Small Business Loan Closer

Fifth Third Bank; Ohio; Remote; USD 48,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank is seeking a Small Business Loan Closer to guide clients and professional teams through the lending process. You will lead the review of deal structures, ensure closing conditions are met, and coordinate with advisors to secure timely funding.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of related experience, a strong grasp of lending guidelines, and excellent communication skills. The role is remote with a Virtual Ohio location and includes an incentive plan alongside comprehensive

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lending guidelines and closing procedures.
• Ability to review complex documents and identify actionable items.
• Experience in Closing, Sales, Finance or Commercial Real Estate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage a pipeline of active deals in the closing stage with minimal oversight.
• Explain closing conditions and required documents for lending decisions.
• Interact with clients to fulfill closing conditions and provide guidance.
• Collaborate with client advisors/partners to obtain necessary information.
• Coordinate with legal counsel, diligence providers, and title/escrow for CRE closings.
• Communicate timelines and ensure accuracy and timeliness of funded loans.
• Review, evaluate and resolve issues related to documents and policies.

Skills

Lending guidelines

Underwriting

Closing procedures

Communication skills

Organization and prioritization

Teamwork and customer service

Commercial real estate knowledge

Practice finance / construction PM

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Small Business Loan Closer page is loaded## Small Business Loan Closerlocations: Virtualtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 20, 2026 (9 days left to apply)job requisition id: R75005**Make banking a Fifth Third better(R)**GENERAL FUNCTION:The Small Business Loan Closer is responsible for guiding clients and their respective professional services teams through the fulfillment cycle of the lending process. Responsible for leading the team in reviewing and validating deal structures for all small business lines. Accountable for providing accurate, clear, and concise information, and a superior lending experience for external clients through multi-channel interactions. Primary loan facilitator in an external facing capacity to ensure work-flow deadlines and service level agreements are met.Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Actively manage a pipeline of active deals in the closing stage including complex structures and multi-facility transactions with minimal oversight.* Fluently articulate the purpose and requirements of loan closing conditions; explain products and policies in a clear, concise manner to ensure understanding of documents needed for a lending decision.* Interactively work with clients on procedures to fulfill closing conditions; provide basic technical support and guidance as needed.* Work closely with client advisors/partners to obtain information required to satisfy closing conditions (e.g. leases, sale agreements, bank statements).* Effectively communicate to all stakeholders to manage funding timing expectations; maintain high level of customer service by communicating with designated parties in a timely manner ensuring all information is delivered professionally and accurately.* Review, evaluate, and analyze documents; work independently to research and resolve issues or answer questions that often involve interpretation of policies and procedures; ensure accurate, complete, and timely execution; consistently meet all quality and adherence standards.* Collaborate with Provide stakeholders on the closing diligence review process to ensure loans are collateralized properly and funded efficiently.* Coordinate commercial real estate closings with designated legal counsel, diligence providers, and title/escrow offices.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:* NoneMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience preferred* 2-3 years of related experience* In-depth knowledge of lending guidelines, underwriting and closing procedures; ability to identify actionable items while reviewing detailed and complex documents* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills* Prior experience in Closing, Sales, Finance or Commercial Real Estate; experience in Practice Finance or Construction project management preferred* PC proficient in Windows based software programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)* Ability to analyze policies, procedures and guidelines and make recommendations that maximize productivity while adhering to risk guidelines* Demonstrated teamwork, collaboration and customer service skillsSmall Business Loan CloserTotal Base Pay Range 48,100.00 - 96,200.00 USD AnnualAt 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: or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.LOCATION - Virtual, Ohio 00000Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes - no matter how they are submitted - will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee.Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.