Hard Money Lending Gone Wrong in the Bitwise Collapse
June 6, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Fraud Friday: Hard Money Lending Gone Wrong in the Bitwise Collapse This week on Fraud Friday, we’re diving into the case of Andrew Adler, a hard money lender whose actions contributed to the financial downfall of Fresno-based startup Bitwise Industries. Adler was recently sentenced to three years and…
Read MoreNavigate the New SBA Business Acquisition Rules with Confidence — 6/18
Are you Maximizing Lending in this Profitable Niche? A Coleman Webinar Date: Wednesday, June 18 @ 2PM ETa 75-minute live webinar that lets staff earn e-certification Change is here. Starting June 1, the new SBA SOP 5010 8 guidelines will transform the business acquisition lending landscape. With billions in SBA loan funds tied to these…
Read MoreMovers & Shakers – Mathewson, Von Woglom, Arana
June 5, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Movers & Shakers – Mathewson, Von Woglom, Arana Ben Mathewson Joins Stone Bank as Vice President/USDA Government Guaranteed Loan Officer Ben Mathewson has joined Stone Bank as a Vice President and USDA Government Guaranteed Loan Officer. He was formerly Market President, Production for North Avenue Capital in Boerne,…
Read MoreC-Suite Wednesday: Watch Today’s SBA Budget Hearing Live
June 4, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher C-Suite Wednesday: Watch Today’s SBA Budget Hearing Live Coleman Report will livestream this morning’s House Committee on Small Business hearing, “Budgeting for Growth: Testimony from SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler,” beginning at 10 AM ET. Watch the livestream here: youtube.com/@ColemanReport This is the first in a series of House Small…
Read MoreSBA Issues New SBA 7(a) UPP Effective May 1
June 3, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher SBA Hot Topic Tuesday — SBA Issues New SBA 7(a) UPP Effective May 1 This Universal Purchase Package was designed to help with the assembly of a guaranty purchase request package for all 7(a) loan types. Please read and follow the instructions provided on each tab. Complying with…
Read MoreMaster the New SBA Universal Purchase Package from an Expert — 6/25
Navigating Version 3 of the SBA Universal Purchase Package A Coleman Webinar Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025Time: 2:00 p.m. EasternIncludes e-certification & recording ….. SBA has introduced Version 3 of the Universal Purchase Package effective May 1, 2025. This update streamlines the process for lenders to request SBA to honor its guaranty on all 7(a) loan…
Read MoreMain Street Monday — SBA Releases Updated Form 148-L, Unconditional Limited Guarantee
June 2, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Main Street Monday — SBA Releases Updated Form 148-L, Unconditional Limited Guarantee An SBA lender would obtain an Unconditional Limited Guarantee when requiring a limited personal guarantee from a business owner or guarantor. Specifically, SBA Form 148L is used: Common Scenarios: View Updated Form 148-L here
Read More$25 Million SBA Loan Fraud Exploits Valid IRS Filings
May 30, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Fraud Friday: $25 Million SBA Loan Fraud Exploits Valid IRS Filings Eighteen individuals from Southern California’s San Fernando Valley and Glendale predominately Armenian community are facing federal charges for perpetrating a $25 million scam involving fraudulent SBA PLP and PPP loans. What sets this case apart is how…
Read MoreTHIS JUST IN! SBA Issues Technical Update to SOP 5010 8 — Effective June 1, 2025
May 29, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher THIS JUST IN! SBA Issues Technical Update to SOP 5010 8 — Effective June 1, 2025 Yesterday SBA dropped a new Technical Update to SOP 5010 8, officially replacing the version originally published on April 22, 2025. The changes go into effect for any loan that gets an…
Read MoreMovers & Shakers — Heyden, Pickhardt, Greene, Bristow
May 29, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Movers & Shakers — Heyden, Pickhardt, Greene, Bristow West Coast Community Bank Hires Diane Heyden as Senior Vice President, Director of SBA Lending West Coast Community Bank (WCCB) is pleased to announce Diane Heyden has joined as Senior Vice President and Director of Small Business Administration (SBA) Lending.…
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