Edgar Escobar Named Coleman SBA Business Development Officer of the Year
February 2, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Edgar Escobar Named Coleman SBA Business Development Officer of the Year In 2025, Edgar Escobar delivered exceptional results as Veritex Community Bank’s Government- Guaranteed Loan (GGL) Sales Manager, producing standout volume across both SBA and USDA platforms while providing strategic leadership in government guaranteed lending. Over the course…
Read MoreBryce Fennell Awarded Coleman Best Small Business Loan of the Year
February 2, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Bryce Fennell Awarded Coleman Best Small Business Loan of the Year Bryce Fennell, Senior Vice President of Business Development, achieved exceptional FY25 results with 68 SBA 504 loans totaling over $106 million in SBA financing and supporting $292 million in total project costs. His ability to navigate complex…
Read MoreDean Aloe Awarded Coleman Best Small Business Loan of the Year
February 2, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Dean Aloe Awarded Coleman Best Small Business Loan of the Year Dean Aloe, Senior Vice President of Business Development at TMC Financing, delivered a standout FY25 by originating 63 SBA 504 loans, generating more than $112.9 million in SBA financing for small businesses across Southern California. His expertise…
Read MoreKris Roglieri’s $3M Loan Scam Leaves Motos America, Inc. Motorcycle Dealership in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
January 30, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Fraud Friday: Kris Roglieri’s $3M Loan Scam Leaves Motos America, Inc. in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Motos America,Inc. the parent company of 13 high-end motorcycle dealerships across the U.S., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after losing roughly $3 million in a financing scam tied to loan broker Kris Roglieri.…
Read MoreMovers & Shakers: Anna Griggs, Barry Allen, Lynn Turner, & Peachtree Group
January 29, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Movers & Shakers: Anna Griggs, Barry Allen, Lynn Turner, & Peachtree Group Coleman Report Promotes Anna Griggs to Senior Director, Industry Marketing & Events “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Anna as Senior Director, Industry Marketing and Events at Coleman Report,” says Bob Coleman, Founder and…
Read MoreA Coleman Conversation: Sherri Seiber and Shay Kleinschmidt
January 28, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher A Coleman Conversation: Sherri Seiber and Shay Kleinschmidt In this episode of A Coleman Conversation, Bob Coleman sits down with Sherri Seiber, President of FranFund, and Shay Kleinschmidt, Executive Vice President of Business Development, to discuss how ROBS (Rollover for Business Startups) functions as a practical capitalization tool…
Read MoreHot Topic Tuesday: House Passes Bipartisan Small Business Bills
January 27, 2026 by Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Last week, the House of Representatives passed five bipartisan small business bills to increase the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) transparency, reduce financial barriers for Main Street borrowers, and provide entrepreneurs with the tools needed to navigate the emerging technology of artificial intelligence. “Whether it’s adapting to new…
Read MoreAvoid the Top Ten Equity Injection Mistakes That Put Your SBA Guaranty at Risk — 2/18
Practical training with former SBA Deputy Director Lance Sexton on how seasoned loan closers document equity injections to achieve 100% audit compliance under SOP 5010 8. .. A Coleman Training WebinarDate: Wednesday, Feburary 18, 2026Time: 2:00 p.m. EasternIncludes e-certification & recording Equity injection documentation continues to be one of the most heavily scrutinized areas in…
Read MoreUnderwriting SBA 7(a) Small Loans After SBSS: What Lenders Must Change by March 1, 2026 — 2/12
A Coleman Training WebinarDate: Thursday, February 12Repeated: Tuesday, February 24Time: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Unlimited site registrations may attend either or both sessions for the same fee. Both training sessions are “live” events. The SBA has changed the underwriting rules for 7(a) Small loans under $350,000. Effective March 1, 2026, the SBA is ending the use…
Read MoreMain Street Monday — Franchising’s 5.5% Employment Impact on US Economy
January 26, 2026 by Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Main Street Monday — Franchising’s 5.5% Employment Impact on US Economy Last week, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing “Local Ownership, National Brands: How Franchising is a Pathway to Entrepreneurship” to examine how the franchise business model can be an affordable and accessible pathway…
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