Professional Experience
With more than 25 years of SBA and commercial lending experience, Lourdes Mayo brings extensive knowledge and practical expertise to helping business owners navigate the financing process. Throughout her career, she has worked with entrepreneurs and businesses across a wide range of industries, developing a strong understanding of what lenders look for when evaluating a business loan request.
Her experience includes SBA lending, commercial lending, business financing, credit analysis, loan structuring, and financial evaluation. She understands that obtaining financing can be one of the most important decisions a business owner makes, and she helps clients approach the process with preparation, clarity, and confidence.
At Mayo Business Consulting, Lourdes uses her years of lending experience to help business owners better understand their financing options, identify potential challenges, strengthen their loan presentations, and prepare for productive conversations with lenders.
Her goal is simple: to help business owners become better prepared, more informed, and more confident when seeking business financing.
Banking & Lending Experience
Vice President of SBA Business Development
As Vice President of SBA Business Development, I was responsible for developing and managing relationships with business owners, referral partners, and professional advisors while identifying opportunities for SBA financing. I guide clients through the financing process, assess their business financing needs, structure appropriate SBA loan solutions, and work closely with lenders and internal teams to help deliver successful transactions.
SBA Loan Officer
As Vice President, SBA 7(a) Loan Officer, I specialized in originating SBA 7(a) loans and evaluating financing opportunities for business owners. My responsibilities included analyzing and pre-underwriting transactions, preparing and coordinating loan packages, and working closely with business owners and commercial real estate professionals throughout the lending process. I provided guidance from initial loan discussions through underwriting and closing, helping clients navigate SBA financing requirements and identify appropriate funding solutions.
Assistant Vice President of SBA Business Development
As Assistant Vice President of SBA Business Development, I focused on developing SBA lending opportunities, building relationships with business owners and referral partners, and identifying financing solutions to support business acquisitions, expansions, working capital, and commercial real estate needs. I worked closely with clients and internal lending teams to structure and advance SBA transactions through the lending process.
Regional Account Manager For SBA Lending
As Regional Account Manager, I originated SBA 7(a) loans and developed strong relationships with referral partners, brokers, and business professionals. I conducted presentations and educational seminars to promote SBA lending solutions, while identifying new business opportunities and working to increase loan volume, revenue, and fee income.
LMK Consulting - CEO
As CEO of LMK Consulting, I provided strategic consulting services to small businesses, with a focus on business development, financing guidance, and identifying government contracting opportunities. I worked with business owners to develop growth strategies, navigate financing options, and pursue opportunities to strengthen and expand their businesses.
Mayo Business Consulting - Founder & CEO
As Founder & CEO of Mayo Business Consulting, I draw on more than 25 years of SBA and commercial lending experience to help business owners understand financing options, prepare strong and well-organized loan packages, and navigate the SBA 7(a) and commercial financing process. I provide experienced guidance throughout the financing process, helping clients better understand lender requirements and prepare for productive conversations with potential lenders.