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Commercial Lender

Our Client

Job Location:

Fort Wayne, IN - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 100000 - 150000

Posted: 9 September 2026 (3 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 7 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is a well-established mission-driven financial institution with deep roots in the faith-based and nonprofit community committed to serving its members and the communities in which they live and work. As part of a strategic expansion they are opening a new Fort Wayne office and are seeking an experienced Commercial Lender to help establish and grow their presence in the market. This individual will play a foundational role in building the commercial lending portfolio in Fort Wayne. The ideal candidate is a seasoned lender who is already embedded in the Fort Wayne business community and shares a commitment to values-aligned relationship-driven banking.

Responsibilities

Originate underwrite document and monitor commercial loans across a range of product types including business loans SBA 7(a) and 504 loans commercial real estate lines of credit and equipment financing
Proactively develop new business through community involvement networking and cultivation of centers of influence not reliant on broker deals or walk-in volume
Manage and grow a commercial loan portfolio while maintaining high credit quality and regulatory compliance
Partner with local market leadership to develop and execute a business development strategy aligned with the institutions mission and community presence
Serve nonprofit organizations faith-based institutions and for-profit businesses with a consultative relationship-first approach
Maintain working knowledge of SBA lending programs commercial credit policy and applicable federal regulations including BSA OFAC and AML requirements
Represent the institution in the Fort Wayne community through participation in local organizations events and civic activities
Collaborate with internal partners across lending treasury and member services to deliver comprehensive financial solutions

Skills & Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of commercial lending experience at a bank credit union or financial institution
Bachelors degree required; MBA preferred
Demonstrated ability to generate and close commercial loans through organic business development
Strong credit and underwriting skills across commercial real estate and C&I lending
SBA lending experience (7(a) and 504) strongly preferred
Established network in the Fort Wayne business community is a significant advantage
Alignment with a faith-based community-focused mission and values is a strong differentiator
Experience serving nonprofit organizations and/or faith-based institutions is a plus
Ability to operate with a high degree of professionalism integrity and independent judgment
Proficiency in standard lending and financial software; strong Excel and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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