Business Development Officer

Overview

A leading nationwide SBA lender is expanding its team and seeking multiple Business Development Officers (BDOs) with a proven track record in originating SBA 7(a) and 504 loans. This is a high-performance environment designed for experienced SBA producers who consistently close over $20MM+ in annual volume and have strong referral networks.

Responsibilities

• Originate SBA 7(a) and 504 loans for small businesses across the U.S.

• Develop and manage relationships with business owners, brokers, and referral partners.

• Utilize a proactive, hunter-style approach to generate qualified leads and expand market reach.

• Review loan requests, structure terms, and coordinate with underwriting and credit teams.

• Present loan packages to the credit committee and oversee the funding process.

• Achieve and exceed annual production goals.

• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce and other loan origination systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience originating SBA 7(a) and 504 loans.

• Proven annual production of $20MM+ in SBA loans (must provide production report).

• Demonstrated ability to build and leverage a referral network.

• Strong understanding of SBA program requirements, credit analysis, and loan structuring.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $90,000-$100,000

• Uncapped commissions with OTE ranging from $450K$600K

• Full medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match

• Life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA plans, PTO, and paid holidays

• Strong operational, underwriting, and marketing support

Additional Information

• Remote position; open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S. except California and Texas.

• Candidates must submit a production report with loan type, closed amount, and referral source for consideration.