Commercial Lender Jobs in Texas

Commercial Lender jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand at every level from entry-level credit analysts moving into lending to senior relationship managers overseeing large portfolios, concentrated in commercial real estate, energy sector financing, agricultural lending, and middle-market business banking. The heaviest hiring is in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, where institutions like Frost Bank, Comerica, and JPMorgan Chase maintain significant Texas operations and consistent lending teams. Portfolio management, commercial real estate underwriting, and SBA lending are the specialties drawing the most sustained interest from Texas employers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles16
Top employerProsperity Bank
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring15
Top credentialBachelor's degree in finance
Companies hiring5

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Guaranty Bank & Trust (TX)
Sulphur Springs, Texas
Business Development
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Retail Banking & Branch Management
Bachelor's degree in finance
201-500

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Commercial Lender (Full Time) - Burkburnett
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Commercial Lender (Full Time) - Burkburnett
Prosperity Bank
Burkburnett, Texas
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Commercial Lender (Full Time) - Wichita Falls, Kell Blvd.
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Commercial Lender (Full Time) - Wichita Falls, Kell Blvd.
Prosperity Bank
Wichita Falls, Texas
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources
Learning & Development
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Jr. Lender - Commercial
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Jr. Lender - Commercial
Southside Bank
Austin, Texas
Account Management
Business Development
Customer Success
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Commercial Lender (Full Time) - Big Spring, East
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Commercial Lender (Full Time) - Big Spring, East
Prosperity Bank
Big Spring, Texas
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Commercial Lender Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
2 jobs
Katy
1 job
Bryan
1 job
Houston
1 job
Kilgore
1 job
Lubbock
1 job
Longview
1 job
Pasadena
1 job
Big Spring
1 job

Commercial Lender Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Prosperity Bank11
  • Guaranty Bank & Trust (TX)2
  • Citizens Bank1
  • Southside Bank1
  • Lockton Companies1

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in commercial lender jobs across Texas.

  • Texas-chartered or nationally recognized commercial lending credential such as CBA or CCBP preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a closely related field required
  • Demonstrated experience underwriting commercial loans including financial statement analysis
  • Established portfolio of commercial client relationships in a Texas regional or community bank setting
  • Proficiency with commercial loan origination software and credit spreading tools
  • Strong working knowledge of SBA lending programs, USDA business loans, or commercial real estate structures

Commercial Lender Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a commercial lender in Texas?

Most Texas employers hire commercial lenders with a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or economics, followed by a credit analyst or junior underwriting role where you build underwriting skills under supervision. Texas does not require a state-issued license to originate commercial loans, unlike residential mortgage lending. Professional credentials like the Certified Lender Business Banker from the American Bankers Association are widely recognized by Texas banks and credit unions as a mark of readiness for a full commercial lending role.

How much do commercial lenders make in Texas?

Commercial lenders in Texas earn a median of about $66,370 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $34,150 for the lowest 10% to over $135,280 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire commercial lenders in Texas?

Employers hiring commercial lenders in Texas right now include Prosperity Bank, Guaranty Bank & Trust (TX), and Citizens Bank, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's large community bank network alongside major regional institutions means consistent openings across both urban headquarters and suburban branch lending offices.

Which Texas cities have the most commercial lender jobs?

Austin, Katy, and Bryan have the most commercial lender openings in Texas. Houston's concentration of energy companies, commercial real estate developers, and privately held middle-market businesses generates the deepest demand, while Dallas draws activity from corporate headquarters and fast-growing suburban corridors, and San Antonio's steady economy anchors a strong community banking and credit union lending sector.

How can I get hired as a commercial lender in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a credit analyst role at a Texas community bank or regional institution, where you learn underwriting by spreading financial statements and assisting on loan packages before managing your own book. Frost Bank, Prosperity Bank, and Texas Capital Bank are examples of Texas-based institutions known for developing lending talent from within. A finance or accounting degree, basic proficiency in spreading software, and progress toward the American Bankers Association's foundational lending certificates all strengthen a candidate's profile considerably.

Where can I find and apply to commercial lender jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to commercial lender jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from banks, credit unions, and commercial finance companies. Find roles that fit your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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