Understanding SBA Error Codes in E-Tran Loan Authorization Applications

All 7(a) and 504 lenders will digitally submit E-Tran loan authorization application requests to SBA to screen for eligibility. From there, SBA determines whether the applicant is eligible by requiring the applicant to certify certain eligibility requirements and validate those certifications through a digital, real-time regulatory compliance framework. When a discrepancy that affects eligibility is…

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Delaware SBA 7(a) Lender Rankings for FY 2023

RANK Lender # Loans $ Amount Average Loan Size 1 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB (DE) 14 $12,794,000 $913,857 2 Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (NY) 49 $9,743,000 $198,837 3 Hanover Community Bank (NY) 1 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 4 Firstrust Savings Bank (PA) 2 $4,800,000 $2,400,000 5 Fulton Bank, National Association (PA) 4 $4,387,500 $1,096,875 6…

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Washington DC SBA 7(a) Lender Rankings for 2023

RANK Lender # Loans $ Amount Average Loan Size 1 Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (NY) 32 $8,310,000 $259,688 2 Truist Bank (NC) 1 $4,646,200 $4,646,200 3 Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc. (NY) 4 $4,160,000 $1,040,000 4 First Financial Bank (AR) 1 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 5 Industrial Bank (DC) 3 $3,650,000 $1,216,667 6 Berkshire Bank (MA)…

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Coleman’s SBA 7(a) Servicing/Liquidation Update

Essential Information to Safeguard the SBA 7(a) Loan Guaranty; Includes a Semi-Monthly Report & Monthly Zoom Call Coleman’s SBA 7(a) Servicing & Liquidation Report is the only industry report for SBA servicing and liquidation professionals. Our goal? To increase your knowledge to allow you to prudently manage your SBA 7(a) loan portfolio, minimize loan losses…

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Texas Court Pauses CFPB Small Business Data Collection Rule

Implementation of the CFPB Small Business Lending Rule has been stopped by a Texas Federal District Court. The CFPB wants lenders to collect data about small business loan applicants and borrowers similar to consumer mortgage loans — specifically race and geographic area. To ensure lenders are not engaging in discriminating lending practices. Reports National Law…

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Connecticut SBA 7(a) Lender Ranking for FY 2023

RANK Lender # Loans $ Amount Average Loan Size 1 Webster Bank National Association (CT) 117 $45,010,800 $384,708 2 Live Oak Banking Company (NC) 17 $32,047,000 $1,885,118 3 Celtic Bank Corporation (UT) 14 $19,260,000 $1,375,714 4 Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (NY) 126 $18,114,000 $143,762 5 Berkshire Bank (MA) 13 $14,531,000 $1,117,769 6 TD Bank,…

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Colorado SBA 7(a) Lenders Ranking for FY 2023

RANK Lender # Loans $ Amount Average Loan Size 1 Live Oak Banking Company (NC) 58 $93,750,500 $1,616,388 2 The Huntington National Bank (OH) 227 $54,302,600 $239,219 3 Hanmi Bank (CA) 37 $33,107,000 $894,784 4 CrossFirst Bank (KS) 29 $33,006,500 $1,138,155 5 Midwest Regional Bank (MO) 15 $32,386,000 $2,159,067 6 Wells Fargo Bank, National Association…

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United Community Bank Ranks as a Top 25 SBA 7(a) Lender in FY23

With more than $177 million in loans for fiscal year 2023, South Carolina headquartered United Community is one of SBA’s largest lenders. “Small companies generate 1.5 million jobs a year and account for nearly 65% of new jobs in America,” says Rich Bradshaw, President and Chief Banking Officer for United. “Entrepreneurs are vital to our…

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