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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Arkansas SBA 7(a) Lender Ranking for FY 2023

RANK Lender # Loans $ Amount Average Loan Size 1 First Financial Bank (AR) 27 $35,579,800 $1,317,770 2 First Service Bank (AR) 21 $18,685,800 $889,800 3 Live Oak Banking Company (NC) 6 $13,790,800 $2,298,467 4 Arvest Bank (AR) 43 $12,216,000 $284,093 5 Arkansas Capital Corporation (AR) 25 $11,870,700 $474,828 6 Readycap Lending, LLC (NJ) 5…

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SBA Grants 143 Community Advantage Lenders SBLC License

What is the Community Advantage Loan Program? Maximum Loan is $350,000 Guaranty — 85% for loans up to $150,000, 75% for loans greater than $150,000, and 90% for International Trade loans Who can be a CA lender? The following types of organizations are eligible to become CA lenders: Lender portfolio requirements Lenders in the CA…

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SBA 5010 7.1 Effective November 15, 2023

Download a PDF Copy of the SOP 5010 7.1 here Summary of Changes SECTION A: CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL 7(A) AND 504 LOANS The chapters listed below have received updated titles. Chapter 1: Primary Applicant Eligibility Requirements Validated by SBA’s Risk Mitigation Framework Chapter 2: Credit Not Available Elsewhere, Special Transaction Structures, & Other Primary…

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Alabama SBA 7(a) Lender Ranking for FY 2023

RANK Lender # Loans $ Amount Average Loan Size 1 Live Oak Banking Company (NC) 22 $35,021,500 $1,591,886 2 Synovus Bank (GA) 9 $20,736,400 $2,304,044 3 Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc. (NY) 12 $16,912,500 $1,409,375 4 Berkshire Bank (MA) 4 $11,063,400 $2,765,850 5 Readycap Lending, LLC (NJ) 11 $10,613,100 $964,827 6 SouthPoint Bank (AL) 8…

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Texas SBA 7(a) Lender Rankings for FY 2023

RANK Lender # Loans $ Amount Average Loan Size 1 Live Oak Banking Company (NC) 121 $207,203,900 $1,712,429 2 Wallis Bank (TX) 80 $138,772,200 $1,734,653 3 The Huntington National Bank (OH) 388 $99,083,000 $255,369 4 Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc. (NY) 121 $81,986,100 $677,571 5 Readycap Lending, LLC (NJ) 108 $76,724,800 $710,415 6 First Internet…

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