Anna Lavanger Named Coleman SBA 7(a) Community Advantage Lender of the Year

February 3, 2026

Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher

Anna Lavanger Named Coleman SBA 7(a) Community Advantage Lender of the Year

Anna Lavanger, Vice President, Community Advantage, delivered an outstanding FY25 by funding 35 loans with an average amount of $206,000, expanding access to affordable capital for small businesses across California, Arizona, and Nevada. Her portfolio reflected meaningful community reach, including support for 10 new businesses, 11 loans in underserved census tracts, 10 women‑owned businesses, and one veteran‑owned business.

She also guided seven businesses that began with a Community Advantage loan and later advanced into the SBA 504 program as they grew. This progression highlights the long‑term stability and expansion opportunities she helps create for her borrowers. One example includes a startup childcare center that received a $250,000 CA loan, allowing it to open, hire staff, and provide essential services in a low‑to‑moderate‑income community.