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Checking In With Ellen Thorn

Guest: ELLEN THORN Welcome to Credit Union Conversations. Host and CEO of MBFS, Mark Ritter, dives into the world of business lending with Chief Administrative Officer Ellen Thorn.  In this episode, they reflect on MBFS’s impressive growth from $750 million to nearly $3 billion in assets and explore Ellen’s professional journey to her pivotal role […]

MBFS Quick Hits feat. Craig Page – Navigating Virtual Business Lending

Guest: CRAIG PAGE Welcome to Credit Union Conversations, hosted by Mark Ritter, CEO of MBFS, a business lending CUSO serving clients across the United States and Puerto Rico. In this episode, MBFS CEO Mark Ritter and a guest from his team catch up on the latest happenings at MBFS, the credit union industry, and other […]

What’s the Deal with the SBA?

Guest: JEFF LYONS Welcome to Credit Union Conversations! Jeff Lyons, the MBFS COO and resident SBA expert joins Mark today to try to make sense of the 2025 regulatory chaos. What’s going on with the SBA? What changes are afoot? Are they good or bad for credit unions? IN THIS EPISODE: KEY TAKEAWAYS: RESOURCE LINKS: […]

Mark Goes Solo With Random Thoughts

Guest: No Guest Welcome to Credit Union Conversations! I’m Mark, and today’s episode will be a little different. I don’t usually record podcasts like this, but sometimes you just need to talk through what’s been on your mind. There’s been a lot happening in the business lending world, and I’ve been reflecting on where things […]

Relationship Building with Austin Wentzlaff

Guest: Austin Wentzlaff Welcome to Credit Union Conversations! Today, I’m joined by Austin Wentzlaff from Nook to discuss how credit unions can evolve beyond competitive rates and traditional relationships by using digital tools to deepen member engagement. We’ll explore how Nook takes a fresh approach—focusing on lifestyle topics like travel, health, and relationships—to build trust […]