Closing Team Leader

Overview At World Business Lenders (WBL), we provide flexible, short-term commercial loans backed by real estate to help small and medium-sized businesses across the United States, particularly those facing difficulties securing traditional financing. We are a fast-moving, results-driven organization focused on efficient execution, strong risk management, and protecting the company's collateral position. About the Role The Closing Team Leader supports the day-to-day operations of the Closing function, helping ensure loans move efficiently from Clear-to-Close through funding while meeting quality standards, internal procedures, and required service-level agreements (SLAs). This role provides hands-on leadership, guidance, and support to Closing team members, monitors workload and pipeline performance, and helps resolve operational issues that may affect closing timelines or funding. The Closing Team Leader works closely with Title, Underwriting, Credit, Processing, Valuations, Legal, and Funding to ensure closing conditions are satisfied accurately and on time. The role also supports coordination with closing attorneys, title companies, settlement agents, and other third-party partners to facilitate timely closings and protect WBL's collateral position. What Success Looks Like Maintain an organized, productive Closing Team with clear priorities and accountability. Ensure loans progress efficiently from Clear-to-Close through closing and funding, meeting established SLAs and qu