SBA Underwriter
Regions Financial Corporation, Atlanta, GA, United States
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At Regions, the SBA Underwriter provides underwriting support for the Regions SBA Portfolio. This position serves as the primary evaluation point for SBA loan requests with responsibilities including reviewing applications against approval checklist by product type, completing initial eligibility analysis, financial statement spreading, detailed analysis of repayment capacity and financial metrics, and initial Credit Approval Package preparation. The SBA Underwriter may also provide the initial framework for various credit servicing activities, including establishing requirements for ongoing monitoring of financial statements, ratios or other performance metrics, collateral management, and overall performance of SBA loans.
Primary Responsibilities
Reviews each assigned SBA application following completion of the Pre-Underwriting Review process
Applies knowledge of SBA Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to evaluate loan applications for accuracy, completeness, and eligibility
Confirms accurate execution of tasks performed by the SBA Underwriter I
Provides mentoring and support for SBA Underwriter I and II
Assists with various administrative functions in support and in absence of the SBA Underwriting Manager
Primarily handles complex applications with total credit exposure greater than $350,000
Frequently engages in pre-flight discussions of prospective loan requests with SBA Bankers, Sales Managers, 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
Periodically engages in direct conversations with Regions SBA loan customers through coordination with SBA Bankers and Credit Leadership
Identifies and properly mitigates all risks associated with each assigned SBA 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
Eligible for individual lending authority up to $1,000,000
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
This position is incentive eligible.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Seven (7) years of SBA experience, commercial loan underwriting, financial analysis or portfolio management experience
Skills and Competences
Ability to identify and voice issues
Ability to prioritize and operate with a sense of urgency
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Compensation Details Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.
The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Job Range Target Minimum:
$103,364.25 USD
50th Percentile:
$129,060.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans:
This role is eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive plan. Employees have the potential to receive a discretionary award based on performance against defined metrics and goals.
Location: Hoover, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
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At Regions, the SBA Underwriter provides underwriting support for the Regions SBA Portfolio. This position serves as the primary evaluation point for SBA loan requests with responsibilities including reviewing applications against approval checklist by product type, completing initial eligibility analysis, financial statement spreading, detailed analysis of repayment capacity and financial metrics, and initial Credit Approval Package preparation. The SBA Underwriter may also provide the initial framework for various credit servicing activities, including establishing requirements for ongoing monitoring of financial statements, ratios or other performance metrics, collateral management, and overall performance of SBA loans.
Primary Responsibilities
Reviews each assigned SBA application following completion of the Pre-Underwriting Review process
Applies knowledge of SBA Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to evaluate loan applications for accuracy, completeness, and eligibility
Confirms accurate execution of tasks performed by the SBA Underwriter I
Provides mentoring and support for SBA Underwriter I and II
Assists with various administrative functions in support and in absence of the SBA Underwriting Manager
Primarily handles complex applications with total credit exposure greater than $350,000
Frequently engages in pre-flight discussions of prospective loan requests with SBA Bankers, Sales Managers, 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
Periodically engages in direct conversations with Regions SBA loan customers through coordination with SBA Bankers and Credit Leadership
Identifies and properly mitigates all risks associated with each assigned SBA 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
Eligible for individual lending authority up to $1,000,000
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
This position is incentive eligible.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Seven (7) years of SBA experience, commercial loan underwriting, financial analysis or portfolio management experience
Skills and Competences
Ability to identify and voice issues
Ability to prioritize and operate with a sense of urgency
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Compensation Details Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.
The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Job Range Target Minimum:
$103,364.25 USD
50th Percentile:
$129,060.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans:
This role is eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive plan. Employees have the potential to receive a discretionary award based on performance against defined metrics and goals.
Location: Hoover, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
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