SBA’s Procedural Notice for Grocery and Made in America 90% Guaranty Loans
April 2, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher SBA’s Procedural Notice for Grocery and Made in America 90% Guaranty Loans SBA Policy Notice 5000-877629 expands the ITL program to better support America’s food supply chain and manufacturing firms. SBA has determined that the manufacturing sectors (NAICS Sectors 31-33) and certain food supply chain NAICS Industry Groups…
Read MoreSBA’s New 90% Guaranty Loans for Manufacturing & Food Supply Chain — Webinar 4/29
What does it look like when SBA policy directly expands access to capital for U.S. manufacturers and the food supply chain? Join Lance Sexton and host Bob Coleman for a live webinar on the SBA’s latest Procedural Notice and what it means for lenders and borrowers. 📅 Wednesday, April 29, 2026 🕑 2:00 PM Eastern…
Read MoreMovers & Shakers: Keith Merklin, Omar Olla & Andrew Harris
April 2, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Movers & Shakers: Keith Merklin, Omar Olla & Andrew Harris Harvest Welcomes Industry Veteran Keith Merklin as SVP Business Development Officer Keith is a seasoned banking executive recognized for his strength in relationship management and strategic business development. With more than 25 years of industry experience and a…
Read MoreSBA Hot Topic Tuesday: BayFirst Current on SBA 7(a) Obligations Says CEO
April 7, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher SBA Hot Topic Tuesday: BayFirst Current on SBA 7(a) Obligations Says CEO The following is a letter I received from BayFirst President & CEO Tom Zernick. With his approval, I am publishing his response to our previous reporting, clarifying BayFirst is current with its SBA obligations and no…
Read MoreA Coleman Conversation: Bob Judge
April 1, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher A Coleman Conversation: Bob Judge In this week’s episode of A Coleman Conversation, Bob Coleman sits down with Bob Judge, founder of Government Loan Solutions, to discuss his journey from a senior banking role to building one of the most influential platforms in the SBA secondary market. Judge…
Read MoreUSDA Increases Guaranty for Business & Industry Loans to 85%
March 31, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Hot Topic Tuesday: USDA Increases Guaranty for Business & Industry Loans to 85% This percentage increase will apply to all guaranteed loans approved in fiscal year 2026. Businesses must be located in rural areas with populations of less than 50,000; however, the business’s headquarters may be based in…
Read MoreUnlock Hidden Value: Selling the Unguaranteed Portion of SBA 7(a) Loans — 4/23
A Coleman Webinar Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 Time: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Includes e-certification & recording Selling the guaranteed portion of SBA 7(a) loans is standard practice and a proven driver of non-interest income. But most lenders overlook the second profit center sitting on their balance sheet: the unguaranteed portion. While the SBA secondary market…
Read MoreSBA Launches 90% “Grocery Guaranty” for Certain Farm NAICS Small Businesses Effective May 1
March 30, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Main Street Monday: SBA Launches 90% “Grocery Guaranty” for Certain Farm NAICS Small Businesses Effective May 1 SBA has rolled out a major update to its International Trade Loan (ITL) Program, announcing that small businesses across America’s food supply chain will now qualify for an enhanced “Grocery Guarantee.”…
Read MoreFake Leases Used to Support CRE Loan Valuation Bring Bank Fraud Charges on $3.8 Million Loan
March 27, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Fraud Friday: Fake Leases Used to Support CRE Loan Valuation Bring Bank Fraud Charges on $3.8 Million Loan According to a March 20, 2026, Grand Jury Indictment, Charles Sargent set out to acquire the Chase Block building at 1037–1045 Elm Street in Manchester, New Hampshire, back in February…
Read MoreMovers & Shakers: Gary Carter, Beth Chea & Gary N. Merson
March 26, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Movers & Shakers: Gary Carter, Beth Chea & Gary N. Merson Gary Carter Named SBA National Sales Manager at First Internet Bank “I’ve spent much of my career focused on credit and underwriting, which has given me a clear understanding of what it takes to successfully move an…
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