Once a month we will be highlighting one of our HAGGL members and their company. Let us introduce you to Karen Bean – VP Signature Bank.

Karen Bean is a Vice President and Senior Institutional Sales Representative with Signature Bank in Houston, Texas. She works with SBA Lenders and institutional  investors nationwide. Karen has a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of  Texas, and holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 registrations.

Karen has been with Signature Bank for more than 15 years. Prior to joining Signature Bank, Karen worked for Silver Oak Financial Group. She is an active associate of the  Houston Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (HAGGL) and an active  member of the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL).

Karen is recognized for her experience and knowledge in the SBA Market and is asked  to speak and conduct training sessions across the country regarding the SBA secondary  market.

Karen Bean
Vice President,  Senior Institutional  Sales Representative
SBA Trading and Sales
9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 3120
Houston, TX 77046
Phone: (713) 300-6100
Toll Free: (866) 750-7150
www.signatureny.com

Signature Bank’s Representative Office located in Houston, Texas, buys and sells SBA/USDA loans and SBA pools.Since Signature Bank’s inception in May 2001, our SBA group has consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top  assemblers of SBA pools.

A Robust Variety of Institutional Services

As an SBA loan pool assembler, Signature Bank’s SBA Trading and Sales group caters to the financial needs of  investment managers, of banks, pension funds, credit unions, insurance companies, and investment advisors.  We offer the following products and services:

■SBA loans and pools
■USDA loans (B+I and FSA)
■May qualify for CRA eligible investment