Coleman Community Advantage Lenders Council
Membership for Your Team Includes Monthly Teams Virtual Meeting & Community Advantage Lenders Report
Joining the Coleman Community Advantage Lenders Council gives your whole team direct, unlimited access to a trusted network of peers, policymakers, and SBA lending experts who are shaping the future of Community Advantage and SBLC programs. As a member, you’ll participate in monthly virtual meetings where the latest rule changes, compliance challenges, and lending strategies are discussed in real time. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of regulatory updates or refine your lending practices, these meetings provide insider-level clarity and actionable guidance.
In addition to live collaboration, members receive a monthly report packed with curated insights, policy summaries, and lender benchmarking data you won’t find anywhere else. The Council keeps you informed, connected, and competitive in an evolving SBA landscape—especially as Community Advantage undergoes major changes. This is your opportunity to be part of a leading group that not only reacts to SBA developments but helps influence them.
Membership for Your Team Includes:
• Access to a Monthly Teams Virtual Meeting (Second Tuesday of the Month @ 2pm Eastern)
• Subscription to the Monthly Coleman’s Community Advantage Lenders Report
• Unlimited Access for Anyone with Your Institution’s Email Domain Name
Annual Membership $995
(Membership limited to lenders.)
Next Scheduled Topic, Tuesday, June 10 — 2pm Eastern
How to Comply with SBA’s New Community Advantage Rules — All About the Recent SBA Community Advantage Procedural Notice
In this information-packed session, you will learn:
• The new maximum loan amount for CA SBLC-originated loans
• Updated underserved market requirements for CA SBLC loans
• Revised loan loss reserve calculations based on years of participation
• New capital requirements for 2025 and 2026
• Minimum lending activity expectations to maintain CA SBLC status
• Changes to fidelity insurance coverage requirements
• How CDCs can become licensed as CA SBLCs
• New fee structures for lender reviews and examinations
How the Monthly Coleman Community Advantage Lenders Council Meeting Works
Each month, Bob Coleman will host a 30-minute live virtual Teams call designed exclusively for SBA Community Advantage lenders. These fast-paced, content-rich sessions will feature a special invited guest—an expert in the SBA lending space, such as policymakers, successful lenders, compliance officers, or technical advisors.
Interactive Format
- Live on Microsoft Teams – You’ll join via a secure Teams link.
- Expert-Led Insight – Bob and the featured guest will dive into one pressing topic, from regulatory changes to underwriting strategies.
- Real-Time Q&A – You’ll have the opportunity to ask live questions through chat or voice, and receive direct, actionable answers.
- Problem Solving Focus – The guest will address common issues lenders face and offer practical, real-world solutions that you can use immediately.
- No fluff, just solutions – We keep it moving and focused on what you need to know—no wasted time.
Each call is supported by a monthly report, summarizing key takeaways, data trends, and resource links so you don’t miss a beat—even if you can’t attend live.
Perfect for staying informed, connected, and compliant in the evolving SBA Community Advantage environment.