What are the responsibilities and job description for the SBA Underwriter position at Port 51 Lending?
Who Are We?
Port 51 Lending is a growing SBA 7(a) non-bank lender serving all communities throughout the United States.
We are seeking exceptional candidates to join our growing team! Take your talents and SBA knowledge to the next level by working with a team of experts that proactively and constructively communicate and support each other, their partners, customers and communities.
Ready to join a team of imaginative, driven individuals like you? It’s your career, you deserve to imagine more.
About the Position:
Our SBA Loan Underwriter will have experience in 7(a) underwriting in a variety of industries and transaction types. They will analyze, underwrite and facilitate SBA 7(a) loans in a fast-paced team atmosphere.
What You Will Do:
- Demonstrate and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the SBA SOP as well as knowledge of various SBA programs
- Understand what differentiates Port 51 Lending from our competitors and demonstrate our unique approach to small business lending in all aspects of their work with borrowers, colleagues and partners
- Review and analyze financial packages for completeness, SBA program eligibility and creditworthiness and follow the credit through its life cycle
- Demonstrate strong credit underwriting skills by producing clear, correct, concise and thorough Loan Reports
- Engage and review appropriate third-party reports
- Communicate proactively and constructively with the customer as well as business development, closing and servicing colleagues to achieve appropriate deliverables
- Contribute to the company’s overall production, portfolio performance and reputation while striving to meet or exceed individual goals
- Apply state of the art technologies to support best in class service
- Ensure that all activities and work functions follow compliance requirements and SBA regulations
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or other acceptable related experience
- Minimum of 5 years SBA 7(a) credit underwriting experience
- Maintain confidentiality of company and client information
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Proficiency with personal computers and software applications
- Ability to travel
- Outstanding collaboration skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with all levels of employees, management, and third parties
- Possess excellent multi-tasking skills
- Capability of working effectively under limited supervision
- Ability to identify issues and opportunities and explore solutions
- Ability to create and maintain a positive and cohesive team work environment
- Ability to meet strict timelines and service level agreements
- Strong PC skills required along with an ability to quickly learn new systems
- Ability to work effectively in a remote setting
Working Conditions/Demands:
- Remote setting.
- Primarily a sedentary position requiring long periods of time working at a computer.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.