Fraud Friday — Appeal Court Overturns Community Banker’s Fraud Conviction

April 15, 2016 By Bob Coleman Editor, Fraud Friday Fraud Friday — Appeal Court Overturns Community Banker’s Fraud Conviction David Weimert’s 18-month sentence for bank fraud has been nullified on appeal and he walked out of a federal prison this week. Weimert was president of Wisconsin-based Anchor Bank’s real estate subsidiary. During the height of…

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Coleman’s Movers and Shakers — Grady Hedgspeth Joins CFPB

April 14, 2016 By Bob Coleman Editor, Coleman’s Movers and Shakers Coleman’s Movers and Shakers — Grady Hedgspeth Joins CFPB Grady Hedgespeth is joining the CFPB as the Assistant Director for the Office of Small Business Lending Markets. Prior to joining the Bureau, Mr. Hedgespeth served as the Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity…

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Main Street Monday — Small Business Lending Defaults Remain Low

April 11, 2016 By Bob Coleman Editor, Main Street Monday Main Street Monday — Small Business Lending Defaults Remain Low Default outlook remains low given the tepid investment and conservative approach to expansion small businesses have taken. The business cycle remains intact with expansion at low risk. The moderate credit cycle continues, even with rises…

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C-Suite Wednesday — SBA and Fee Income: There’s More than Meets the Eye

April 6, 2016 By Walter McLaughlin Contributor, C-Suite Wednesday C-Suite Wednesday — SBA and Fee Income: There’s More than Meets the Eye Lenders involved with the SBA 7(a) program are normally aware that the secondary market is a substantial source of income. Although the markets ebb and flow over time, today’s premiums approach 17% for…

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