Five 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…
Read MoreA Coleman Conversation: Omar Morel of Sunwest Bank
July 2, 2025 In this week’s episode of A Coleman Conversation, Bob Coleman speaks with Omar Morel, Director of Government Lending at Sunwest Bank. Omar shares his unique perspective, shaped by his service in the Air Force and his journey through real estate and entrepreneurship, leading him to a passionate career in SBA lending. Topics…
Read MoreSBA Hot Topic Tuesday: Status of SBA 7(a) and 504 $10 Million Loan Increase
July 1, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher SBA Hot Topic Tuesday: Status of SBA 7(a) and 504 $10 Million Loan Increase On the first day of the government’s fiscal fourth quarter, it seems appropriate to offer an update on the legislation about SBA’s loan limit. There is bipartisan support for the increase; the open question…
Read MoreB of A Says Tariff Turbulence Dampens Main Street Optimism
June 30, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Main Street Monday: B of A Says Tariff Turbulence Dampens Main Street Optimism Says Bank of America’s Small Business Institute Economist Taylor Bowley: For the first time in 2025, small business optimism has seen an uptick, yet uncertainty continues to loom, according to the NFIB. The NFIB Small…
Read MoreStephanie Hockridge Convicted in $10M+ Blueacorn PPP Fraud Scheme
June 27, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Fraud Friday: Stephanie Hockridge Convicted in $10M+ Blueacorn PPP Fraud Scheme In one of the most high-profile SBA PPP fraud cases to date, Stephanie Hockridge (AKA Stephanie Reis) was convicted by a federal jury on June 23, 2025, of conspiracy to commit wire fraud tied to a scheme…
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