Business Banking Closing Specialist

Huntington National Bank•Panama City, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Banking Closing Specialist provides administrative support to the Sales Team and delivers customer service through day-to-day interaction between Huntington and clients while coordinating Business Banking loan closings. The role obtains the collateral reports and information needed to meet credit approval terms and conditions, and processes small business loans in preparation for closing within expected service levels. The Specialist partners with the Sales Team, Credit Partners, Loan Servicing, and third-party vendors to support efficient and timely closings. The work includes UCC-secured loans, titled collateral, commercial real estate, construction, and public sector programs. The position also coordinates closing dates with customers and markets, manages an active pipeline, supports monthly maturities and collateral exception resolution, and helps ensure proper loan and collateral documentation by staying current on applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 1 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.
A very outgoing, strong sales/customer-service personality; the role requires calling and constant customer interaction.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Generate term sheets and commitment letters.
Communicate with customers and provide day-to-day customer service.
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 conditions to close and drive deals toward closing.
Provide administrative support to the Business Banking Sales Team.
Partner with the Sales Team, Credit Partners, Loan Servicing, and third-party vendors to support efficient and 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.
Coordinate closing dates with customers and markets while managing an active pipeline.
Assist with monthly maturities and resolution of collateral exceptions.
Ensure proper loan and collateral documentation by staying abreast of and interpreting applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.