This week on The Art of SBA Lending, Ray Drew sits down with David Tinsley of Lenders Cooperative to unravel the shifting landscape of SBA lending and the role of technology and LSPs in shaping its future. Recorded live from the MALC conference, they dive into the buzz surrounding the unannounced new SOP and what it means for lenders.

From the challenges of scaling an SBA division to the surprising dominance of AI in industry conversations, Ray and David explore how to navigate growth, manage risk, and foster innovation — "throwing the whole playbook out". They also tackle the ongoing debate of in-house operations versus leveraging Lender Service Providers (LSPs).

🎯 In this episode:

➡️ The "come what may" attitude of SBA lenders embracing change

➡️ How LSPs offer a lifeline for smaller banks to compete and scale

➡️ The critical role of AI and automation in streamlining SBA processes

➡️ Dispelling myths about SBA lending: "It's not as scary as they have worked it up to be"

➡️ The future of small business and SBA's opportunity to become a household name

💬 Are you ready to adapt to the new era of SBA lending, or are you holding onto the old ways? Join the conversation!

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