Recorded live at the CLBA Conference in Orlando, this episode brings together four leading lenders for a candid, high-value conversation about today’s lending environment and where the biggest opportunities are heading into 2025.

Hosted by Dain Court, this lender roundtable delivers practical insights brokers, lenders, and business owners can use right now.

Featured Guests: • Marie Lokmanyan – ARF Financial • Tony Cimino – ROK Financial • Eric Oh – Velocity SBA • Scott Coleman – Northwest

Topics covered: • What types of deals are getting funded today • Submission mistakes brokers should avoid • Credit trends across SBA, CRE, and working capital • Changing borrower expectations • How lenders are adjusting strategies heading into 2025 • The biggest opportunities brokers should be watching • Real deal-flow insights straight from active lenders

Filmed onsite at CLBA Orlando, this episode gives you an unfiltered look into the lending landscape from four respected lending platforms.

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🔥 The CRE market is shifting fast — are you ready? In Episode 3 of CRE Guide, host Dain Court sits down with Ryan Huntsman (Chicago Title), Jide Buckley (West Capital Lending), and Yvonne Santos (New Day Commercial Capital) for a high-energy, no-fluff conversation about where commercial real estate is headed and how it all ties together.

Together, they dive into: ✅ The biggest CRE trends shaping 2025 and beyond ✅ How lending, title, marketing, and investing intersect ✅ Strategies to stay competitive and succeed in today’s evolving market Whether you’re a broker, investor, lender, or just CRE-curious, this episode is packed with insights, fresh perspectives, and strategies you can use right now.

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In this episode of the CRE Guide Podcast, we dive into the SBA 504 loan program—what it is, how it works, and why it’s a powerful tool for commercial real estate investors and small business owners. Host Dain K. Court breaks down how the 504 program helps business owners secure long-term, fixed-rate financing for owner-occupied properties—with lower down payments and competitive terms. Whether you're a broker, borrower, or just curious about SBA lending, this episode gives you the insights you need to navigate the process and unlock new funding opportunities.

🎙️ Topics Covered: What is the SBA 504 program? Who qualifies? Why it’s different from SBA 7(a) How brokers can use it to close more deals Subscribe for more episodes covering all things CRE, lending strategies, and deal-making in today’s market.

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