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Newsletter, September 2024

 

Posted: 09/13/24

 

Loan Officer Steve Kohl offers his advice this month in WBD Insights. You'll also find information on our new Elite Lender, our commitment to giving back to other economic development...

 

Here's another jam-packed Lender Services newsletter! We offer updated form links, info on the Capital Pilot Program, Q&As, and much more.

 

Newsletter, August 2024

 

Posted: 08/16/24

 

This month we feature an article by Loan Officer, Kyle Kuntz, and also announce lower 504 service fees for FY25, an Elite Lender and a Mission Partner update.

 

Newsletter, July 2024

 

Posted: 07/30/24

 

WBD's Tyler Swenson fills us in on ESOPs and the 504 loan, we thank everyone for joining us at our Seminar Series and announce a new Elite Lender this month.

 

Lender Services Newsletter, June 2024

 

Posted: 06/05/24

 

We've got a packed issue of the Lender Scoop this month with several SBA 7(a) Loan news and updates!

 

Newsletter, May 2024

 

Posted: 05/16/24

 

This month we continue to invite our viewers to attend our upcoming Seminar Series, and we have an informative article from April Nelson, and a follow-up to our Fundamentals Workshop.

 

Newsletter, April 2024

 

Posted: 04/19/24

 

WBD Loan Officer, Mark Maurer, put together our informative Inside Scoop this month, and we also announce the return of our Seminar Series, an upcoming WBD workshop, and a congratulations message...

 

The first edition of our 7(a) Lender Scoop is here and full of insight and information that matters to you! Wenda Roycraft offers and intro to this newsletter, the Lender Services Team, an...

 

Newsletter, March 2024

 

Posted: 03/14/24

 

Our Insights newsletter this month includes an Inside Scoop article from WBD Loan Officer, Mike Dieckman, as well as information on how we're promoting our customers on social media, a Mission...

 

Newsletter, February 24

 

Posted: 02/16/24

 

February's Insights includes EIDL loan servicing tips, a tip of the cap to our newest Elite Lender, a Mission Partner updated and much more.

 

Newsletter, January 24

 

Posted: 01/18/24

 

January's newsletter shares some great news about the 504 and CRA, we remind readers to see our FY23 Annual Report and introduce a new Elite Lender.

 

Newsletter, November 23

 

Posted: 11/15/23

 

Our newsletter this month includes an article from Loan Officer, Mark Maurer, a look inside our new Annual Report, and a new mission partner as well. Check it out!

 

Newsletter, October 23

 

Posted: 10/18/23

 

October's newsletter offers a look inside our customer survey results and we include an invitation to attend our free Closing Team webinar, and once again congratulate a new Elite Lender.

 

Newsletter, September 23

 

Posted: 10/17/23

 

Check out our September newsletter, which includes an article by WBD Loan Officer Mark Maurer, some great news about our Minnesota service area, and we congratulate a new Elite Lender.

 

Newsletter, August 23

 

Posted: 08/16/23

 

In this month's newsletter, WBD Loan Officer Katie Bowman, provides some expert advice on environmenal reports, and WBD congratulates a new Elite Lender.

 

Newsletter, July 2023

 

Posted: 07/14/23

 

July's newsletter includes an Inside Scoop by Mike Dieckman on how the SBA 504 loan can bring some relief to 7(a) borrowers faced with high interest rates. Also included is a mention of our $1...

 

Newsletter, May 2023

 

Posted: 05/17/23

 

This month our Loan Officer, Tyler Swenson, writes about higher 504 loan limits for manufacturers and Green Energy projects. We're inviting our lenders to join us at this summer's Seminar Series,...

 

Newsletter, April 2023

 

Posted: 04/14/23

 

The April WBD Insights newsletter features an Inside Scoop from loan officer Steve Kohl, who offers his knowledge of business and partner buyouts. There are many other updates in this issue,...

 

Newsletter, March 2023

 

Posted: 03/15/23

 

March's newsletter includes an Inside Scoop from April Nelson, discussing the benefits of the 504 program. We also congratulate a new Elite Lender and award-winning WBD customers, and we're...

 

Newsletter, February 2023

 

Posted: 02/17/23

 

Our newsletter this month includes an Inside Scoop from Nick Drewsen, as well as a "Thank You" message to our lending partners who enabled us to earn the CDC FY2022 Wisconsin SBA Award.

 

Newsletter, January 2023

 

Posted: 01/12/23

 

Our refreshed WBD Insights newsletter introduces The Inside Scoop - an educational series of articles on the SBA 504 written by WBD Loan officers.

 

Newsletter, December 2022

 

Posted: 01/04/23

 

Happy Holidays and New Year from WBD! Thank you for helping WBD have our most productive year in our history!

 

Newsletter, November 2022

 

Posted: 11/30/22

 

WBD's President Dan Schneider reflects on a successful FY 22, and we honor Joe Wolfe, former President, who made a big impact in WBD's success.

 

Newsletter, October 2022

 

Posted: 10/31/22

 

Another productive and record-breaking year at WBD, and we look back on our economic development activity both in FY 22 and looking forward. Also, read about the benefit of the 504 program that gives the ability of a buyer to assuming outstanding 504 loans.

 

Newsletter, September 2022

 

Posted: 09/30/22

 

A WBD customer, chef and business owner receives a well-deserved and coveted award, see our upcoming events and find out who our new Elite Lender is. Also, our ranking in the list of national CDCs and our region is something we're very proud of, in part thanks to our lending partners.

 

Newsletter, August 2022

 

Posted: 08/31/22

 

This month we take a look at new SBA appraisal rules that allow for up to a ten percent shortfall in appraised value for 504 loans. We also congratulate our newest loan officer, Katie Bowman, and announce the addition of our new Elite Lender.

 

Newsletter, July 2022

 

Posted: 07/31/22

 

Thank you for helping make our Seminar Series a success! And check out our many links to our resource pages, including seminar presentations, toolkits and much more.

 

Newsletter, June 2022

 

Posted: 06/30/22

 

There's still plenty of time to register for our Summer Seminar Series! Our Seminars are being held throughout the state this month and we hope to see you there. Also, check out how WBD is staying active on social media and chambers of commerce across Wisconsin and Minnesota.

 

Newsletter, May 2022

 

Posted: 05/31/22

 

WBD announces Seminar Series dates and locations coming up in June. This month's newsletter also includes a congratulations message to our new Elite Lenders, an upcoming event we'll be attending, and a WBD servicing update.

 

Newsletter, April 2022

 

Posted: 04/30/22

 

This month we offer a sneak peek at our upcoming Seminar Series, a refi toolkit reminder, and how we were proud to be recognized by the SBA in receiving an award for the top CDC with the most loan approvals. Also, a congrats to the Wisconsin SBA National Small Business of the Year Award.

 

Newsletter, March 2022

 

Posted: 03/31/22

 

Great news regarding the long-term future of the 504 loan program! President Biden signs a funding bill to increase the 504 loan program Authorization level. We offer a thank you to our 504 refi webinar attendees, and welcome our newest elite lender.

 

Newsletter, February 2022

 

Posted: 02/28/22

 

You're invited to join us for our upcoming March Refi Webinar! Also, we take a look at our local economic development projects, and how our social media audience is growing. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn!

 

Newsletter, January 2022

 

Posted: 01/31/22

 

Announcing our upcoming Refi Webinar hosted by our loan officers starting in February, and we invite you to take a look at our FY 21 Annual Report as WBD turns 40. What an amazing 40 years we've had in helping small businesses succeed! And we're excited to introduce our new Loan Officer and Vice President, Mark Maurer.

 

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