SBA 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…

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$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…

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Movers & 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.…

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FLAGGL 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…

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Kris Roglieri’s Chief Operating Officer Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud

May 23, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Kris Roglieri’s Chief Operating Officer Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud Christopher Snyder, former Chief Operating Officer of Prime Capital Ventures, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. This development is part of a larger fraud case involving three co-conspirators. The main…

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Movers & Shakers — John Ashkar, Bryan Anguiano, Layla Powell

May 22, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Movers & Shakers — John Ashkar, Bryan Anguiano, Layla Powell John Marshall Bank Hires John Ashkar as SVP, Director of Business Banking to Lead Business Banking Team “Bringing John onto the JMB team reflects the Bank’s commitment to the success of our small business clients,” says Jason R.…

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A Coleman Conversation: Barry Sloane of Newtek

May 21, 2025 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher A Coleman Conversation: Barry Sloane of Newtek In the first episode of A Coleman Conversation, Bob Coleman sits down with Barry Sloane, CEO of NewtekOne — the nation’s #1 SBA 7(a) lender. They discuss the evolution of SBA lending, the transition from nonbank to bank status, Newtek’s $2…

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