
About Eric Hellested
Sr. Underwriter
(401) 773-9953
1 Shoreham Way
Warwick, RI 02886
Results-driven SBA 7(a) and USDA B&I lender with a proven track record of underwriting and closing government-guaranteed loans. Recognized for deep expertise in structuring complex transactions across a variety of industries—particularly in hospitality and healthcare — while maintaining full compliance with SBA SOPs and USDA guidelines.
Skilled at identifying creditworthy opportunities, mitigating risk, and guiding deals from origination through funding with speed and precision.
Trusted partner to borrowers, brokers, and internal credit teams, with a reputation for strategic thinking, responsiveness, and delivering creative solutions in challenging credit scenarios. Committed to fostering small business growth and rural economic development through smart, sustainable lending.
Skilled at identifying creditworthy opportunities, mitigating risk, and guiding deals from origination through funding with speed and precision.
Trusted partner to borrowers, brokers, and internal credit teams, with a reputation for strategic thinking, responsiveness, and delivering creative solutions in challenging credit scenarios. Committed to fostering small business growth and rural economic development through smart, sustainable lending.