KeyBank Settles PPP Case for $7.7 Million After Branch Manager Loan Fraud Scheme
January 9, 2025 by Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Fraud Friday: KeyBank Settles PPP Case for $7.7 Million After Branch Manager Loan Fraud Scheme KeyBank has agreed to pay $7.7 million to settle allegations tied to a PPP loan fraud scheme involving a rogue branch manager. The fraud centered on Tommy Hawkins, a branch manager who…
Read MoreHarvest Expands Leadership with Two Regional Sales Managers to Lead the Southwest
January 8, 2025 by Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Movers & Shakers: Harvest Expands Leadership with Two Regional Sales Managers to Lead the Southwest Dean Haidl Appointed by Harvest as EVP Regional Sales Manager, Southwest Region With more than 30 years of experience in SBA lending, Dean brings a unique perspective shaped by work across both…
Read MoreWilliam “Bill” Kirk Sworn in as Inspector General of the U.S. Small Business Administration
January 8, 2025 by Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Movers & Shakers: William “Bill” Kirk Sworn in as Inspector General of the U.S. Small Business Administration “It is a privilege to be nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to serve in this vital position,” says Inspector General William “Bill” Kirk. “I look forward…
Read MoreThe NASLB SBA Loan Broker/SBA Lender Summit; Las Vegas, NV — 4/21
A Coleman Event, April 21, 2026 — Las Vegas, NV The first national event built exclusively for SBA loan brokers and the lenders who rely on them for deal flow. The National Association of SBA Loan Brokers invites SBA lenders and brokers to the first-ever, one-day industry summit dedicated exclusively to the SBA loan brokerage…
Read MoreA Coleman Conversation: Bill Briggs
January 7, 2025 by Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher A Coleman Conversation: Bill Briggs In the first 2026 episode of A Coleman Conversation, Bob Coleman speaks with Bill Briggs, Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, about the SBA’s priorities for supporting small businesses, expanding manufacturing finance, and strengthening partnerships with lenders. Bill discusses the new…
Read MoreColeman’s SBA Lender Compensation Survey Portal Open Until 2/10/26
Your SBA lending team is invited to participate in Coleman’s 33rd annual SBA department compensation survey. Read about the report here Survey results will be bundled and sold along with other essential data needed to support your compensation plan to all stakeholders. Although survey participants will remain anonymous, they may submit an email address to…
Read MoreSBA Halts Minnesota SBDC Funding in Response to Somali PPP and EIDL Loan Fraud
January 6, 2025 by Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher SBA Hot Topic Tuesday: SBA Halts Minnesota SBDC Funding in Response to Somali PPP and EIDL Loan Fraud SBA has responded to the evolving Somali loan fraud scandal by immediately halting funding for the following Minnesota state programs: In a letter to Governor Tim Walz, SBA Administrator…
Read MoreTop 10 SBA 7(a) Loan Closing Mistakes Closers Make, And How to Avoid Them — 1/15
.. A Coleman Training Webinar Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026Time: 2:00 p.m. EasternIncludes e-certification & recording Are your SBA 7(a) closings getting delayed, repaired, or worse, stripped of the guaranty after funding? Every year lenders lose real money and credibility because basic closing errors are discovered too late, often during SBA review or liquidation. These…
Read MoreMain Street Monday: Comerica Small Biz Outlook for 2026, 79% Project Sales Increase, 57% Need Financing
January 5, 2026 by Bob Coleman Founder & Publisher Main Street Monday: Comerica Small Biz Outlook for 2026, 79% Project Sales Increase, 57% Need Financing “Small businesses have navigated a year filled with challenges—from tariffs and inflation to a prolonged government shutdown—yet their optimism remains unwavering,” says Larry Franco, Comerica Bank Executive Vice President and…
Read MoreWhat Underwriters Must Document for $10 Million SBA 7(a) and 504 Manufacturer Loans — 1/27
.. A Coleman Training WebinarDate: Tuesday, January 27, 2026Time: 2:00 p.m. EasternIncludes live session, case study materials, and recording Upcoming legislative changes will likely expand the SBA’s ability to support larger manufacturing loans under the 7(a) and 504 programs, which would increase the maximum loan size to $10 million for eligible manufacturing borrowers. This expansion…
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