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Expanding the Southwest: Harvest Adds New Business Development Officer
Randy Jones brings over 30 years of experience in the lending industry, having worked extensively with both large national institutions and smaller community-based organizations. Throughout his career, he has developed deep expertise in small business lending, helping entrepreneurs and business owners navigate complex financing needs and identify practical, sustainable solutions. His broad background enables him to understand the unique challenges faced by businesses at every
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3 days ago1 min read


Double the Leadership: Harvest Appoints Two Regional Sales Managers for the Southwest
Mike Muetzel brings more than 30 years of experience in small business lending, helping businesses of all sizes access the capital they need to grow and thrive. He holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Economics from California Polytechnic University, Pomona, and has built a distinguished career supporting borrowers through organizations such as CDC Small Business Finance Corp and Spectrum Commercial Lending. Known for his hands-on, solutions-driven appr
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Jan 51 min read


Double the Leadership: Harvest Appoints Two Regional Sales Managers for the Southwest
With more than 30 years of experience in SBA lending, Dean brings a unique perspective shaped by work across both the for-profit and non-profit financial sectors. His career reflects a deep understanding of how access to capital drives business growth and job creation, and he leverages Harvest’s resources to help businesses move confidently toward their goals. As an entrepreneur himself, Dean understands the realities business owners face beyond the numbers. This real-world i
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Jan 51 min read


Harvest Announces $1 Billion Forward Flow Origination Partnership with Blackstone Credit & Insurance
We’re excited to share that Harvest Commercial Capital has entered into a strategic $1 billion forward flow origination partnership with Blackstone Credit & Insurance, providing permanent capital to expand small business lending across the U.S. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver impactful financing solutions for small business owners while preserving our disciplined underwriting approach. Read the full announcement: Blackstone Credit & Insurance Announces $1
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Dec 11, 20251 min read


Expanding Our Reach: Harvest Welcomes a New Business Development Officer
Robert Zazula brings more than twenty-five years of SBA expertise to Harvest, backed by a multifaceted career that spans every stage of the lending process. Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Robert relocated to Texas in 1992 after spending formative time in Huntington Beach, California—a path that has shaped his balanced, customer-focused approach within the SBA industry. Robert launched his SBA career at BBVA Compass in 1999, where he dedicated over twenty-two ye
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Dec 9, 20251 min read


Non-Bank 504 Lender of the Year!
We’re proud to share that Harvest Small Business Finance was recognized by NADCO as the 2025 Non-Bank 504 Lender of the Year! Our team had an incredible time connecting with industry peers at the NADCO Annual Meeting on October 16th. Thank you to NADCO for the honor and to our partners nationwide for helping make this achievement possible. Here’s a quick look at some memorable moments from the event!
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Oct 20, 20251 min read


Another Power Player Joins the Harvest Team - Welcome Chad Coester
Chad Coester is a seasoned financial professional with over 20 years of lending experience, known for his problem-solving approach and...
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Oct 9, 20251 min read


Meet Chuck Murphy: Strengthening Our Team and Client Partnerships
Chuck Murphy was born and raised in Texas, where humble beginnings and early challenges fueled his determination to succeed. He worked...
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Sep 24, 20251 min read


2025 Non-Bank 504 Lender of the Year!
NADCO (National Association of Development Companies) has selected Harvest Small Business Finance as the 2025 Non-Bank 504 Lender of the...
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Sep 22, 20251 min read


Growing Stronger: Meet Harvest’s New BDO Tom Wilczynski
Tom joined Harvest after recently selling the successful business he owned and operated for 16 years, during which he managed over 70...
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Aug 20, 20251 min read


Powering Growth: Rebecca T. Grant Joins Harvest
Rebecca has been a leader in small and medium business lending for over 30 years, building a strong presence in the SBA marketplace...
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Apr 2, 20251 min read


Welcome to the Team! Kevin E. McQuade Joins Harvest Small Business to Drive Growth and Success
Kevin E. McQuade is a seasoned expert in commercial real estate with decades of experience. He began his career as a broker, selling and...
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Mar 20, 20251 min read


Growing Our Success – Meet Marc Langdon, Our New BDO!
Marc Langdon has joined Harvest Small Business Finance as a Senior Vice President-SBA Business Development Officer, based in St. Louis,...
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Mar 10, 20251 min read


Big News! Eric Warfel Joins Harvest
With 26 years of experience in commercial banking, Eric Warfel has successfully built teams and led market expansion efforts across...
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Mar 10, 20251 min read


Strengthening Our Team: Meet Mark Davis
Mark brings over 32 years of banking experience, with a specialization in Small Business Administration (SBA) and conventional loans for...
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Mar 10, 20251 min read


Bold Talent, Limitless Possibilities: Meet Rhonda Smith!
Rhonda Smith has over 20 years of experience financing companies ranging from start-ups to publicly traded corporations. She specializes...
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Feb 27, 20251 min read


Untapped Genius, Infinite Promise: Introducing Christopher Mills!
Christopher Mills, a native of Washington DC, holds an MBA in Finance from Clark Atlanta University and a BA in Economics from the...
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Feb 27, 20251 min read


Fresh Talent, Endless Potential: Meet Nick Satel!
With over 22 years of experience in commercial financing, Nick is a trusted capital markets advisor based in Tampa, Florida. He balances...
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Feb 27, 20251 min read


Harvest Commercial Capital, LLC Closes Its Fourth Securitization of First-Lien SBA 504 Loans and Conventional Real Estate Loans - $264.6 Million of Offered Securities Rated by DBRS, Inc
February 20, 2025 04:57 PM Eastern Standard Time LAGUNA HILLS, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Harvest Commercial Capital, LLC (“HCC”) (...
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Feb 21, 20252 min read


New SBA Leadership Candidate, Bill Briggs, Announced
Harvest enthusiastically welcomes the newly announced roster of appointees slated to lead the U.S. Small Business Administration into...
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Jan 13, 20251 min read
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