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Guaranty Denial Traps in Refinancing Debt with the SBA 7(a) Loan — 2/26

And the New SBA 504 Refinancing Rules A 75-minute training with e-certification & recording for all attendees Attend the Live Coleman Webinar EventWednesday, March 5, 20252:00 PM Eastern SBA loan closer failure to collect all borrower underlying debt refinance paperwork risks annulment of your SBA 7(a) loan guaranty. One lender lost $850,000 in an SBA…

SBA 7(a) SOP Compliance Training Webinar Series — 3/27

Learn what Experts Know after Reviewing Over 16,000 7(a) Loans5 Weekly Online Webinars Feb 20 – Mar 27Updated for 2025 and the SBA SOP 7.1 Register for this 5-part online webinar series for your entire staff to learn what loan reviewers expect to see in a well-managed SBA loan portfolio. Your entire staff can attend…

Coleman 2025 SBA Lender Award Winners

Emerging SBA Lenders of the Year: Heath Dietrick, Kelly Klein, Antonio Gonzales, Bryce Fennell Marketing Executives of the Year: Amanda Near, Lindsey Paley, Ray Drew SBA Podcast of the Year: SBA Today Mission Based Lender of the Year: AmPac Business Capital Lender Service Provider of the Year: Holtmeyer & Monson Woman Lender of the Year:…

Nik & Trisha Patel

Nik Patel, a former financier, was convicted of orchestrating a large-scale loan fraud scheme, in which he defrauded banks and investors out of millions of dollars by selling fraudulent USDA loan guarantees. He was sentenced to federal prison for his crimes. Trisha Patel, his wife, has been mentioned in connection with his case, but there…

Blueacorn Founders

Blueacorn was a fintech company that helped small businesses apply for PPP loans during the pandemic. The company’s founders, Nathan Reis and Stephanie Hockridge, have been indicted for PPP loan fraud, accused of submitting fake applications with fraudulent documents and charging illegal kickbacks. They face wire fraud and conspiracy charges, each carrying up to 20…

Fraud Friday!

Fraud Friday! articles are published Friday mornings and shows premiere at 1PM EST on Coleman Report’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/@ColemanReport Here are the top stories we’re following: Kris Roglieri & Prime Commercial Capital Blueacorn Founders Nik & Trisha Patel

A Banking Reset? Trump’s Impact on Regulation, M&A, Market Outlook — 2/11

Attend the Live Webinar EventTuesday, February 11, 20251:00 PM Eastern Register Here The new Trump Administration is ushering in hope for many bankers, excited at the prospect of regulatory relief and a more pro-business climate. Bank stocks have rallied and bank earnings for Q4 have largely been encouraging. While problems in liquidity, credit, and inflation…

Coleman SBA Lender Awards Luncheon — March 13

Celebrate SBA Lending Excellence in Orlando! March 13, 2025 at Citrus Club in Orlando Sponsored by iBusiness & One Source Business Capital $195 per seat | $1500 per table of 8Deadline to register is March 1! Make your plans to join us in Orlando for the SBA industry’s first national awards luncheon. On Thursday, March…

Coleman BDO Summit — 3/13-3/14

March 13-14, 2025 at the Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando All past winners are invited to attend at no cost. If you are not a past winner and would like to attend, please email your 2024 numbers to anna@colemanreport.com to apply. Our sponsorship committee will review your email and send an invitation if approved. Tentative Agenda…

Coleman Report Weekly Newsletter

Coleman Report Weekly Newsletter — SBA Executive Industry Newsletter Delivered Weekly The Coleman Report weekly newsletter is an essential resource for executives in the SBA lending industry. The newsletter is designed to help you stay ahead of industry developments with clear, actionable insights and in-depth analysis. Whether you’re managing risk, refining your processes, or strategizing…