A Coleman Conversation: Jacky Dilfer of BFC
July 16, 2025
In this week’s episode of A Coleman Conversation, Bob Coleman speaks with Jacky Dilfer, Executive Director of Business Finance Capital, one of the top CDC lenders in the country. Jacky shares her deep experience in SBA 504 lending, her leadership journey, and her insights on the resilience of small business owners—especially those across California.
Topics Covered:
✓ Jacky’s role leading Business Finance Capital, a Certified Development Company responsible for over $5 billion in SBA 504 loans and more than 1,000 commercial real estate transactions across California
✓ Her journey into SBA lending after graduating during a tech recession and why she stayed
✓ The importance of long-term, fixed-rate financing for small businesses looking to stabilize their operations through commercial real estate ownership
✓ Why entrepreneurs in California are especially gritty and resilient, regardless of economic conditions
✓ Her passion for helping business owners access capital, especially through the SBA 504 and 7(a) programs
✓ Jacky’s take on the consistency of SBA lending through economic highs and lows—from the dot-com bust to the Great Recession, COVID-19, and today’s uncertainty
✓ Recent accolades, including being named to the LA 500 list seven times and her service on the SBA Regional Regulatory Fairness Board for Region IX