C-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.…
Read MoreColeman’s Certified SBA 7(a) Advanced Loan Closer Training II
10-Week Advanced Loan Closer Online Course | Summer Session Starts June 4 | $1495 Elevate Your Closing Expertise Take your SBA 7(a) loan closing skills to the next level with Coleman’s Certified Advanced Loan Closer II Senior Training, the essential follow-up to our award-winning Loan Closer I Training. Designed for senior professionals who are ready…
Read MoreFLAGGL Conference 2025 – From Orlando with Love
Registration is now open for FLAGGL 2025! Read more and register here: flagglconference.com This year’s conference will be entirely IN-PERSON. Join a cross-section of attendees from various lending institutions throughout the state of Florida to learn from SBA lending industry experts and network with fellow colleagues at one of the industry’s top-rated conferences. The FLAGGL…
Read MoreColeman Community Advantage Lenders Council
Membership for Your Team Includes Monthly Teams Virtual Meeting & Community Advantage Lenders Report Joining the Coleman Community Advantage Lenders Council gives your whole team direct, unlimited access to a trusted network of peers, policymakers, and SBA lending experts who are shaping the future of Community Advantage and SBLC programs. As a member, you’ll participate…
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