AVP​/VP, SBA Loan Officer

General Summary

Following established policies and department procedures, responsible for screening/interviewing SBA loan applicants, underwriting, closing, and servicing SBA Express, Cap Line, and EWCP, as well as SBA 7(a), 504 loans and State guarantee program.

• Screening and Loan Pre‑Qualification
  • Conduct thorough initial assessments of SBA loan applicants, including evaluating their eligibility based on SBA and bank guidelines.
  • Perform necessary field visits to gather firsthand knowledge of applicants’ businesses and operations.
• Financial Analysis and Documentation
  • Collect and analyze detailed financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow projections.
  • Spread financial statements into the bank’s financial analysis software to evaluate creditworthiness.
  • Review and verify supporting documents, such as credit reports, appraisals, business plans, and personal guarantees.
• Loan Underwriting and Approval Presentation
  • Prepare comprehensive SBA loan credit presentations (CCRs) that outline the risk analysis, loan structure, and repayment capacity.
  • Present loan recommendations to the bank’s internal credit committee for approval, ensuring compliance with SBA policies and SOP 50 10 requirements.
• Loan Packaging and Submission
  • Prepare detailed SBA loan packages, ensuring all required documentation and certifications are included.
  • Submit complete packages to the respective US SBA Department for approval, maintaining open communication to address any follow‑up requests.
• Portfolio Management
  • Monitor and manage a portfolio of SBA loans, ensuring timely repayments, adherence to covenants, and resolution of any delinquencies.
  • Identify potential risk exposures within the portfolio and recommend proactive solutions to mitigate risks.
• Loan Servicing and Closing Support
  • Analyze and prepare SBA loan servicing requests, such as modifications, deferments, or extensions, in accordance with bank and SBA guidelines.
  • Collaborate with the loan closing team to ensure timely and accurate loan disbursements while adhering to SBA requirements.
• Customer Relationship and Collections
  • Maintain ongoing communication with borrowers to provide guidance and support throughout the loan lifecycle.
  • Contact customers for payment collection and proactively address any potential repayment issues to minimize delinquencies.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and cash flow.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous SBA lending, underwriting, commercial lending, or credit analysis experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of SBA 7(a), SBA Express, SBA 504, or SBLGP programs.
• Experience with commercial real estate and business lending.
• Familiarity with loan origination systems and banking operations.
• Bilingual skills (English, Mandarin, or Cantonese) are a plus.

AVP: $87,900 – $100,100 / year
VP $118,700 - $130,000
Pay determined based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Cathay Bank offers its full‑time employees a competitive benefits package which is a significant part of their total compensation. It includes coverage for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health saving account (HSA) with company contributions, voluntary coverages, and 401(k).

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