What Keeps You Up at Night?

June 30, 2015 By Bob Coleman Editor, Coleman Report What Keeps You Up at Night? Lately, this phrase seems to be one of the latest buzzwords for executive planning excellence. So, keep this to industry topics please!, tell me what keeps you up at night about your job as a small business lending professional. The…

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Fraud Friday — Small Business Lenders must be Consultants While Lending

June 26, 2015 By Bob Coleman Editor, fraud Friday A true story. A fellow publisher friend of mine who is successful in another publishing niche — advising college administrators how to handle microaggressions and sexual assault issues, changed his payroll processing company from ADP to a start-up payroll company in his hometown. They promised the…

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SBA 7(a) Loan Servicer Compensation is, Well, Depends on Experience.

June 26, 2015 By Bob Coleman Editor, Coleman Report Yesterday I comfortably reported the average SBA 7(a) loan closer compensation is around $50,000. Today, I don’t feel that righteous. The small sample clearly shows the market pays for experience. So, to force me to commit to a number, I’m calling it $35,000 for junior level…

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FLAGGL 2015 Announces Breakout & General Session Topics

June 25, 2015 By Bob Coleman Editor, Small Business Lending Events Calendar This year’s fourth annual FLAGGL conference will be held September 16th-18th, 2015 at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Florida. Check out the Breakout & General Session Topics Capital Access: Top brass from the SBA will discuss the Agency’s latest regulatory environment, policy…

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SBA 7(a) Loan Closer Compensation is $50K Per Year

June 25, 2015 By Bob Coleman Editor, Coleman Report Several weeks ago, I asked for industry feedback about compensation for SBA 7(a) loan packagers, closers and servicers. I stated I had difficulty in the past arriving at an industry standard due to responses being all over the board. The job description of the SBA 7(a)…

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Coleman’s Movers & Shakers

June 24, 2015 By Bob Coleman Editor, Coleman’s Movers & Shakers Paragon Appoints Kerri Morrin Chief Operating Officer of Small Business Capital Group “Kerri’s leadership and extensive background in SBA operations make her a valuable asset to the team,” says Robert Shaw, Chief Executive Officer at Paragon Bank. “In addition to her experience, Kerri demonstrates…

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ReadyCap Securitizes $115 Million of SBA 7(a) Unguaranteed Loans

by Bob Coleman Editor, C-Suite Small Business Lending ReadyCap Lending has completed the securitization and sale of $115 million of the unguaranteed interest of SBA 7(a) small business loans — the first securitization since the recession. The loans were originated by CIT Small Business Lending Capital. ReadyCap acquired the loan portfolio when they purchased the…

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