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Commercial Lender in Newton

Date Posted: 19 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A community bank in Newton is confidentially looking for a Commercial Lender to build business banking relationships across Jasper County and central Iowa. You'll develop new clients, underwrite and structure credit, close loans, and service a growing commercial book.

Responsibilities:

  • Prospect area businesses and develop a steady pipeline of commercial loans
  • Understand each owner's needs and recommend credit and deposit options
  • Evaluate business financials and creditworthiness to structure each loan
  • Write credit memos and guide documentation through to closing
  • Open new accounts and cross-sell treasury management services
  • Hit growth goals while protecting overall portfolio quality

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business preferred
  • Background in commercial lending or business banking
  • Confident presenting loan proposals to business owners
  • Hands-on experience with underwriting and credit analysis
  • Organized and able to manage several deals at once

Competitive salary and bonus.

I work with banks all over Iowa and the Midwest and get to know many commercial openings before they go public. If this position isn't a match, contact me anyway, and we can discuss other opportunities in confidence whenever it suits you.

How to apply: No cover letter needed. Just send your resume, or text/call me at 605-705-3077 or email logan.hovland@gogpac.com.

Logan Hovland (Search Consultant with GPAC)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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