Business Banking Closing Specialist

Huntington National Bank•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Banking Closing Specialist provides administrative support to the Business Banking Sales Team and delivers customer service through day-to-day interaction with clients. The specialist coordinates Business Banking loan closings, processes small business loans in preparation for closing, and obtains the collateral reports and information needed to satisfy credit approval terms and conditions. The role works with Sales, Credit Partners, Loan Servicing, customers, legal counsel, and third-party vendors to support efficient and timely closings. It covers UCC-secured and titled collateral, commercial real estate, construction, and public sector programs. The specialist also helps manage monthly maturities and resolve collateral exceptions, while maintaining knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to loan documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least one year of loan processing or closing experience and/or real estate loan or title company experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Organizational skills.
Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Office software.
Ability to interact with internal and external customers to achieve positive results and work in a fast-paced production environment.
An outgoing, strong sales and customer service personality; the role requires calling and constant customer interaction.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Business Banking or commercial closing documentation.
Paralegal Certificate and Associate Degree.

Responsibilities

Generate term sheets and commitment letters; communicate with customers; order third-party reports and title work; track expenses and fees; engage legal counsel for trusts, deed restrictions, and unique language; collect items required to clear closing conditions; and drive deals toward closing.
Provide administrative support to the Business Banking Sales Team and coordinate day-to-day client interactions and Business Banking loan closings.
Partner with the Sales Team, Credit Partners, Loan Servicing, and third-party vendors to facilitate efficient, timely closings.
Process Business Banking small business loans in preparation for closing within expected service levels.
Obtain collateral reports and information required to meet credit approval terms and conditions.
Support lending customers and provide exemplary service.
Coordinate closing dates with customers and markets while managing an active pipeline.
Assist with monthly maturities and resolution of collateral exceptions.
Maintain awareness of and interpret laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing loan documentation to ensure proper loan and collateral documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.