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...
WBD's Seminar Series is Coming Your Way in June!
WBD’s Seminar Series is headed your way and we hope to see you there! WBD loan officers will provide updates on the 504 program and...
In the coming weeks and months, there's a good chance you'll be hearing from business owners who will be asking about the SBA 504 loan. That's because we've stepped up our outreach with Wisconsin...
WBD supports the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) in their efforts and vision in making Wisconsin a better place to live and work through economic advancement. Through advocacy,...
When it comes to the Small Business Administration (SBA), the emphasis on 'small' is unmistakable. Yet, behind this seemingly straightforward label lies a few misconceptions regarding what truly...
Congratulations to Seth Wage, Vice President, Commercial Banker, at Peoples State Bank in Wausau, WI, who is our newest Elite Lender! Seth is now a part of our Elite Lender team because he has...
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...
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...
The 504 program is known for providing long-term fixed rate financing, a significant benefit to borrowers. But sometimes it’s the program’s other benefit that’s most...
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.
In 2015, Owen Jones and Richie Bassi acquired Tommy Docks, a Weston, Wisconsin-based manufacturer specializing in high-quality do-it-yourself dock systems and accessories. Despite initial...
EIDL loans have become a hot topic in SBA lending and more and more often we are hearing from lenders that need servicing actions completed on those loans for routine business transactions. The...
WBD is proud to have New North, Inc. as a Mission Partner. New North is a regional marketing and economic development corporation fostering collaboration among private and public sector leaders...
WBD congratulates Eric DeJardine, Vice President at Nicolet National Bank in Sister Bay, WI, who is our newest Elite Lender! Eric has partnered with us on ten or more projects since 2009, which...
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.
Great news for lenders who use the 504 program! Recent changes have led to yet another benefit of using the SBA 504 loan program to assist your small business borrowers: All 504 loans now qualify...
WBD's Annual Report is here and ready for your perusal. You'll find information on our fiscal year financials, job creation efforts, and mission support details as well. Also, this year we...
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!
As bankers, you see a lot of different business situations. The key is to recognize how to best position your customers for success. Often businesses growing quickly face a number of challenges...
WBD is excited to partner with Red Letter Grant to support and empower women throughout west central Wisconsin! Our partnership with Red Letter Grant and many other organizations is part of our...
Thank you for attending our Webinar! And if you weren't able to join us, we've got you covered.
In the links below you'll be able to open and download our Webinar presentation and/or view...
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.
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.
Here is a great opportunity for your bank or credit union's SBA Support Staff and Closing Team!
If you or your lending institution's Closing Team and/or SBA support staff have ever dealt...
Over the past few years appraisals have been causing more than a few problems. Generally, the trend is for appraisals to come in short. As lenders, this can cause some problems. Fortunately, the...
WBD Inc. honors its top lending partners from across Wisconsin, Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for their success in helping small business get the financing they need to grow,...
In this month's newsletter, WBD Loan Officer Katie Bowman, provides some expert advice on environmenal reports, and WBD congratulates a new Elite Lender.
WBD Inc. honors its top lending partners from across Wisconsin, Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for their success in helping small business get the financing they need to grow,...
While the SBA requires an Environmental Report on all real estate projects, the type of report varies depending on a number of factors. There have been some recent changes, but Partner Engineering...
Do you know a small business owner who financed their real estate or heavy equipment with an SBA 7(a) guaranteed loan in recent years? Many SBA 7(a) loans are priced at the Prime Rate, plus 2.75%...
We’re Coming to a City Near You in 2023!
WBD’s Seminar Series is headed your way and we hope to see you there! WBD loan officers will provide updates on the 504 program and...
WBD often partners with bankers to work with borrowers who are looking to transition ownership of their small business. Typically, many of these businesses are owned by multiple partners with...
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...
Do you have a small business customer who has been leasing space from a third party? Or a startup business who is about to enter into a long term lease? If so, consider discussing with them the...
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.
WBD Inc. honors its top lending partners from across Wisconsin, Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for their success in helping small business get the financing they need to grow,...
Every year WBD participates with multiple lenders on complex change of ownership transactions that include the purchase of real estate. In many cases financing is provided in combination with the...
Our refreshed WBD Insights newsletter introduces The Inside Scoop - an educational series of articles on the SBA 504 written by WBD Loan officers.
WBD Inc. honors its top lending partners from across Wisconsin, Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for their success in helping small business get the financing they need to grow,...
In today’s economic environment, your lending institution has likely discussed tightening up its credit box, in addition to pursuing deposits due to lingering liquidity concerns. If this is...
Happy Holidays and New Year from WBD! Thank you for helping WBD have our most productive year in our history!
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