Movers & Shakers: Diane Gallion, John Chung, Matthew Kutner & Amber Gonzales Step Into New Roles
July 10, 2025 Movers & Shakers: Diane Gallion, John Chung, Matthew Kutner & Amber Gonzales Step Into New Roles Diane Gallion Named SVP, SBA Closing & Loan Operations Leadership at First Women’s Bank Diane Gallion brings over 24 years of expertise in small business credit, loan operations, and risk management, and currently serves on the…
Read MoreColeman Certified SBA 7(a) Loan Closer Training Series
SBA Loan Closer I & II Online Training – Now Open for 2025 Registration Master SBA Loan Closings. Prevent Guaranty Denials. Get Certified. Coleman’s industry-leading SBA 7(a) Loan Closer Training Series is now open for 2025 registration. Whether you’re new to SBA lending or ready to advance your skills, our Loan Closer I and II…
Read MoreA Coleman Conversation: SBA Lending Eligibility for Legal Immigrants
July 9, 2025 In this week’s episode of A Coleman Conversation, Bob Coleman speaks with Chris Hurn, President and CEO of Community Bankshares, Phoenix Lender Services, and Joe Amato, Vice President of Business Lender Development at Community Bankshares and former SBA District Director. Chris and Joe share real-time insights into the impact of recent SBA…
Read MoreCivil Monetary Penalties Adjustment – What 7(a) Lenders Should Know
July 8, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher SBA Hot Topic Tuesday: Civil Monetary Penalties Adjustment – What 7(a) Lenders Should Know SBA recently announced its annual inflation adjustments to civil monetary penalties in a Federal Register notice dated June 3, 2025. The notice highlights the updated penalty amounts across various SBA programs, including those applicable…
Read MoreFive U.S. States That Rival the World’s Largest Economies
July 7, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Main Street Monday — Five U.S. States That Rival the World’s Largest Economies When you think of the world’s largest economies, countries like China, Germany, and Japan come to mind. But what if I told you that several U.S. states individually rival or exceed the economic output of…
Read MoreAlleged $93 Million PPP Fraud Ring Leads to Attempted Murder Charges
July 4, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Fraud Friday: Alleged $93 Million PPP Fraud Ring Leads to Attempted Murder Charges Federal authorities have allegedly indicted four individuals in what is being called the largest known COVID-related PPP loan fraud in Southern California, with fraudulent payouts allegedly totaling $93 million and attempted loan applications exceeding $250…
Read MoreFranchise Lending: SBA Underwriting Compliance under SOP 5010 8 — 7/16
A Coleman WebinarDate: Wednesday, July 16, 2025Time: 2:00 p.m. EasternIncludes e-certification & recording ….. Franchise lending is undergoing transformative changes under the new SOP 50 10 8 regulations—and you need to master the new rules. Join Lance Sexton, Coleman’s award-winning SBA Training Instructor, for an exclusive, high-impact webinar as he unpacks the critical updates affecting…
Read MoreMovers & Shakers: Hosley, Rapp, Hammond, & Jones
July 3, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Movers & Shakers: Hosley, Rapp, Hammond, & Jones Brady Hosley Joins Sunwest Bank as VP, SBA BDO Brady Hosley is a seasoned financial professional with over 15 years of experience in financial services and over 12 years of direct SBA industry experience. Prior to joining Sunwest Bank, he…
Read MoreMastering SBA 7(a) Delinquency: Insider Tips for Servicing Loans Past 31 Days — Webinar 7/29
A Coleman Webinar Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Time: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Includes e-certification & recording One of the reasons SBA raised 7(a) guaranty fees in spring is that the agency is seeing a spike in delinquencies and charge-offs, which lead to guaranty purchases — and greater cash outflows from the US Treasury. Faced with…
Read MoreConstruction Loan Closing Documentation: Meeting SOP Requirements with Perfection — 7/23
Learn SBA-compliance requirements for underwriting and documenting your borrowers’ SBA construction loans and protect your SBA guaranty. A Coleman Webinar with PartnerESIDate: Wednesday, July 23, 2025Time: 2:00 p.m. EasternIncludes e-certification & recording ….. Construction lending under the SBA 7(a) and 504 programs can be a profitable niche — when done right. But with it comes…
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