A Coleman Conversation: Falcon Bridge Capital
October 10, 2025
Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher, Coleman Report
A Coleman Conversation: Falcon Bridge Capital
In this week’s episode of A Coleman Conversation, Bob Coleman sits down with Sunil Chowdry, President of Falcon Bridge Capital, and Aga Linsky, Vice President and Portfolio Manager, to discuss their pioneering work in developing a secondary market for unguaranteed SBA 7(a) loan portions. They share how Falcon Bridge evolved from its roots in distressed mortgage investing to creating a multi-lender securitization program that helps small and community banks unlock liquidity, recycle capital, and expand Main Street lending. The conversation explores how their structure allows smaller SBA lenders to participate in securitizations once limited to larger institutions, how collaboration with the SBA’s Office of Capital Access has enabled these transactions, and the broader impact on investor demand, credit ratings, and small business growth.
✓ How Falcon Bridge Capital identified a gap in the SBA market and built a nationwide liquidity solution that enables smaller lenders to access the same securitization tools as large financial institutions
✓ The evolution of the multi-lender securitization model, which transforms unguaranteed SBA 7(a) loan portions into rated, marketable securities
✓ Why institutional investors are increasingly drawn to SBA-backed assets for their stability, yield, and positive community impact
✓ Insights from their $200 million+ in successful securitizations, including how pooling strategies, risk retention, and regulatory collaboration with the SBA’s Office of Capital Access have driven market confidence
✓ How the creation of a consistent secondary market for unguaranteed portions is reshaping the future of SBA lending