SBA Closing Specialist

Job description

Interested in joining one of the fastest growing commercial real estate firms and the #4 commercial mortgage REIT in the country? Ready Capital is searching for experienced and driven professionals to expand our team and grow with our company. We offer a work environment that thrives on collaboration and a corporate culture of employees who are passionate and excited about what they do. Come work with us! Job Summary: Ready Capital is a leading commercial real estate and small business lender, providing financing solutions nationwide through a broad range of loan products and platforms. We are committed to delivering reliable capital, maintaining strong regulatory standards, and creating a collaborative environment where employees can make a meaningful impact. The Senior Analyst, Loan Closing Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely closing and funding of SBA and commercial loan transactions. This position is responsible for reviewing and preparing loan closing documentation, performing detailed due diligence, and ensuring compliance with company policies, SBA SOPs, and applicable state and federal regulations. Working closely with borrowers, legal counsel, regulators, and internal partners, the role serves as a central point of coordination throughout the closing process while delivering high‑quality service and maintaining strong file integrity and compliance standards. Summary of Essential Job Functions: Review Request for Credit Approval, Write-up and Commitment Letter within 24 hours of receipt of legal file, conduct introductory call to borrower and prepare/send Closing Checklist detailing documentation required for loan closings. Regularly liaise with federal and state regulators. Follow up, review and approve all Closing checklist/borrower due diligence items required for loan closing. Determine what is required to perfect security interest in collateral and decide when loan file is ready to close. Analyze supporting documents provided by borrowers and third parties to determine if they meet RCL approvals/standards and make decision that loan is thoroughly documented in accordance with RCL and SBA policies and credit approval memorandums. Ensure all required hazard, contents, liability and/or flood insurance coverage has been obtained on industry required forms naming RCL as mortgagee and/or loss payee. Maintain excellent level of customer service by being responsive to calls and emails from borrower and inside staff regarding loans in process within 24 hours of receipt. Order appropriate third-party searches (flood, good standing certificates, UCC, title, judgment and bankruptcy) for all borrowers/guarantors. Compliant with RCL policies/procedures and have knowledge of SBA SOPs and regulations Prepare and review all required SBA, legal and state specific documents required for loan closing. Become an integral part of the SBA Closing Team. Responsible for following updated SBA policy notifications when issued. Master RCL’s construction policy, follow guidelines in notifying SBA of any modifications to the construction project such as but not limited to extension of maturity date, increase or decrease to the loan amount. Responsible for reviewing site inspection reports for accuracy and process of the project as well as relaying any unforeseen issues to credit and management Manage productivity by ensuring proper communication with borrower, general contractor and vendors to limit 1 to 2 disbursements per month Act as liaison between Legal Counsel, Escrow, Title, deal team and all interested parties to coordinate document preparation, loan signing, funding, and closing. Review and approve closing settlement statements, escrow documentation, insurance, and outstanding loan conditions. Prepare funding information sheets detailing wiring information and use of loan proceeds. Coordinate with accounting to assure timely release of wires for loan fundings. Prepare closing packages of documents and ensure legal file is in compliance with RCL policies before transferring for Compliance Review Provide assistance with portfolio acquisition due diligence Adhere to turn time requirements. Additional duties as requested by Closing Manager. Primary Success Measurements: Average of 4-5 loans closed monthly or as modified by RCL management. Average calendar days to fund from date processed loan received in Funding. Percent of loans closed by contract closing date. Overall file quality rating as determined by Closing Manager. Quality control error percentage. Customer Satisfaction Survey results. Timing requirement on forwarding completed loan packages to Compliance Department. Significant Decisions and Recommendations: Ability to make independent decisions on a daily basis relating to loan portfolio. Upon receipt of a loan package, exercise discretion in reviewing, analyzing and determining closing requirements Regularly exercise discretionary powers and independent judgment in decision-making in order to accurately complete all loan file due diligence. Ability to independently determine what is required to perfect security interest in collateral and decide when loan file is ready to close. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Paralegal Certificate preferred. Minimum of 2 years of commercial mortgage lending experience and/or relevant work experience in a functional role required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge and/or Skills: Knowledge of the SBA SOP Operate standard office equipment/computer. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, working with Word and Excel or similar spreadsheet software. Type accurately at a speed necessary to meet the requirements of the position. Organize work, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines. Interpret, apply, explain and reach sound decisions. Ability to maintain files and records. Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks. Ability to answer loan document related questions from borrowers and referral sources. Excellent interpersonal skills. Detail oriented. Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write basic routine reports and correspondence. Ability to interact effectively with management, other employees, and customers as needed. Diplomacy in dealing with internal and external clients. Excellent communication skills. Mathematical Skills: Basic credit skills required. Ability to perform basic calculations such as to add, subtract, multiple, and divide. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability review information and solve problems quickly. Strong ability to manage time. Achievement oriented, takes initiative, and ability to take direction. Strong organizational skills. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment : The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet. We thrive in an environment that encourages hard work while having fun! Pay Range: $90,000 - 120,000