In this role you'll
- Prepare accurate and timely loan documentation for commercial real estate secured transactions, including reviewing collateral and preparing security agreements.
- Support Commercial Real Estate business lines including Home Builder, Income Property, and Affordable Housing lending through the closing and administration of construction and permanent loans.
- Review appraisals and pre-construction evaluations for new construction and development loans and validate evidence of prepaid construction costs prior to closing.
- Gather invoices, fees, and escrow settlement information to prepare funding statements and administer loan disbursements in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
- Partner with title companies, escrow officers, and insurance agents to obtain and review title policies, balance settlement statements, and verify proper insurance coverage.
- Oversee loan files to ensure complete and accurate documentation, reporting, statements, and accounting information are maintained.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining lien perfection on various forms of collateral.
- Support loan extensions, modifications, and routine closing activities while partnering with colleagues to meet production objectives.
- Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to newer team members.
- Ensure compliance with bank policies, procedures, security requirements, and applicable government regulations.
What we're looking for
- You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field (Required).
- Have 2 or more years of experience closing or funding commercial real estate secured loans (Required).
- Understand commercial real estate loan closing processes and documentation requirements (Required).
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
What helps you shine
- You have advanced knowledge of commercial real estate loan closing processes, documentation, and related systems.
- You are highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Bring strong problem-solving, research, decision-making, and customer service skills.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and build strong working relationships with internal and external partners.
- You work successfully both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products and eager to learn new systems and technologies.
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, sound judgment, and discretion when handling confidential information.
- You have knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to real estate loan closing and funding.
- You possess a general understanding of the mortgage and commercial real estate lending industry.
Travel
- 2%
Our Company Values
- Do the right thing
- Mutual respect
- Teamwork
- Accountability
What Our Team Says
Compensation & Benefits
- Targeted starting salary range (based on experience): $70,677 - 83,150
- Annual incentive potential
- Comprehensive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life
- Paid vacation time, sick time and 11 company paid holidays
- 401k (with up to 4% match)
- Tuition reimbursement
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience closing or funding commercial real estate secured loans
- Understanding of commercial real estate loan closing processes and documentation requirements
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree
- Advanced knowledge of commercial real estate loan closing processes, documentation, and related systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Problem-solving, research, decision-making, and customer service skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to real estate loan closing and funding
- General understanding of the mortgage and commercial real estate lending industry
Banner Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Banner Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Banner Bank.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options, dental (including adult orthodontia), and vision are offered alongside company‑paid life and AD&D, company‑paid short‑term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program. Access to a Wellness Coach and additional health resources broaden the support for physical and mental wellbeing.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes generous vacation, paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and 16 hours of paid community service annually. Corporate materials also outline flexible scheduling, personal‑leave hours for cultural or other needs, and gender‑neutral parental leave for birth and non‑birth parents.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Tuition reimbursement, public transportation reimbursement, employee banking discounts, and service/recognition awards enhance overall value. Role‑dependent incentives and commissions, together with ongoing wellness coaching access, round out everyday benefits.
Banner Bank Insights
What We Do
Banner Bank is proud to serve the West with comprehensive financial services. More than 130 years ago we started with core values that never go out of style: listen, learn and help people and businesses reach their goals. Today across Oregon, Washington, California and Idaho—we deliver a high level of individual service as a community bank, while also offering competitive products some might expect to find only at a nationwide financial institution. Member FDIC. Visit us for more information on the best banking solutions for your business.







