Loan Officer

Hybrid, Remote - US

Leader Bank is looking for exceptionally dedicated team members to join one of the region’s fastest growing community banks and mortgage lenders. At the time of its founding in 2002, Leader Bank had one branch office, $6.5 million in assets and 7 team members. Since then, the Bank has become one of the most successful banks in Massachusetts with $4 billion in assets, more than 400 team members, 6 branch offices, and annual mortgage originations of over $5 billion.

Exemplary products and an innovative spirit have driven Leader Bank’s rapid growth over the years, and our team members embrace these values. Our mission is to obsess over our clients, make them feel valued, and maintain long-term relationships with them by constantly enhancing our products and processes to always be improving our client experience. For our team members, Leader Bank prioritizes competitive compensation and benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and an environment that fosters diversity and inclusion.

Summary

The Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Officer is responsible for developing, soliciting and promoting new SBA loans independently by working and maintaining relationships with outside and inside referral partners. The role will develop a plan to generate new loan applications, prepare credit analyses, present credit requests to executive management, monitor payment records, and maintain a working relationship with current and potential borrowers. 

 Responsibilities

• Direct calling on referrals from inside and outside bank partners in a direct effort to develop new loan business.
• Meet/exceed production related goals on new loans, per individual lender LO.
• Collect necessary information from loan applicants for loan requests to be understood, properly underwritten, and monitored through weekly pipeline sales meetings.
• Respond to the credit department’s questions pertaining to the underwriting process to determine the credit worthiness of loan applicants.
• Effectively present information to senior management.
• Work with customers throughout the application and closing process
• Maintain working knowledge of lending related legal and regulatory compliance issues in coordination with our VP of SBA Administration/Operations.
• Participate in regular sales and marketing meetings and events to promote the bank’s products and services.
• Provide exceptional client service

 Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree 
• The ideal candidate must have a minimum 6-10 years in a commercial lending/SBA environment
• Must be detailed oriented with good problem-solving skills.
• Solid organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial statements and legal documents.
• Proven decision-making ability
• Proficient in MS Windows/Outlook

Leader Bank offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including 401k plan with corporate match, medical and dental insurance, and the opportunity to work for a fast growing, local organization.

Leader Bank, N.A. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military status, veteran status, or any other protected class.