Senior SBA Loan Coordinator

divh2Senior SBA Loan Coordinator/h2pThe Senior SBA Loan Coordinator is responsible for managing and supporting all aspects of the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan process from application through closing and funding. This role serves as a key liaison between borrowers, underwriters, loan officers, closing teams, and SBA departments to ensure smooth, accurate, and compliant processing of 7(a) and 504 loan transactions. The Senior Coordinator also provides mentoring, process oversight, and leadership to SBA Specialists, ensuring adherence to SBA SOPs and internal bank policies./ppWaFd Bank is proud of the high value that we all place on simply being kind when serving our co-workers and clients./ppESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:/pulliServe as the subject matter expert on SBA loan documentation, eligibility, application packaging, and compliance requirements./liliCoordinate and manage the end-to-end loan process for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, including file intake, eligibility analysis, underwriting coordination, and closing preparation./liliReview and validate borrower documentation to ensure it meets SBA guidelines prior to submission to underwriting./liliWork with loan officers and underwriters to gather required documents and respond to credit and SBA queries./liliPrepare and review SBA loan application packages, including E-Tran submission, and track approvals./liliOversee the collection and verification of all post-approval conditions prior to closing and funding./liliCollaborate with internal and external partners (borrowers, attorneys, title companies, and SBA representatives) to coordinate loan closings./liliEnsure complete and compliant loan files are maintained in accordance with bank and SBA record retention policies./liliProvide training and guidance to other SBA Specialists./liliStay current on changes in SBA SOPs, regulatory guidance, and industry trends./liliAdhere to bank policies and procedures designed to comply with Federal regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, and OFAC regulations./liliAvoid all real or perceived conflicts of interest and always maintain client privacy and confidentiality./liliPerform other job duties as assigned./liliSupport audits, reviews, and reporting as needed./li/ulh2Qualifications/h2pJOB EVALUATION FACTORS:/pulliBachelors degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field preferred./liliMinimum of 5 years of experience in SBA lending or loan coordination, including extensive experience with SBA 7(a) and/or 504 loan programs./liliStrong knowledge of the current SBA SOP and SBA E-Tran systems./liliExperience with loan origination systems (e.g., LaserPro, nCino, or similar) is preferred./li/ulpSkills/Knowledge/Abilities:/pulliEffective Communication - Facilitate consistent and clear communication between clients and internal teams to ensure seamless operations./liliProblem Resolution - Handle complex quality control issues and situations, providing solutions that align with policy and regulatory requirements./liliRegulatory Compliance - Follow established processes and standards to comply with relevant regulations and company policies./liliAttention to Detail - Must have good typing and clerical skills, as well as accuracy and attention to detail./liliMust be proficient with Microsoft Office applications (primarily Word, Excel and PowerPoint)/liliOrganized and efficient

must be able to prioritize work assignments in a consistent manner to ensure timely and efficient production./li/ulh2Benefits/h2pAt WaFd Bank you get all of these great benefits!/pulliPaid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays/liliHealth insurance/liliStock options/liliGenerous 7% 401(k) employer matching*/liliPaid Parental Leave/liliLife and ADD insurance/liliLong-term disability/liliTuition Reimbursement/liliEmployee assistance programs/liliPre-tax health and dependent-care spending plans/li/ulh2EEO Statement/h2pWe are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and/or veteran status, or disability in accordance with Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. WaFd Bank does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. WaFd Bank is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800.324.9375/ppEEO is The Law - click here for more information/ppEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/ppEEO Policy Statement - WaFd Bank/ppKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal - click here for more information/ppPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - click here for more information/ppCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act- CCPA 2025/ph2Requisition Post Information*/h2pPosted Date/pp12/16/2025/p/div