

Where in the world are the loan files?
Remember when “file stacking” was actually a Thing? Or did I just date myself? In case that was (ahem) before your time – it used to be...

Lori N. McCausland
Aug 25, 2022


Checklist? We don’t need no silly checklist!
Has your brain ever convinced you that it remembers exactly how to complete a task? Perhaps it whispered to you that checklists are for...

Lori N. McCausland
Aug 4, 2022


Common SBA Servicing Errors
(and what to do about them) Your SBA loan guarantee may be at risk during the eligibility, closing and funding stages if not documented...

Rebecca Mendoza
Jul 20, 2022


Components of a Great Procedure
What Makes a Great Procedure? So – you want to update (or write from scratch!) your procedures? YAY. If you’ve followed us at all, you...

Lori N. McCausland
Jun 8, 2022


Five Common Collateral Perfection & Protection Errors
We often perform annual or post-closing file reviews for our clients. Perfecting and protecting collateral is an important part of these...

Rebecca Mendoza
May 24, 2022


The Guaranty Purchase Package: avoiding costly pitfalls
Ever failed to get to the finish line on a Guaranty Purchase for an SBA loan in default? It’s not a good thing, for obvious reasons:...

Lori N. McCausland
May 11, 2022


Selling your SBA loans?
Do this first! Selling your SBA loans? It’s a fairly common thing to do. But a whole ‘nother level of responsibility comes with sales of...

Rebecca Mendoza
Mar 14, 2022


How to respond to the dreaded Screenouts!
Screenouts! Such a dreaded word in the world of SBA lending! They always come at the most inopportune time, are a total surprise...

Rebecca Mendoza
Feb 14, 2022


Loan Review Exceptions: it's (too) easy to make mistakes
Avoiding errors

Lori N. McCausland
Nov 22, 2021


Time To Review Your SBA Debt Refinance Process!
Did you see the September 8th, 2021, SBA Notice 5000-814473 with the really long title? “Interim Advances: Guidance for Processing...

Rebecca Mendoza
Oct 20, 2021


Stressed by Workouts & Liquidations?
5 Tips to make Workout and Liquidation More Fun! Okay, let’s be real: nothing about Workout and Liquidation is fun. But that doesn’t mean...

Rebecca Mendoza
Jul 5, 2021


Don't Miss these 5 Essential Steps
WHEN YOU CLOSE, FUND AND SERVICE YOUR SBA 7a LOANS There’s a lot of heavy lifting in processing an SBA loan. From initial application to...

Lori N. McCausland
May 25, 2021


SBA SCREEN-OUTS
....and How to Avoid Them Whether you’re using non-delegated (GP) or delegated (PLP) submission processes, be sure to keep SBA...

Rebecca Mendoza
May 12, 2021


Five 1502 Report Errors that Could Affect Your Bottom Line
Submission of the monthly 1502 report is one of the most important tasks for Lenders. The deadlines are tight, and accuracy is essential.

Lori N. McCausland
Mar 30, 2021


New Year, New Beginnings
5 STEPS TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS WITH YOUR 2021 SBA LENDING PROGRAM
As 2020 has wound down, many lenders are still reeling from the unprecedented

Lori N. McCausland
Dec 16, 2020

