Gerald Baroudi has 15 years of commercial lending experience working with a variety of industries and startups. A passionate SBA lender, Gerald works with a variety of lenders, referral sources and small business owners in understanding the SBA 504 loan program and addressing eligibility issues. Over the years, he has developed a solid partnership with a variety of bankers, realtors, accountants & attorneys who count on his professionalism and service oriented approach. Mr. Baroudi has a diverse banking background that has served him well in assisting Small Business Owners manage their growth strategically. He has worked for regional banks such as Provident Bank as well as banks with nationwide presence such as Wells Fargo Bank and Bank of America. He has a B.S. Degree in Finance from University of Maryland University College. Mr. Baroudi has spoken at a number of events on topics ranging from access to capital, lender to lender networking and franchise acquisitions. He has been interviewed by a number of local news publications such as Smart CEO, The Washington Post, Daily Record, Baltimore Business Journal and Baltimore Sun. He is a graduate of the Leadership Anne Arundel Flagship class of 2005.
He currently serves on the Maryland Commercial Lenders Quality Circle Committee and was an active affiliate member of MABIA (Mid-Atlantic Business Intermediaries) and MAREMA (Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Marketing Association).
Specialties: Commercial Lending, SBA Lending Experience, Credit Analysis.