Fake 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…
Read MoreAre You Ready for your 2026 SBA Loan Audit? — 4/8
A Coleman Webinar Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Time: 2:00 p.m. EasternIncludes e-certification & recording How to Sail Through Your 2026 SBA Review: What Your Team Can Do Now to Rate Well on All 14 PARRiS Score Criteria Attention lenders: Don’t jeopardize your preferred status as a PLP lender! This webinar helps you prepare for…
Read MoreStrategic Lending in 2026: SBA, CRE & Risk Insights — 4/29 (Complimentary)
What To Expect:This complimentary 90-minute session features a 45-minute keynote address from Bob Coleman, followed by a 45-minute interactive panel discussion with Bob and the NEDCO team. Expect both high-level national insights and practical, local applications for your lending portfolio. Event Details:Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMFormat: Online What We’re Covering:…
Read MoreThe NASLB SBA Loan Broker/SBA Lender Summit
A Coleman Event, April 21, 2026 — Las Vegas The first national event built exclusively for SBA loan brokers and the lenders who rely on them for deal flow. Gold Sponsors Meet the SBA Lenders Bank Five NineBank of HopeBFC FundingCDC Small Business FinanceCommunity Bank & Trust/Phoenix LendingFirst Business BankFirst Pacific BankHarvest Small Business FinanceLafayette…
Read MoreSBA OIG to Examine Loan Service Providers, High-Growth Volume 7(a) Lenders
March 25, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher SBA OIG to Examine Loan Service Providers, High-Growth Volume 7(a) Lenders Last week, the OIG released its 2026 Oversight Plan. Under their “Planned Work Section” SBA Lenders should note the following planned OIG reviews:
Read MoreBayFirst SBA 7(a) Guaranty Loan Purchases Exceeded the SBA Guaranty Amount by $3.5 Million in 2023-2025
March 24, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Hot Topic Tuesday: BayFirst SBA 7(a) Guaranty Loan Purchases Exceeded the SBA Guaranty Amount by $3.5 Million in 2023-2025 I analyzed BayFirst National Bank’s SBA 7(a) guaranty purchases for 2023 through 2025 using SBA data. For the 287 loans purchased by SBA: SBA Actual Guaranty Paid to BayFirst —…
Read MoreQuick Service Restaurants Shifting Costs from Labor to Physical Layout
March 23, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Main Street Monday: Quick Service Restaurants Shifting Costs from Labor to Physical Layout Persistent cost pressures and uneven traffic are forcing a deeper rethink of how quick-service restaurants are staffed, built, and run. These are the conclusions from the Citizens Bank Restaurant Industry Insights Feb 2026 report. Operators…
Read MoreBank CFO Convicted for Inflated Invoices in $4.3 Million Construction Car Wash Loan Scheme
March 20, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Fraud Friday: Bank CFO Convicted for Inflated Invoices in $4.3 Million Construction Car Wash Loan Scheme Aaron Luneke served as Chief Financial Officer of Bank of the Valley in Columbus, Nebraska, from July 2018 through May 2022. On March 6, a jury convicted him of one count of…
Read MoreMovers & Shakers: David Harper, Ellie Kauffman, & Josh Rawls
March 19, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Movers & Shakers: David Harper, Ellie Kauffman, & Josh Rawls David Harper Joins North State Bank’s Government Lending Team as VP and BDO North State Bank has announced the addition of David Harper to its Government Lending team, strengthening the bank’s ability to support small business growth across…
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