ARF Financial’s Loan Stars Podcast
ARF Financial’s Loan Stars Podcast
Podcast Description
Loan Stars Ep.1: The Affiliate Advantage: Partnering with ARF Financial for Success
In the first episode of ’Loan Stars,’ host Celeste Deal Maunoir, Chief Sales Officer at ARF Financial, discusses the benefits and opportunities of affiliate partnerships with ARF Financial. Celeste is joined by lending experts Vincent Lam, Keith Kohler, and Mike Spitenly, who share their experiences and success stories in securing financing for small businesses through ARF. They highlight ARF’s role in providing flexible, longer-term financing options, particularly for industries like restaurants, and bridging gaps where traditional methods fall short. The discussion covers ARF’s efficient loan processes, the importance of personalized customer service, and details about the Loan Star Affiliate Program which offers significant commissions and bonuses. The episode encourages listeners to reach out and explore partnership opportunities with ARF Financial.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of financing solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, affiliate partnerships in the lending industry, and the dynamics of customer-lender relationships. For example, Episode 1 highlights partnership opportunities with ARF Financial while Episode 2 discusses the journey of building a funding company and the importance of offering diverse financing options and maintaining integrity in business.
Welcome to Loan Stars, the podcast for aspiring referral partners who want to shine in the world of business lending. Hosted by ARF Financial, each episode unpacks the tools, trends, and tactics you need to succeed in today’s lending landscape. Whether you’re new to referrals or looking to sharpen your edge, Loan Stars offers practical insights, real-world case studies, and interviews with top-performing partners. Tune in and discover how to turn referrals into revenue—and become a true star in the loan game.
Celeste Deal-Maunoir hosts the Loan Stars podcast with Stephanie Dunn, Shane Pearson, and Brian Congelero of Lords of Lending and Leader Bank to discuss an SBA market shift from 2025 “volume” to 2026 “discipline,” noting SBA lending exceeded $35B in 2025 but is down about 15% in 2026 amid rate pressure, fuller bank balance sheets, and rising defaults. They preview SOP 50 10 8.1 changes effective October 1, emphasizing stricter equity and “skin in the game” for first-time business acquisitions, limits on refinancing MCA/factoring debt (including seasoning requirements), and continued ineligibility for legal permanent residents without U.S. citizenship. They highlight opportunities from separating 7(a) and 504 caps (up to $5M each), stress cash, fundamentals, and post-close liquidity, and recommend exploring building purchases. They cover when SBA vs. bridge/working-capital loans fit, common deal-structure pitfalls, SBA Form 159 fee disclosure, and Lords of Lending’s training platform for packaging stronger referrals.
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