Senior SBA Loan Eligibility Lead

Fifth Third Bank; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank is seeking a Sr. SBA Eligibility Coordinator to oversee the processing, packaging, and closing of large SBA and government-guaranteed loans, including SBA 7(a), Express, 504, USDA, and SSBCI programs.

You will ensure compliance with SBA and bank policies, prepare documentation, and maintain organized loan files for audits. In this role, you will coordinate with internal teams, provide training, review eligibility requirements, and support loan closings while upholding risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of packaging and closing experience in the SBA industry.
• Extensive knowledge of the SBA regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supports the SBA lending Specialist Team Lead in processing SBA loans for agency approval and loan closing for larger, more complex loans.
• Assist in forming policies and procedures for approving and closing SBA loans to minimize risk.
• Collaborate with internal partners to identify areas of improvement and loan process efficiencies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Fifth Third Bank is seeking a Sr. SBA Eligibility Coordinator to oversee the processing, packaging, and closing of large SBA and government-guaranteed loans, including SBA 7(a), Express, 504, USDA, and SSBCI programs.

You will ensure compliance with SBA and bank policies, prepare documentation, and maintain organized loan files for audits. In this role, you will coordinate with internal teams, provide training, review eligibility requirements, and support loan closings while upholding risk