Senior SBA & CRE Lending Solutions Specialist

JPMorgan Chase; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase’s Lending Solutions team in Houston seeks a Senior Lending Solutions Specialist to manage SBA and CRE business loans, coordinating documentation, due diligence, and closing processes across markets. You will partner with BRMs and specialists to ensure accurate, compliant loan packages for approved loans up to $20 million.

The role emphasizes risk management, vendor coordination, and timely loan closings, requiring high attention to detail and independent judgment in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 2 years commercial loan or related lending experience.
• 1 year experience documenting real estate secured loans.
• Strong knowledge of Business Banking loan documentation, perfection of collateral, as well as laws and regulations affecting appropriate due diligence.
• Experience working in Apstar and Hot Docs.
• Able to act independently in a high-volume environment.
• Able to act as subject matter expert.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to effectively communicate to internal partners.
• College degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilize internal systems to identify information needed and provide to the Credit Officer.
• Utilize workflow tools to monitor status of new deals, annual reviews, and renewals until it is in the credit evaluation stage.
• Review commercial credit application packages for adherence to credit policy and determination of appropriate due diligence necessary to ensure proper collateral position.
• Review business entity and organizational documents to include trust agreements, good standing of business entities and UCC searches.
• Coordinate obtaining and review: equipment valuations, flood checks, as well as other reports and information.
• Exercise critical judgment in reviewing and evaluating real estate title work, valuation reports, environmental reports, and purchase and lease agreements, ensuring that all aspects align with strategic objectives and risk management criteria.
• Apply analytical decision-making skills to review and verify complex Small Business Administration (SBA) documentation, ensuring accuracy and full compliance with relevant guidelines and regulations, while identifying and addressing any potential issues proactively.
• Exercise sound judgment in evaluating all reports and information related to collateral evaluation and verification, ensuring that the terms and conditions of the credit approval are met before proceeding.
• Utilize decision-making skills to prepare custom loan and compliance documentation that effectively safeguards the bank’s interests, considering all potential risks and legal requirements.
• Make informed decisions when scheduling loan closings with escrow/title companies, coordinating effectively to ensure a smooth and timely process.
• Demonstrate problem-solving abilities to resolve and complete unbookable loans and address holds from loan servicing, ensuring all issues are addressed efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Commercial loan experience

Real estate loan documentation

Independent / high-volume work

Attention to detail

Communication with internal partners

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

Apstar

Hot Docs

Job description

JPMorgan Chase’s Lending Solutions team in Houston seeks a Senior Lending Solutions Specialist to manage SBA and CRE business loans, coordinating documentation, due diligence, and closing processes across markets. You will partner with BRMs and specialists to ensure accurate, compliant loan packages for approved loans up to $20 million.

The role emphasizes risk management, vendor coordination, and timely loan closings, requiring high attention to detail and independent judgment in a fast-paced