LRM Lender Consultants

10/13/2026

SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 is here, but did your checklists catch up? 📋

Updating the SOP on the shelf isn’t enough. Your team’s checklists, procedures, templates, and workflows need to reflect the latest requirements, too. ⚠️

Outdated checklists can lead to missed steps, compliance gaps, and unnecessary risk.

✅ Now is the time to make sure your processes match the new SOP.

👉 Read more: SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Was Updated. Did Your Checklists Catch Up?
https://conta.cc/3UfIn4m

09/29/2026

SBA updates don’t always come neatly packaged in a Notice.

Forms change. Reports are updated. New guidance is released. Resources get revised. And sometimes, the important stuff is easy to miss.

That’s why every LRM newsletter includes our SBA Notice Nook — where we round up SBA Notices and other updates we think lenders should have on their radar.

It’s one more way we help you keep up with what’s changing in the SBA world.

📬 Sign up for the LRM newsletter and let us help you keep an eye on the details.

09/22/2026

🔎 CAIVRS, SAM.gov or SAFER Web—which searches are SBA Lenders required to complete?

With SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 taking effect October 1, 2026, now is the time to make sure your lending team understands the upcoming requirements.

Our latest article breaks down:
✔️ What each search is used for
✔️ Who needs to be searched
✔️ The new SAFER Web verification requirement
✔️ What lenders should document for SBA compliance
A few minutes spent on a search can help prevent much bigger compliance issues later.

👉 Read the article:
https://conta.cc/4xNQhkb

09/17/2026

October 1 is almost here. Is your SBA lending team ready for SOP 50 10 8.1?

The new SOP brings changes that may mean updates to your policies, procedures, checklists, forms — and day-to-day SBA lending processes.

Now is a good time to make sure those changes have moved from the SOP into practice.

LRM has been digging into 50 10 8.1 and helping lenders prepare. Whether you have a few questions, need help updating your tools and processes, or want training for your team, we’re here as a resource.

Questions? Let’s talk.

09/15/2026

⚠️ With SBA Change of Ownership deals, the details matter—and catching them too late can create bigger problems.

SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 includes important changes affecting loan terms, real estate structure, seller debt, collateral, working capital, seller involvement and more.

The key for lenders? Addressing these issues earlier in the process, before they lead to re-underwriting or closing delays.
📌 Our latest article breaks down the deal structure changes SBA lenders will want to catch early.

👉 Read the full article:
https://conta.cc/3SOFLKd

SOP 50 10 8.1 deal structure changes lenders will want to catch early

09/11/2026

🍂 September is here, and for SBA Lenders, October 1 will be here before we know it!

This month, we’re looking ahead to SBA SOP 50 10 8.1, which takes effect October 1, 2026. Throughout September, we’ll be breaking down key changes and sharing practical insights to help lending teams prepare.

In our latest newsletter, we’re also covering:
🔹 Early warning signs of SBA Form 1502 reporting trouble
🔹 Why a strong SBA Master Checklist matters
🔹 The latest SBA notices, updates and resources
🔹 What Lenders should be watching as we approach October 1

Change is coming, but preparation can make all the difference.
📩 Catch up on the latest SBA lending insights in our September newsletter:
Read the September Newsletter https://conta.cc/4xJbUSG

Have questions about SOP 50 10 8.1 or how the changes may affect your lending team? LRM Lender Consultants is here to help.

09/10/2026

🚨 SBA Change of Ownership rules are changing—again.

With SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 taking effect October 1, 2026, lenders need to be prepared for several important updates impacting Change of Ownership transactions.

From financial documentation and historical DSC requirements to Quality of Earnings reports and equity injection requirements, there’s a lot to understand before the new SOP takes effect.

📌 What do lenders need to know, and what should they be doing now to prepare?

We break down the key changes in our latest article:
👉 https://conta.cc/4xLu71J

What lenders need to know about SBA SOP 50 10 8.1

09/07/2026

Today, we celebrate the people behind the progress.

To our clients, colleagues, partners, and all the hardworking professionals who keep small businesses and their communities moving forward — we appreciate all that you do.

From all of us at LRM Lender Consultants, Happy Labor Day!

We hope you have the opportunity to enjoy a well-earned day off.

08/25/2026

📋 One SBA Checklist to Rule Them All

SBA lenders already have plenty of checklists. But are they all working together?

A Master Checklist can connect the entire loan lifecycle, from application through payoff or liquidation, helping teams improve communication, identify delays, reduce missed requirements, and support SBA compliance.

Our latest article explores how one centralized checklist can provide greater visibility into where every loan stands and what needs to happen next.

👉 Read One SBA Checklist to Rule Them All https://conta.cc/4hkJVDs

08/19/2026

Every lender faces challenges. The right partner helps you solve them.

Whether you're launching a new SBA lending program, strengthening operations, preparing for an SBA review, or improving loan servicing and reporting, having experienced guidance can make all the difference.

At LRM Lender Consultants, we partner with financial institutions to help them:

- Build and strengthen SBA lending
programs
- Improve operational efficiency
and compliance
- Enhance loan servicing and SBA
reporting processes
- Prepare for SBA reviews and
audits
- Train lending teams on SBA best
practices
- Navigate complex SBA
requirements with confidence

Our consultants bring decades of real-world SBA lending experience, providing practical solutions tailored to your institution's goals—not one-size-fits-all recommendations.

Whether you need support for a single project or ongoing consulting, we're here to help your team succeed.

Let's start the conversation. Contact LRM Lender Consultants to learn how our consulting services can help you improve performance, reduce risk, and build a stronger SBA lending program.

👉 Visit our website or reach out today to schedule a consultation.