Loan Officer

Minnesota Bankers Association; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with immediate vesting

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WBD, Inc. is seeking a Minnesota Loan Officer to expand our SBA 504 lending presence across Minnesota. The role may be based anywhere in Minnesota and will start remotely, with travel within the state as needed.

You will develop and maintain relationships with banks, credit unions, economic development organizations, business owners, and referral partners, guiding transactions from prospecting through closing and delivering excellent customer service to help small businesses grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field required.
• Minimum of two years of commercial lending, business banking, relationship management, or related financial services experience.
• SBA lending experience preferred.
• Credit analysis or underwriting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities and expand WBD's presence throughout Minnesota.
• Build and maintain relationships with lending partners, referral sources, and business owners. Educate lenders and borrowers on SBA 504 financing programs.
• Conduct presentations, meetings, and training opportunities within your market.
• Collaborate with underwriting, closing, servicing, and management teams to ensure a seamless customer experience. Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the lending process.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while helping small businesses access capital for growth and expansion.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics

Job description

Loan Officer

WBD, Inc.

Remote work anywhere in Minnesota

Job Description

WBD, one of the nation's leading Certified Development Companies (CDCs), is seeking a Minnesota Loan Officer to help expand our SBA 504 lending presence throughout Minnesota. This position may be based anywhere in Minnesota and will initially operate remotely. As a Minnesota Loan Officer, you will develop and maintain relationships with banks, credit unions, economic development organizations, business owners, and other referral partners. You will serve as a trusted advisor and SBA financing resource while guiding transactions from initial prospecting through closing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities and expand WBD's presence throughout Minnesota.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with lending partners, referral sources, and business owners. Educate lenders and borrowers on SBA 504 financing programs.
• Conduct presentations, meetings, and training opportunities within your market.
• Collaborate with underwriting, closing, servicing, and management teams to ensure a seamless customer experience. Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the lending process.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while helping small businesses access capital for growth and expansion.

Why Join WBD?

• One of the nation's top-performing SBA 504 lenders.
• Strong reputation among lenders and referral partners.
• Dedicated underwriting, closing, servicing, and marketing support.
• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation opportunities.
• Flexible remote work arrangement within Minnesota.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) with immediate vesting, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field required.
• Minimum of two years of commercial lending, business banking, relationship management, or related financial services experience.
• SBA lending experience preferred.
• Credit analysis or underwriting experience preferred.
• Strong business development and relationship management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within Minnesota.

About Us

WBD is a nonprofit Certified Development Company (CDC) and one of the nation's leading SBA 504 lenders. For more than 40 years, WBD has partnered with banks, credit unions, economic development organizations, and business owners to provide financing solutions that help small businesses grow and create jobs.

Our team-first culture emphasizes collaboration, integrity, responsiveness, and outstanding customer service. We are committed to supporting our lending partners and helping businesses strengthen the communities they serve throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota.

WBD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.