Small Business Underwriter (Remote - Boise, ID, Spokane or Walla Walla, WA)

Job Description

Job Description

More than 135 years ago, we started with core values that never go out of style : listen, learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. These core values shape our culture, and we were recently Great Place to Work Certified because of our outstanding workplace culture and employee experience. As well, our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes named us one of the Best 100 Banks in America for the ninth consecutive year.

With more than $16 billion in assets and 135 branch locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California, we understand our role in the economy and take that responsibility seriously. In addition to offering a source of capital to personal banking clients and businesses of all sizes, we place a high importance on employee volunteerism and donate millions of dollars each year to community organizations.

As a Small Business Underwriter for Banner Bank you will Underwrite QuickStep small business loan requests. Ensure that booked requests meet the Bank's lending policies and procedures, and that the resulting loans perform within expected loss and delinquency parameters. Review performance of existing QuickStep credits and make recommendations to restructure problem credits.

In this role you will have the opportunity to :

• Analyze, review, and approve / decline all small business loan requests in one or more of the following areas : lines of credit, auto / equipment loans, commercial real estate loans, and commercial credit cards for applicants.
• Assemble, collect, and verify the accuracy of documentation needed for booking sound and safe loans.
• Develop proficiency in using the loan origination application processing system. Recommend terms and conditions of loan that best fits the customer and the bank. Offer cross-sell opportunities to applicants that demonstrate the financial capacity to service the debt.
• Contribute to the Bank's profitability by making small business loans which meet Bank standards for economic value and safety.
• Contribute to the Bank's favorable image in the community by carrying out loan activities in a manner promoting customer goodwill.
• Learn to analyze financial statements, perform tax analysis and determine cash flows.
• Provide assistance to other underwriters and support consumer underwriting activities as needed.
• Comply with policies, procedures, security requirements, and government regulations.

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Banner Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status.

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