America East Small Business Lenders Conference 2025
August 4-6, 2025
Join Lenders Cooperative at America East 2025, one of the premier events for SBA and small business lenders. This year’s conference brings together industry experts, innovative technology, and actionable insights to help financial institutions elevate their lending programs.
Hear from Our Experts
Our team will be presenting two informative sessions you won’t want to miss:
Tuesday | August 5th, 2025
Time
Sessions
10:30 am – 11:45 am
Advance to Credit Review: SOP 50 10 8 Changes and What They Mean for You
David Tinsley
Don’t roll the dice on outdated underwriting practices. This session takes you straight to the heart of SOP 50 10 8’s updated credit standards—no Chance card required. We’ll explore the evolving rules around loan analysis, including major changes to small loan underwriting, and help you avoid costly compliance missteps. Whether you’re dealing with hotels or utilities, make sure your credit game is strong and your loans stay on the board. This session is repeated Wednesday at 9:00 am.
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Beyond the Boardwalk: Tech Tools Reshaping SBA Lending
Ben Wallace
Step off the wooden planks and into the future. This session showcases how SBA’s modernization efforts—from E-Tran evolution to data integration—are helping lenders move faster, smarter, and more efficiently. Learn how to ride the wave of SBA innovation without getting lost in the undertow.
Wednesday | August 6th, 2025
Time
Sessions
9:00 am – 10:15 am
Advance to Credit Review: SOP 50 10 8 Changes and What They Mean for You
David Tinsley
Don’t roll the dice on outdated underwriting practices. This session takes you straight to the heart of SOP 50 10 8’s updated credit standards—no Chance card required. We’ll explore the evolving rules around loan analysis, including major changes to small loan underwriting, and help you avoid costly compliance missteps. Whether you’re dealing with hotels or utilities, make sure your credit game is strong and your loans stay on the board. This session is repeated Wednesday at 9:00 am.
Connect With Us at the Conference
We are hosting exclusive dinners and networking events for our valued clients and partners.
America East Networking Party
Monday, August 4, 2025 | 8:45 PM – 11:00 PM
Nola’s Bar & Lounge, Ocean Resort, Atlantic City
Join us for an exclusive evening of networking, live entertainment, and cocktails at Nola’s Bar & Lounge. Space is limited and only a few spots remain!
This event is proudly hosted in collaboration with our partners:
Corp Smart, Partners Engineering, and RBAC
Interested in attending?
Reach out to Chuck Evans to reserve your spot.
Visit Us at Booth #29
Stop by our booth to see how Lenders Cooperative’s integrated lending platform simplifies the entire loan life cycle—from origination to servicing—with built-in SBA LSP support, underwriting, and loan operations.
Event Team
David Tinsley
Head of SBA LSP Services
J. M “Chuck” Evans
Executive Director – SBA LSP Services
Rachel Hunsinger
Head of SBA Servicing
Olivia Wallace
Client Success
Empowering Lenders to Move Faster
With Lenders Cooperative, your institution can:
- Automate the full lending life cycle from application to servicing
- Leverage SBA LSP services and expert underwriting support
- Gain efficiency, reduce risk, and better serve small business clients