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Commercial Loan Administrator jobs are open across community banks, credit unions, regional banks, and commercial lenders, from entry-level processor to senior administrator and loan operations manager, with specializations in construction lending, SBA loan administration, and commercial real estate portfolio management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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See related jobsThe Commercial Construction Loan Administrator (CLA) is responsible for outlining all necessary construction loan-related requirements in the Loan Presentation (LP) and upon approval, working with Banker and CLC to ensure all of those requirements are met prior to or at closing. Additionally, this position monitors the Bank's commercial lending construction loan portfolio to ensure that all projects are progressing as expected and being administered as approved.
Responsibilities
- Outline the necessary requirements for each construction project within the LP prior to loan approval.
- Consult with Bankers and outside consultants, as necessary, to review and analyze the adequacy of the Sworn Construction Statement.
- Work with Bankers and Commercial Loan Coordinators (CLC) to ensure all applicable contracts from the General Contractor and Sub-contractors are obtained and assigned.
- Participate in pre-close calls with Banker, CLC, borrower, title company, attorneys, architects, and inspectors to discuss construction loan process and expectations.
- Monitor and control loan disbursements as approved in the Loan Presentation, which may include:
- Entering customer information, contractor information, and approved budgets into Construct loan administration platform.
- Reviewing draw requests presented by the contractor/builder to ensure it is within the construction budget.
- Review pay applications and contractor supplied invoices to confirm draw correct draw amount.
- Ensuring lien waivers have been received on prior disbursements.
- Reviewing or performing onsite inspections of the construction project, prior to disbursement, to support the appropriate level of work has been completed.
- Preparing independent progress inspection reports.
- Hire third party building inspectors when appropriate.
- Communicating with the Banker, CLC, and/or title company to fund the draw request, or if problems exist, immediately contact the Banker and immediate supervisor to ensure suitable corrective actions are taken.
- Ensure adequate builder's risk or comparable hazard insurance coverage is in place.
- Monitor any loan agreement covenants that pertain to the construction phase.
- Develop a consistent process to adequately document the administration of construction loans.
- Provide back up to other Construction Loan Administrators on the team when necessary.
Bell Bank Culture, Policy and Accountability Standards
- Know and live Bell Bank's values, bottom line, customer service standards, Golden Rules, and LOCBUTN by building personal connections with customers and employees and using their names as often as possible.
- Conduct activities consistent with established Bell Bank policies, procedures and systems, the Code of Conduct, the Bank Secrecy Act and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
- All employees are responsible for information security, including compliance with policies and standards which protect sensitive information.
- Prompt and reliable attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, and Other Expectations
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience that gives an understanding of the construction loan process.
- 2-4 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures with commercial real estate construction lending and monitoring of commercial real estate construction projects.
- Proven ability at multitasking and able to perform a variety of tasks, including speaking to customers, contractors, loan officers, title insurance personnel, etc. and be able to work through any deficiencies.
- Excellent verbal and written and communication skills.
- Proficiency with computer technology.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
Additional Details :
If you like to work with people in a family atmosphere, enjoy great benefits and provide unequaled personal service to every customer, consider a career with Bell Bank.
Bell Bank was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota. It is the largest family-and employee-owned bank in the upper Midwest, and one of the largest in the nation, with assets of more than $14 billion. Bell Bank has full-service banking locations in North Dakota, Minnesota and Arizona. Bell has empowered more than $30 million in charitable giving through its unique Pay It Forward initiative, through which every employee chooses each year how to help individuals, families and organizations in need.
Bell Bank has been recognized as a top workplace by American Banker, Forbes and Fortune. If you want to work for an established, growing, forward-looking organization with world-class employees, this is the place for you. Let Bell Bank be your destination workplace.
Bell's Values:
As stewards, dedicated to the growth and reputation of this independently owned organization, we are committed to:
- Promoting and sustaining our family atmosphere.
- Providing unequaled personal service to each and every customer.
- Paying it forward
Our Bottom Line:
Happy Employees! Happy Customers!
In addition to salary, Bell Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package including, healthcare, (medical, dental, vision) employee stock ownership program, and 401(k) contribution and profit-sharing plan. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Pay Transparency The posted salary range represents multiple regions; compensation for this position may vary depending on the geographic location of the position. For roles indicating a salary range of $31,200 ($15) to $150,000 ($72.12), this reflects a commission-based position where actual earnings will fluctuate based on sales performance and client retention.
The Commercial Construction Loan Administrator (CLA) is responsible for outlining all necessary construction loan-related requirements in the Loan Presentation (LP) and upon approval, working with Banker and CLC to ensure all of those requirements are met prior to or at closing. Additionally, this position monitors the Bank's commercial lending construction loan portfolio to ensure that all projects are progressing as expected and being administered as approved.
Responsibilities
- Outline the necessary requirements for each construction project within the LP prior to loan approval.
- Consult with Bankers and outside consultants, as necessary, to review and analyze the adequacy of the Sworn Construction Statement.
- Work with Bankers and Commercial Loan Coordinators (CLC) to ensure all applicable contracts from the General Contractor and Sub-contractors are obtained and assigned.
- Participate in pre-close calls with Banker, CLC, borrower, title company, attorneys, architects, and inspectors to discuss construction loan process and expectations.
- Monitor and control loan disbursements as approved in the Loan Presentation, which may include:
- Entering customer information, contractor information, and approved budgets into Construct loan administration platform.
- Reviewing draw requests presented by the contractor/builder to ensure it is within the construction budget.
- Review pay applications and contractor supplied invoices to confirm draw correct draw amount.
- Ensuring lien waivers have been received on prior disbursements.
- Reviewing or performing onsite inspections of the construction project, prior to disbursement, to support the appropriate level of work has been completed.
- Preparing independent progress inspection reports.
- Hire third party building inspectors when appropriate.
- Communicating with the Banker, CLC, and/or title company to fund the draw request, or if problems exist, immediately contact the Banker and immediate supervisor to ensure suitable corrective actions are taken.
- Ensure adequate builder's risk or comparable hazard insurance coverage is in place.
- Monitor any loan agreement covenants that pertain to the construction phase.
- Develop a consistent process to adequately document the administration of construction loans.
- Provide back up to other Construction Loan Administrators on the team when necessary.
Bell Bank Culture, Policy and Accountability Standards
- Know and live Bell Bank's values, bottom line, customer service standards, Golden Rules, and LOCBUTN by building personal connections with customers and employees and using their names as often as possible.
- Conduct activities consistent with established Bell Bank policies, procedures and systems, the Code of Conduct, the Bank Secrecy Act and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
- All employees are responsible for information security, including compliance with policies and standards which protect sensitive information.
- Prompt and reliable attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, and Other Expectations
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience that gives an understanding of the construction loan process.
- 2-4 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures with commercial real estate construction lending and monitoring of commercial real estate construction projects.
- Proven ability at multitasking and able to perform a variety of tasks, including speaking to customers, contractors, loan officers, title insurance personnel, etc. and be able to work through any deficiencies.
- Excellent verbal and written and communication skills.
- Proficiency with computer technology.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
Additional Details :
If you like to work with people in a family atmosphere, enjoy great benefits and provide unequaled personal service to every customer, consider a career with Bell Bank.
Bell Bank was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota. It is the largest family-and employee-owned bank in the upper Midwest, and one of the largest in the nation, with assets of more than $14 billion. Bell Bank has full-service banking locations in North Dakota, Minnesota and Arizona. Bell has empowered more than $30 million in charitable giving through its unique Pay It Forward initiative, through which every employee chooses each year how to help individuals, families and organizations in need.
Bell Bank has been recognized as a top workplace by American Banker, Forbes and Fortune. If you want to work for an established, growing, forward-looking organization with world-class employees, this is the place for you. Let Bell Bank be your destination workplace.
Bell's Values:
As stewards, dedicated to the growth and reputation of this independently owned organization, we are committed to:
- Promoting and sustaining our family atmosphere.
- Providing unequaled personal service to each and every customer.
- Paying it forward
Our Bottom Line:
Happy Employees! Happy Customers!
In addition to salary, Bell Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package including, healthcare, (medical, dental, vision) employee stock ownership program, and 401(k) contribution and profit-sharing plan. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Pay Transparency The posted salary range represents multiple regions; compensation for this position may vary depending on the geographic location of the position. For roles indicating a salary range of $31,200 ($15) to $150,000 ($72.12), this reflects a commission-based position where actual earnings will fluctuate based on sales performance and client retention.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in commercial loan administrator jobs.
- Experience with commercial loan origination, processing, or servicing systems
- Knowledge of loan documentation including UCC filings, deeds of trust, and collateral agreements
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements such as BSA, HMDA, and CRA
- Associate or bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for portfolio tracking and covenant monitoring
- Experience supporting commercial credit analysts or relationship managers on loan closings
Tips for Your Commercial Loan Administrator Job Search
Tailor your resume to loan systems
List the specific loan origination and servicing platforms you've used, such as LaserPro, Encompass, or nCino. Hiring managers scan for system familiarity first because retraining on core software is expensive and slow.
Highlight your compliance documentation experience
Commercial loan postings almost always require knowledge of UCC filings, covenant tracking, and collateral perfection. Call out specific documentation types you've handled so your resume clears the first cut on regulated lender searches.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists commercial loan administrator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by portfolio type
Filter openings by the loan type the employer focuses on, whether SBA, construction, real estate, or C&I. Your resume reads stronger when your portfolio experience aligns with the lender's book rather than showing generalist coverage.
Prepare a documentation accuracy story for interviews
Interviewers for this role commonly ask how you catch errors in loan files before closing. Have a concrete example ready that shows your review process, what you caught, and how you resolved it without delaying funding.
Negotiate by citing portfolio volume and complexity
When discussing compensation, anchor to the size and complexity of the loan portfolio you've managed, the number of active files you've handled simultaneously, and any regulatory exam outcomes you contributed to. Dollar volume and exam results carry weight.
Commercial Loan Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most commercial loan administrators?
Servbank, sb, BELL BANK, and U.S. Bank are hiring the most commercial loan administrators right now, with openings concentrated in Illinois, Utah, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional and community banks consistently account for a large share of open roles.
How do you become a commercial loan administrator?
Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or accounting. From there, entry-level roles in loan processing or bank operations give you hands-on exposure to loan documentation and compliance. Building familiarity with loan origination software and earning a certification such as the CRCM or completing commercial lending coursework through the American Bankers Association accelerates your path to administrator-level roles.
Can you get a commercial loan administrator job with little experience?
Yes, many community banks and credit unions hire candidates with limited direct experience if they have strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and basic familiarity with financial documents. Starting in a loan processor, loan operations assistant, or bank teller role gives you the internal exposure to documentation and compliance that hiring managers look for when promoting into commercial loan administrator positions.
What does the commercial loan administrator interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen focused on your documentation experience and software familiarity. A hiring manager interview follows, often including scenario questions about how you handle file discrepancies, closing delays, or covenant breaches. Some lenders add a skills assessment covering document review or spreadsheet work. Final-stage interviews may include the credit or operations team lead.
Where can I find and apply to commercial loan administrator jobs?
You can find and apply to commercial loan administrator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and the loan type you want to work with, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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