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SBA Lending Coordinator

Columbia Bank
locationFair Lawn, NJ, USA
PublishedPublished: 5/2/2026
Full Time

SBA Lending Coordinator


Location: Fair Lawn, NJ, US
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Category: Professional
Requisition ID: 2697

Salary Range: $73,306.00 To $109,958.00 Annually



Summary: SBA Lending Coordinator is responsible for supporting documentation, closing, monitoring & servicing processes of SBA loans in accordance with the approved policies & procedures within the SBA Department. Prepares documentation within the terms and conditions of the approved CAM and SBA Terms. Coordinates booking, closing, and funding processes. Performs post-closing functions. Assists with all audits.

Job Responsibilities:

Closing Management

  • Prepares commitment letter based on CAM and SBA conditions.
  • Coordinates with closing attorney to submit closing checklist to borrowers/attorneys.
  • Follows up with borrowers to satisfy closing checklist requirements.
  • Orders all third-party reports as required (Appraisal/ BV/ Environmental/ Construction Budget Review/Advance, etc.).
  • Prepares closing documents and closes loans per CAM & Commitment Letter.
  • Assists with pulling third party searches as needed (CAIVRS / SAMs, etc.)
  • Documents and verifies capital infusion prior to loan closing.
  • Obtains and follows up for insurance prior to closing.
  • Confirms pre & post-closing UCC & Mortgage liens & filings with CAM & closing.
  • Uploads documents and modifies information as required in various Bank and SBA systems (Etran/nCino / DNA/ Nautilus/ etc.)
  • Prepares SBA Terms & Conditions.
  • Issues required letters regarding flood insurance notification.
  • Ensures SBA guaranty fee is paid as required.
  • Processes broker fee (Form 159 along with invoices).

Pipeline Management and Loan Servicing

  • Monitors the closing pipeline.
  • Performs closings as assigned.
  • Ensures transactions are efficiently distributed and processed in a timely manner.
  • Assist with loan payment collection.
  • Prepares monthly 1502 reporting.
  • Prepare semiannual SBA liquidation report.
  • Prepare SBA 10 tab as required.

Funding

  • Coordinates loan closing with borrowers and attorneys; prepares wires/checks for funding.
  • Inputs wire for SBA closings

Post-Closing

  • Inputs all closed loans into the Bank’s DNA system and verifies entries for accuracy.
  • Inputs wires / ACH/ check request for future advances.
  • Inputs supporting loan file documentation into the Bank’s document imaging system and prepares closing file for post-closing review.
  • Supports all post-closing related activities such as receipt of all required recorded documentation, policies, and completion of collateral files.
  • Monitors and obtains all necessary documents for multi advance loans; such as Construction and leasehold improvement transactions. (Invoices, Lien waivers, title rundowns, inspections, etc.)

Review Support

  • Assists with all audits.
  • Assists team members in gathering information for any internal or external loan reviews.

Other Responsibilities

  • Performs other job-related duties as may be assigned.
  • Inputs and submits request for various 3rd party reports (appraisal/environmental/ cost review/BV).
  • Submit payoff request to SBA.
  • Issue new broker agreement along with collecting W-9 and any other supporting documents.
  • Assist / verifies wires for other closers

Job Requirements:

  • : Bachelor’s Degree preferred;
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in SBA business lending documentation & closing; construction closing equivalent;
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel;
  • Familiar with UCC filings (both origination & termination);
  • Excellent customer service skills;
  • Attention to detail;
  • Organizational skills;
  • Ability to work independently, once trained, to complete work on a timely basis;
  • Effective communication skill

Columbia Bank offers the following benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx which are contributory.
  • Bonus programs.
  • Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP).
  • Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (LTD&AD&D).
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) which includes Personal and Vacation Time.
  • Paid Sick Time.
  • Bank Holidays.
  • Employees may participate in the 401k program.

Schedule:

This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule; 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home based on business need.


Columbia Bank and its affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.





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