A Coleman Conversation: Chris Hurn
August 5, 2026
Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher
A Coleman Conversation: Chris Hurn
In this week’s episode of A Coleman Conversation, Bob Coleman sits down with Chris Hurn, founder and CEO of Lendesca, to discuss his nearly three decades in SBA lending and his vision for helping banks and credit unions expand their government-guaranteed lending programs. Chris explains how Lendesca combines experienced SBA professionals with AI-driven technology to deliver end-to-end loan origination, underwriting, closing, servicing, and compliance support while keeping lenders in full control of credit decisions. He also shares his perspective on the future of SBA lending, the importance of community banks, and how technology can improve speed, efficiency, and access to capital for small businesses.
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Topics Covered:
✓ Chris Hurn’s 28-year journey in SBA lending and the vision behind founding Lendesca
✓ How Lendesca combines AI, experienced professionals, and technology to streamline SBA lending
✓ Why banks retain full credit authority while outsourcing origination, compliance, and operations
✓ How AI is reducing loan processing times while maintaining human oversight and regulatory compliance
✓ The challenges facing community banks and why more lenders are leaving the SBA program
✓ The financial and operational benefits of outsourcing SBA lending versus building an in-house department
✓ Best practices for minimizing SBA guarantee risk through disciplined underwriting and documentation
✓ Chris’s outlook on the future of SBA lending, technology adoption, and expanding access to capital for small businesses