Coleman’s Movers and Shakers

May 6, 2015 By Bob Coleman Editor, Movers and Shakers Rachael Pokuta to Expand TMC Financing’s SoCal Footprint One of the nation’s leading Northern California-based CDCs is heading to Southern California’s Inland Empire. ‘We’re excited to have Rachael on board to cover the Inland Empire region,’ says TMC Executive Vice President Rich Grant. ‘Her energy,…

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SBA Hot Topic Tuesday — The New SBA (7a) Debt Refinance Rules

May 5, 2015 By Bob Coleman Editor, SBA Hot Topic Tuesday The major change in the SBA SOP 5010 (H) released yesterday is debt refinance eligibility. In the new SOP, SBA has simplified the documentation for the applicant and the lender. Debt on the business balance sheet is eligible to be refinanced if it the…

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Mug Shot Monday — 3 ½ Years for Community Bank Special Asset VP

May 4, 2015 By Bob Coleman Editor, Mug Shot Monday After being convicted in January of bank fraud, Rusty Beamon learned today he will spend 3 ½ years in jail. Rusty Beamon was a vice president at Appalachian Community Bank in Georgia and was in charge of the bank’s foreclosed real estate assets. In 2009,…

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Main Street Monday — National Small Business Week Kicks Off Today

May 4, 2015 By Bob Coleman Editor, Main Street Monday The ‘Dream Big, Start Small’ tour may be coming to a city near you. Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet will travel during the week to events in Miami, Los Angeles, San Antonio, New York and Washington, D.C. The lineup? Today — Miami (12:30 pm to 4:30 pm)…

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Coleman Small Business Lending Calendar — FLAGGL Announces Session Topics

April 30, 2015 By Bob Coleman Editor, Small Business Lending Calendar Don’t miss your opportunity to hear from some of the industry’s sharpest and most experienced professionals representing national, regional and community banks, credit unions and certified development companies. Not to mention the BEST networking opportunity in Florida for SBA lenders! Every hot topic will…

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