iBusiness Funding is a technology company focused on our mission to provide working capital to small and medium sized businesses in an efficient and transparent manner. We are committed to our four values of success: innovation, integrity, enjoyment, and family. 

Our parent company is a top 15 SBA 7(a) preferred lender with SBA express and small loan capabilities.

Position Description:

We are looking for an USDA Underwriter to join our dynamic and growing team. You will be reviewing USDA B&I, CF, REAP, and WWD applications for our USDA Rural Development loan products. Your responsibilities include reviewing applications against an approval checklist by product type, completing initial eligibility analysis, financial statement spreading, detailed analysis of repayment capacity and financial metrics, and preparing the Credit Memo for final credit approval. You will also be responsible for ensuring the closing team has the details they need to effectively close the loan and confirm they have gathered all required stipulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews each assigned USDA application following completion of the pre-screen process
• Apply knowledge of 7 CFR 5001 regulations to evaluate loan applications for accuracy, completeness, and eligibility
• Periodically engages in discussions of prospective loan requests with BDA/BDOs, prospective borrowers, closing partners, and Credit Leadership
• Performs detailed analysis of financial statement spreads and repayment capacity for borrowers, affiliate business entities, and corporate and personal guarantors
• Reviews business and personal credit reports, as well as industry and market data
• Identifies and properly mitigates all risks associated with each assigned USDA application
• Prepares an appropriately detailed Credit Memorandum outlining terms and conditions for loan closing, summarizing financial and business analysis, and addressing mitigation of all identified risks
• Demonstrates excellent working knowledge of all systems utilized by the department

Qualifications for Success:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Three (3) or more years of USDA Rural Development experience
• Three (3) or more years in commercial loan underwriting, financial analysis, or portfolio management experience
• Ability to prioritize and operate with a sense of urgency
• Proficient in financial spreading
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders

Physical Demands:

The physical demands of the position are typical of those found in a traditional office environment. Employees will not need to walk significant distances nor lift substantial weight. Employee will need to be able to remain seated at a desk for 8-9 hours in a typical workday.

Conclusion:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.