Coleman’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 Recent legislative changes have expanded the SBA’s ability to support larger manufacturing loans under the 7(a) and 504 programs, increasing the maximum loan size to $10 million for eligible manufacturing borrowers. This expansion reflects a policy…
Read MoreFraud Friday: 2025’s Biggest Fraudsters — Where Are They Now?
January 2, 2025 by Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Fraud Friday: 2025’s Biggest Fraudsters — Where Are They Now? 1. Stephanie Hockridge (Blueacorn) 2. Nathan Reis (Blueacorn) 3. Kerri Agee (Banc-serv) 4. Hector Barreto (former SBA Administrator) 5. Kris Roglieri Watch Fraud Friday on YouTube here
Read More2026 Annual SBA Loan Portfolio Servicing Actions: SBA 7(a), 504 and PPP Loans — Webinar 1/22
.. A Coleman Training WebinarDate: Thursday, January 22, 2026Time: 2:00 p.m. EasternIncludes e-certification & recording Protect Your SBA Guaranties and Strengthen Your Portfolio in 2026 Now is the time for your annual assessment of your SBA loan portfolio to protect your institution’s loan guarantees while providing thoughtful, compliant solutions that help your borrowers manage cash…
Read MoreUsing Microsoft Copilot for SBA 7(a) Credit Memos: How to Turn Numbers into Narrative — 1/14
A Coleman Training Webinar Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026Repeated: Thursday, January 29, 2026Time: 2:00 p.m. EasternIncludes e-certification & recording Both live Webinar sessions will contain the same content. You may use one unlimited site license registration fee for underwriters to attend either, or both sessions. Overview Microsoft Copilot and AI tools are transforming how SBA…
Read MoreSBA Extends Franchise Re-Certification Deadline to June 30, 2026
December 30, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Hot Topic Tuesday: SBA Extends Franchise Re-Certification Deadline to June 30, 2026 SBA’s Office of Capital Access issued the notice below on December 23, extending the Franchise Re-Certification deadline. Dear SBA Lender: For Franchise Brands that were listed on the SBA Franchise Directory as of May 2023, SBA…
Read MoreB of A Says Small Business Small Business Saturday a Success but Profit Margins are Disappearing
December 29, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Main Street Monday: B of A Says Small Business Small Business Saturday a Success but Profit Margins are Disappearing Small business owners found some seasonal breathing room in November, but the underlying direction is starting to turn. Profits stayed positive, helped by holiday-driven activity like Small Business Saturday.…
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