CDFIs • Community Banks • Mission Finance

Expand Your Lending Capacity Without Expanding Your Headcount

Institutional grade underwriting, risk control, and deal flow acceleration built for leaders who want growth with discipline.

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$300M+
Underwritten
500+
Deals Closed
14+ Years
Experience
Nationwide
Coverage

Targeting the Right Partners

We work exclusively with SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP) participants and SBA-approved direct lending institutions for SBA loan transactions.

Designed specifically for CDFI executives and community bank presidents, our platform accelerates sustainable impact lending without the overhead of new hires. We transform your existing teams into scalable lending machines by providing focused credit expertise, agile deal structuring, and compliance-ready documentation.

Problem Statement

  • Talent and bandwidth constraints limit deal volume and underwriting speed.
  • Balancing mission-driven lending with regulatory scrutiny creates execution risk.
  • High competition for quality SBA and community loan packages puts pressure on margins.

ClearPath Analysis Framework

The ClearPath Analysis Framework is a systematic 4-step process that integrates underwriting discipline with portfolio growth objectives: Clarify loan purpose and borrower profile, Validate credit structure, Execute compliant terms, and Optimize performance with ongoing monitoring. It aligns your CDFI or community bank strategy to both impact metrics and risk thresholds.

12+ Years SBA Experience

Executed more than 500 approved SBA transactions with community lenders.

$300M+ Underwritten

Proven track record in low-risk credit delivery for mission-driven lenders.

Regulatory & Compliance Focus

Direct experience with SBA SOP, CFPB, and state CDFI reporting requirements.

Pricing Tiers

Essential

$7,500/mo

  • Deal sourcing support
  • Basic ClearPath credit review
  • Monthly dashboard report

Professional

Most Popular

$12,500/mo

  • All Essential features
  • Credit committee prep
  • Bi-weekly portfolio health check

Enterprise

$20,000/mo

  • All Professional features
  • Enhanced risk analytics
  • Dedicated underwriting chief

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Compensation Disclosure

SBA Lending Network is compensated for underwriting services with a fee that is agreed upon in advance as part of the program engagement. Separate from underwriting, we may receive a brokerage referral fee of 1-3% at closing when we introduce qualified loans to partner lenders and investors. All fees are disclosed up-front and aligned with your fiduciary goals. Payment terms are defined per engagement letter and final closing documentation.

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