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Commercial Lending Associate – Entry Level

Loan Code
Birmingham, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2027

Commercial Lending Associate – Entry Level

Loan Code is looking for a motivated recent college graduate who wants to build a career in commercial lending, business finance, and commercial real estate.

This is an entry-level, full-time, in-office position in Birmingham, Michigan. Prior commercial lending experience is not required. We are looking for someone who is intelligent, organized, professional, eager to learn, and comfortable taking responsibility.

You will work directly with our lending team on real commercial financing transactions, including business acquisitions, commercial real estate, SBA financing, construction, working capital, equipment financing, refinancing, and business expansion.

What You’ll Do

  • Communicate with prospective and existing borrowers
  • Follow up with new leads and schedule calls
  • Collect tax returns, financial statements, applications, and supporting documents
  • Review files for missing information
  • Keep borrowers organized and accountable for outstanding items
  • Maintain accurate deal information in HubSpot
  • Track active transactions and important deadlines
  • Re-engage prior clients and opportunities
  • Communicate with referral partners
  • Assist with loan packages and lender submissions
  • Help move qualified borrowers from initial inquiry through application, approval, and closing

What You’ll Learn

  • Commercial lending
  • SBA financing
  • Commercial real estate lending
  • Business acquisitions
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Loan structuring
  • Credit and underwriting
  • Working with banks and credit unions
  • Client relationship management
  • Deal execution

Who We’re Looking For

  • Recent college graduate or early-career professional
  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Real Estate, or a related field
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Persistent and comfortable with follow-up
  • Professional and confident communicating with business owners
  • Able to manage multiple priorities
  • Responsible, dependable, and eager to learn
  • Interested in finance, lending, banking, real estate, or entrepreneurship

Compensation & Benefits

  • $50,000 annual base salary
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Employee benefits
  • Opportunity for increased compensation and responsibility as you grow
  • Clear advancement path into an Advisor role

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000

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