Our Mission is to
Empower and Grow
Small Businesses
We believe small businesses are the backbone of America. Our mission is to empower business owners and entrepreneurs to secure the capital they need to grow.

Our Mission is to Empower and Grow Small Businesses

We believe small businesses are the backbone of America. Our mission is to empower business owners and entrepreneurs to secure the capital they need to grow.

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“My passion for finding people lending solutions started more than 20 years ago. It pained me to see personal and professional dreams shut down by conventional institutions. I started LoanBud to bring creative solutions to an otherwise restricted industry. I believe we can all find financial success; we just need the right partner.”
Burke Purcell, CEO of LoanBud
Burke Purcell
CEO of LoanBud

About the CEO of LoanBud, Burke Purcell

Burke began his lending career over 20 years ago. From residential to commercial loans, Burke built his reputation on finding creative solutions for his clients. LoanBud was a vision many years in the making: the chance to create a marketplace flexible enough to fit every entrepreneur’s capital needs. Burke’s industry tenure and track record have helped him attract top talent and assemble a network of over 50 lenders for LoanBud to utilize.

Burke Purcell

Leadership Team

William Bennett, SVP, Sales Director

William Bennett, SVP, Sales Director

As Senior Vice President and Sales Director at LoanBud, William Bennett is instrumental in offering innovative lending solutions to clients ...
Angela Sharrett – VP, Business Lending Officer

Angela Sharrett – VP, Business Lending Officer

As the VP of Business Lending at LoanBud, I bring over 20 years of experience in management and lending to ...
Daniel Trepel

Daniel Trepel, VP Business Lending Officer

With 8 years of sales experience, including 4 years in the dynamic fintech industry, Dan honed his skills as VP, ...
Anna Maria Ficken, Chief of Staff

Anna Maria Ficken, Chief of Staff

As Chief of Staff Anna Maria is a strategic advisor and leader, working with the organization’s CEO to develop and ...
Thomas D’Attilo

Thomas D’Attilo, VP, Business Lending Officer

Tom D’Attilo is an expert at understanding the everyday challenges small businesses face; leveraging his expertise to secure the best ...
Leslie Myers, VP Business Lending Officer

Leslie Myers, VP Business Lending Officer

With 17 years experience of Business and Commercial Credit and Lending banking experience, Leslie Myers brings considerable experience and expertise ...
Lannie Moore

Lannie Moore, Chief Growth Officer

Lannie is an accomplished business owner and leader who through her career found a passion for helping other business owners ...
Mark Eisenacher

Mark Eisenacher, Chief Marketing Officer

As the Chief Marketing Officer at LoanBud, Mark is dedicated to amplifying the company's mission of empowering small businesses by ...
Grey Smith

Grey Smith, VP, Business Lending Officer

Grey Smith is a highly experienced accounting and finance professional with a proven track record. He began his career with ...
Randy Spradlin

Randy Spradlin, Chief Operating Officer

Randy Spradlin is a dynamic fintech innovator and growth strategist with a proven track record of scaling businesses, driving operational ...
John Cebula

John Cebula, VP, Business Lending Officer

John is a seasoned SBA lending expert with a proven track record of originating over $150 million in SBA 7(a) ...
Nicholas Greto, AVP, Business Lending Analyst

Nicholas Greto, AVP, Business Lending Analyst

Nicholas Greto is a Business Lending Analyst at LoanBud specializing in financial solutions that help small business owners grow and ...
Paul Longshore, VP Business Lending Officer

Paul Longshore, AVP, Business Lending Analyst

Paul Longshore has been in the business industry for the past 10 years. He has run his own business for ...
Sylvia Garner, AVP Loan Documentation Specialist

Sylvia Garner, AVP Loan Documentation Specialist

Sylvia has over 25 years of experience within the residential mortgage and SBA industries. She attended Cheyney University in PA ...
Ebony Marvin-Smalls, AVP Loan Documentation Specialist

Ebony Marvin-Smalls, AVP Loan Documentation Specialist

Ebony has over 17 years of experience in customer support and relations, in addition to 7 years of experience in ...
Kathleen Utter, AVP Loan Documentation Specialist

Kathleen Utter, AVP Loan Documentation Specialist

With over twenty years experience in banking, lending, compliance and mortgages, Katie brings a wealth of knowledge to her new ...
Amy White, Loan Documentation Specialist

Amy White, AVP, Loan Documentation Specialist

Amy White is a seasoned finance professional with over 25 years of experience in banking, lending, and financial services. She ...
Shonas Kibbee, Loan Documentation Specialist

Shonas Kibbee, AVP, Loan Documentation Specialist

Included in her more than 25 years of customer service excellence, Shonas brings extensive experience in SBA lending and operations ...
Eric Tsui, Credit Analyst

Eric Tsui, Credit Analyst

As a Credit Analyst at LoanBud, Eric partners with Loan Officers to engineer and execute complex commercial lending transactions. Spearheading ...
Vishal Sukumar

Vishal Sukumar, AI & ML Engineer

Vishal Sukumar is a Machine Learning Engineer at LoanBud, where he builds the AI systems that make SBA lending faster ...
Mason Bray, Marketing Associate

Mason Bray, Marketing Associate

Mason Bray is a Marketing Associate at LoanBud, where he leads brand and digital initiatives that drive growth and enhance ...
about loanbud

It’s Amazing What a Little Money Can Do to Turn a Dream Into a Reality

Countless small business loan applications are rejected without the right partner.  We won’t stand for that. We are committed to get businesses the loans they need to fulfill even the biggest of dreams. 

Our Team

A team comprised of all former bankers, our dedicated LoanBud lenders understand all aspects of financing. We take pride in helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and freelancers build and expand with the capital they need. And while technology allows for a seamless process, our team is always there to guide you from start to funding.

Careers

LoanBud is continuing to grow, and we have an exciting opportunities for the right candidate to join a great team. Join us in the pursuit of our mission to help small businesses get the financing they need to succeed, and enjoy a career filled with professional growth opportunities, team-oriented colleagues, and the satisfaction of supporting small businesses.

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