 3+ years of experience reviewing and analyzing credit and loan documentation.
• 3+ years of commercial real estate due diligence review experience.

Why You'll Love Working Here

You’ll collaborate with a diverse team of lending, legal, and operational professionals while supporting complex commercial real estate transactions that make a meaningful impact. This role offers the opportunity to build expertise in loan closing, construction monitoring, regulatory compliance, and customer relationship management while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focusedColleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave,anemployee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
• Personal banking, loan, investmentand insurance benefits.

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest.Join our community onFacebook,LinkedInandX.

Artificial Intelligence Statement

To support our recruiting process, we may use artificial intelligence ("AI") or automated technologies to collect, organize, sort, and analyze information submitted by applicants. These tools may assist our Talent Acquisition professionals in identifying applicants who appear to satisfy the minimum qualifications for a position.

AI is not used to make employment decisions on behalf of Associated Bank. No applicant will be selected or rejected solely based on the output of an AI tool. Hiring decisions are made by Associated Bank personnel who review applicant information and exercise independent judgment in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank's anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please [e-mail] you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

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The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.

$23.16 - $39.70 per hour