Merari Perez

Merari (Mery) Perez is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in loan closing and operations within the banking sector. Currently serving as VP & Sr. Loan Closer at Live Oak Bank since March 2021, Mery has held key positions at several institutions, including First Bank of the Lake as VP of GGL & Sr. Loan Closer, and First Financial Leasing & Finance, Inc. as Vice President of Operations & Business Consulting. Mery's career also includes significant roles at Florida Capital Bank, Celtic Bank, and Borrego Springs Bank, specializing in SBA loan closing. Mery began the professional journey in customer service at American Airlines and has enhanced expertise through various NAGGL training programs related to credit analysis and SBA loan processes.