SBA Underwriter

Regions Financial Corporation; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Disability Benefits

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Associate Volunteer Program

Job summary

Regions Financial Corporation in Hoover, Alabama is seeking an SBA Underwriter to provide underwriting support for the Regions SBA Portfolio. This role reviews applications, analyzes financial statements, and prepares credit packages to support timely loan decisions.

The position is exempt, full-time, with incentive eligibility and a lending authority up to $750,000. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 5 years SBA experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Five (5) years of SBA experience, commercial loan underwriting, financial analysis or portfolio management experience.
• Underwriter to review SBA applications and prepare credit memos.
• Eligible for individual lending authority up to $750,000.

Responsibilities

• Review SBA applications following Pre-Underwriting Review.
• Evaluate loan applications for accuracy, completeness, and eligibility.
• Prepare detailed credit memos outlining terms and risk mitigations.
• Mentor SBA Underwriter I and II.
• Handle applications up to $750,000.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Strong verbal and written

Identify issues

Prioritize and urgency

Collaborate with stakeholders

Organized and detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Location 2050 Parkway Office Circle, Hoover, AL 35244, United States of America Category Corporate Banking Job Id R107163

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.

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Job Description:

At Regions, the SBA Underwriter provides underwriting support for the Regions SBA Portfolio. This position serves as the primary evaluation point for SBA loan requests with responsibilities including reviewing applications against approval checklist by product type, completing initial eligibility analysis, financial statement spreading, detailed analysis of repayment capacity and financial metrics, and initial Credit Approval Package preparation. The SBA Underwriter may also provide the initial framework for various credit servicing activities, including establishing requirements for ongoing monitoring of financial statements, ratios or other performance metrics, collateral management, and overall performance of SBA loans.

Primary Responsibilities

• Reviews each assigned SBA application following completion of the Pre-Underwriting Review process
• Applies knowledge of SBA Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to evaluate loan applications for accuracy, completeness, and eligibility
• Confirms accurate execution of tasks performed by SBA Underwriter I
• Provides mentoring and support for SBA Underwriter I and II
• Primarily handles applications with total credit exposure greater than $350,000
• Periodically engages in pre-flight discussions of prospective loan requests with SBA Bankers, Sales Managers, and Credit Leadership
• Performs detailed analysis of financial statement spreads and repayment capacity for borrowers, affiliate business entities, and corporate and personal guarantors
• Reviews business and personal credit reports, as well as industry and market data
• Identifies and properly mitigates all risks associated with each assigned SBA application
• Prepares an appropriately detailed credit memorandum outlining terms and conditions for loan closing, summarizing financial and business analysis, and addressing mitigation of all identified risks
• Demonstrates excellent working knowledge of all systems utilized by the department
• Eligible for individual lending authority up to $750,000

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

This position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Five (5) years of SBA experience, commercial loan underwriting, financial analysis or portfolio management experience

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to identify and voice issues
• Ability to prioritize and operate with a sense of urgency
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

Position Type

Full time

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum:

$80,924.25 USD

Median:

$103,070.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:

This role is eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive plan. Employees have the potential to receive a discretionary award based on performance against defined metrics and goals.

Benefits Information

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Location Details

Riverchase Complex North Building

Location:

Hoover, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.

Job Seekers with a Disability

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