Breaking Down the SBA Shutdown: Real-Time Guidance for Brokers

Join the IBBA for an important discussion on how the government shutdown is affecting SBA lending, buyers, and sellers. Our expert panel will provide real-time insights into what’s happening across the lending landscape and what brokers can do to keep transactions moving forward during this disruption.

Hear directly from John Randall, Managing Director, Small Business Banking at Live Oak Bank, and John Wahl, Director, Small Business Banking at Live Oak Bank, as they share updates on SBA processing, deal flow challenges, and what steps lenders are taking to support borrowers.

Moderated by Cress Diglio, CBI, M&AMI, IBBA Past Chair, this session will help brokers understand the current environment, communicate effectively with clients and lenders, and develop practical strategies to maintain deal momentum.

Host

Host: Cress V. Diglio

Guest

Guest:

John Wahl & John Randall

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Who’s behind the mic?

Cress V. Diglio, CBI, M&AMI, Managing Partner of Calder Associates

Cress has more than 20 years business brokerage experience and has been an active member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) for 15 years. He has earned both the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) and Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) designations and has been involved with more than 500 successful business transactions. Cress is recognized as a Fellow of the IBBA for his achievements and contributions and served as IBBA Chairman in 2015. In 2017 he was recognized with the IBBA’s Chair Award for his ongoing work on behalf of the industry.
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