Coleman Awards AmPac – Mission-Based Lender & FranFund – Franchise Lender

January 30, 2025

Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher

Coleman Awards AmPac – SBA Mission-Based Lender & FranFund – SBA Franchise Lender

AmPac Named Coleman SBA Mission-Based Lender of the Year

AmPac Full Team

AmPac Community Lending Team

AmPac celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year as a faith and mission-based lender committed to promoting economic growth and job creation that positively impacts the region, the state, and the nation. The CDC and CDFI SBA Community Advantage lender’s greatest accomplishment is advancing entrepreneur dreams and the stories of its small businesses that remind us that we have achieved our mission. 

In this past year AmPac acquired a 40-year-old non-profit in its region, expanded into Nevada, received a coveted Spirit of the Entrepreneur Award for its work in the community with small businesses, and saw significant growth in its Mobile App which provides 24-7 curated resources for small businesses.

FranFund Named Coleman SBA Franchise Lender of the Year

FranFund Lending Team

If FranFund were a direct SBA lender, it would rank among the top 15 lenders in the country — a remarkable achievement, surpassing some of the industry’s largest players in approved loan volume for fiscal year 2024. 

Recognized as Entrepreneur’s #1 Franchise Supplier in Banking/Finance for two consecutive years, FranFund remains committed to delivering innovative financial solutions and stellar personalized service that set it apart.

Reflecting on FranFund being named Coleman’s SBA Franchise Lender of the Year, Shay Kleinschmidt, Vice President of Lending, stated, “We are deeply honored to accept the 2024 SBA Franchise Lender of the Year award. At FranFund, our impact extends beyond numbers. We take great pride in empowering franchisees to turn their dreams into thriving businesses. This award reflects the dedication of our team, the trust of our clients and lenders, and the partnerships we’ve built to foster success within the franchise community. Thank you for this incredible honor.”