Movers and Shakers

October 1, 2015 By Bob Coleman Editor, Movers and Shakers ReadyCap Sells Excess SBLC License to CenterStone SBA Lending, Retains the CIT License John Moshier, President of ReadyCap Lending writes the Coleman Report, “ReadyCap Lending is pleased to announce the sale of one of its SBLC licenses. ReadyCap purchased the SBLC license formerly held by…

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Coleman’s Movers and Shakers — CenterStone SBA Lending Acquires SBLC License

September 24, 2015 By Bob Coleman Editor, Movers and Shakers Coleman’s Movers and Shakers — CenterStone SBA Lending Acquires SBLC License Los Angeles-based CenterStone has successfully closed the purchase of a small business lending company license from ReadyCap Lending on September 14th Jason Pak, CEO of CenterStone SBA Lending, is a seasoned executive in the…

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Main Street Monday — Can the Franchise Model Survive the NLRB Ruling?

Main Street Monday — Can the Franchise Model Survive a NLRB Ruling? Last month’s ruling by the National Labor Relations Board opens the doors that franchisees may become de facto franchisor employees — managers, not small business owners. The NRLB ruled garbage hauler Browning-Ferris Industries should be considered a “joint” employer” along with a staffing…

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Fraud Friday — Former Bank President Pleads Guilty to $3.5 Million Fraud

September 18, 2015 By Bob Coleman Editor, Fraud Friday Fraud Friday — Former Bank President Pleads Guilty to $3.5 Million Fraud I gave my five common themes of lender employee fraud in a speech to America’s Small Business Development Company annual conference in San Francisco last week. Long Time Employee Outside Investments make them appear…

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5 Things to Consider When Making an SBA Franchise Loan

September 14, 2015 By Walter H. McLaughlin Coleman Report Contributor Senior Vice President/SBA Manager Banner Bank 5 Things to Consider When Making an SBA Franchise Loan Every good business model recognizes the need for balance between supply and demand. In the SBA world, franchise lending is a microcosm of that basic economic principle. A 2014…

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