SBA Loan Closer

Fifth Third Bank; Ohio; Remote; USD 54,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank is seeking an SBA Lending Consultant to serve as the SBA subject matter expert, educating customers and internal partners on SBA loan products and SOPs. You will structure loans to meet SBA guidelines and sell SBA products to existing customers and prospects, helping grow the bank’s SBA portfolio.

You will collaborate with bankers and internal teams, train staff on SBA programs, and coordinate closings with attorneys and partners while maintaining accurate pipeline reporting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of SBA lending experience, including origination and servicing.
• Strong knowledge of SBA loan programs and SOPs.
• Ability to structure and present compliant SBA loan deals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to educate customers and partners.
• Experience partnering with bankers, business development officers, or sales teams.
• Experience navigating SBA eligibility and underwriting processes.
• Strong analytical and credit skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer SBA lending needs and ensure SOP compliance.
• Identify SBA-eligible lending opportunities with internal partners.
• Support in prospect conversations, loan structuring, and eligibility briefs for underwriting approval.
• Train frontline staff and partners on SBA programs and guidelines.
• Update teams on SBA policy changes or program enhancements.
• Coordinate with attorneys and internal/closing partners for timely loan closings.
• Maintain pipeline reporting and prepare SBA submission documentation.

Skills

SBA lending knowledge

SOPs understanding

Credit analysis

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance or related field

Job description

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About Provide

Powered by Fifth Third Bank, Provide empowers entrepreneurs to build their legacies. As the leader in tech-enabled financial services for aspiring and established small business owners, Provide offers an unmatched combination of industry expertise, personalized service, and customized financial products - enabling entrepreneurs to achieve their ownership dreams, realize financial independence, and strengthen their communities. Founded in a one-bedroom San Francisco apartment in 2013, Provide was acquired by Fifth Third in 2021, and in 2023, was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more at getprovide.com, and join the conversation on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

Our team is growing

Provide’s Sales team is looking for a bold, compassionate, and focused SBA Lending Consultant to empower small business owners to build their legacies by driving the growth and success of the Bank’s Small Business Administration (SBA) loan portfolio. In this role, you will focus on acting as an SBA subject matter expert to educate customers and internal partners about SBA loan products, structuring loans to meet SBA guidelines, and presenting and selling loan products to both existing customers and prospects.

As a Provide and Fifth Third Bank team member, you will be responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. You will be accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues and ensuring that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the risk appetites of Provide and Fifth Third Bank, you will be expected to achieve results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

A day in the life

• Evaluate customer needs and ensure all SBA lending activities meet SBA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Collaborate with internal partners to identify SBA-eligible lending opportunities
• Assist in prospect conversations, loan structure support, and eligibility summaries for SBA underwriting approval
• Help train front-line staff and internal partners on SBA programs, guidelines, and eligibility
• Conduct ongoing sessions to update teams on SBA policy changes or program enhancements
• Coordinate with attorneys, along with internal operations and closing partners, to ensure smooth and timely loan closings
• Maintain accurate pipeline reporting and help prepare necessary documentation for SBA submission and loan approval

Our newest teammate will have

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in SBA lending, including hands-on experience with SBA loan origination and servicing, and familiarity with SBA loan packaging and submission platforms (e.g., SBA One)
• In-depth knowledge of SBA loan programs and SOPs
• Demonstrated ability to structure and present compelling and compliant SBA loan deals
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and educate others
• Experience partnering directly with bankers, business development officers, or sales teams
• Experience navigating the SBA eligibility and underwriting process
• Strong analytical and credit skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Comfort in customer-facing environments
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated working style and strong problem-solving skills

Bonus points for

• Experience facilitating SBA loan transactions for customers sourced by branches, business bankers, relationship managers, or other bank channels

SBA Loan Closer

Total Base Pay Range 54,400.00 - 111,500.00 USD Annual

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well‑being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

LOCATION -- Virtual, Ohio 00000

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