Community Bank & Trust West Georgia Ranked #1 USDA B&I for FY 2024
Community Bank & Trust West Georgia Ranked #1 USDA B&I for FY 2024November 12, 2024Bob Coleman FY 2024 7 Loans for $75,566,000 “We are deeply committed to reaching and supporting America’s heartland and the communities that form its foundation,” says Steve Jefferies, President & CEO of Community Bank & Trust. “Being recognized as the top…
Read MoreKris Roglieri Makes Another Attempt to Be Released From Detention – Fraud Friday
November 8, 2024 Delaney SextonContributing Editor Kris Roglieri Makes Another Attempt to Be Released From Detention – Fraud Friday The defense is “taking a third bite at the apple” to get Kris Roglieri released. The team filed a motion and submitted a risk assessment and counseling plan with the hopes that there would be another…
Read MoreAmeritrust Adds Ryan Carroll to Represent in Western Washington
Ameritrust Adds Ryan Carroll to Represent in Western WashingtonNovember 6, 2024Bob Coleman Says Kim Willis, President & Ceo of Ameritrust CDC, “It is my pleasure to announce the hiring of Ryan Carroll to the Ameritrust Team. Ryan’s position is Business Development for Western Washington. He will be focusing on expanding our partnerships and supporting clients…
Read MoreSBA Hot Topic Tuesday — Small Business Loan Demand Rising says SBA
SBA Hot Topic Tuesday — Small Business Loan Demand Rising says SBANovember 5, 2024By Bob Coleman, Founder & Publisher From SBA’s Office of Advocacy October 2024 report Small business credit conditions remain tight following COVID-19. Borrowing conditions changed as rising interest rates increased costs for small businesses reliant on banks for their funding needs. Commercial…
Read MoreCA SBLC Leadership Retreat — 4/29-4/30
A Coleman SBLC Executive Management Event Ontario, California Tuesday, April 29, 2025 6:00 to 8:00 pm Dinner Wednesday, April 30, 2025(8:00 am to 4:00 pm) Registration Fee $750 / Attendee This must-attend event retreat will bring together the best industry professionals to guide you through critical issues and help you develop a clear, concise action plan for…
Read MoreUpdated SBA SOP 5057 3.1 Effective December 2024 Released on Amazon
SBA has released the SBA SOP 50 57 3.1 for servicing and liquidation SBA loans effective December 1, 2024 and is now available on Amazon for $39.95 with free shipping! Order hardcover on Amazon here Ordering an SOP hardcover manual sounds a bit old school, right? But there are some cool perks to consider: So,…
Read MoreCattle Farmer Sentenced to Over 15 Years for Stealing Cattle and SBA Disaster Funds – Fraud Friday
November 1, 2024 Delaney SextonContributing Editor Cattle Farmer Sentenced to Over 15 Years for Stealing Cattle and SBA Disaster Funds – Fraud Friday After a series of crimes since 2018, Michael Wayne Butikofer’s criminal activity finally came to an end when a judge handed down a prison sentence of 15 years and 8 months. He…
Read MoreColeman Certified Onsite SBA 7(a) Loan Closing Training W/ Lance Sexton — 3/12
Fort Worth, Texas Wednesday, March 12, 2025 (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)(6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Texas BBQ! Thursday, March 13, 2025(8:00 am to Noon) Regular Registration $1795 At the Door Registration $1995 Join Coleman’s award-winning SBA national training expert Lance Sexton as he brings his SBA 7(a) closing course live to Texas! The on-site training…
Read MoreColeman Certified SBA 7(a) Loan Underwriting Onsite Training w/ Bob Coleman — 3/19
AmPac Business Capital Training Facility Ontario, California(Less than one mile) from Ontario International Airport Wednesday, March 19, 2025 (1:00 pm to 5:00 pm) Thursday, March 20, 2025(8:00 am to 3:00 pm) Regular Registration $1795 At the Door Registration $1995 Bob Coleman brings his SBA 7(a) underwriting course live to SoCal! The SBA 7(a) loan underwriter makes…
Read MoreSBA 7(a) Small Dollar Lending Increases 33%
SBA 7(a) Small Dollar Lending Increases 33% From SBA’s 2024 Capital Report . . . The most dramatic trend in SBA capital programs was the accelerating growth in smallest 7(a) loans backed by SBA. In FY 2024, SBA backed over 38,000 7(a) loans under $150,000, for a total of $2.7 billion. Those totals reflect a…
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