Training Opportunities
America East provides training for all levels and roles in SBA lending. Speakers from SBA headquarters, SBA servicing offices and industry professionals present relevant and timely updates across all aspects of the SBA 7(a) and 504 lending process in both general and breakout sessions. From origination to liquidation, audit and everything in between, we commit to providing in-depth updates and training to your entire staff.
In the past, speakers from SBA headquarters have included SBA Chief of Staff, Associate Administrator for the Office of Capital Access, 504 Policy & Program Chief, 7(a) Policy & Program Chief, Director of the Office of Financial Assistance, and Director of the Office of Credit Risk Management, among others.
2025 Breakout Session Topics Included:
- SBA HQ Updates for the 7(a) and 504 Programs
- OCRM in 2025
- 7(a) Underwriting
- Change of Ownership and Complex Transactions
- Debt Refinancing
- Construction Standards & Prudent Monitoring
- Environmental Requirements in 2025
- Guaranty Purchases
- Intensive Servicing: Workouts & Forbearance
- 7(a) Servicing
- Franchise Lending
- Delegated Lender Processing in 2025
- Loan Closings in 7(a) and 504
Thanks For Coming!
Thank you to our Speakers, Sponsors & SBA HQ
Save The Date:
August 17-19th 2026
Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, MD
Stay tuned for updates and announcements — and relive moments from 2025 with the photo gallery below.