Harold Lichtenstein

SVP, Credit & Underwriting

Leads Forgiveness Team and Overall Loan Management

30+ Years of Finance, Accounting and Financial Analysis Experience

Harold Lichtenstein (he/him) serves as a senior loan manager at NEWITY, focused on daily loan management and verification operations.

Harold brings more than 30 years of experience in finance, accounting and financial analysis, including more than 20 years in the investment management industry at Columbia Wanger Asset Management.

Formerly at Columbia Wanger Asset Management

During his tenure at Columbia Wanger, Harold filled multiple roles within the organization including leading the Finance and Compliance functions, managing the firm’s Real Estate and Insurance investments, and heading the Performance Analytics and Risk team.Harold began his career in the audit practice at Ernst & Young. He earned a BS in Accounting from the University of Illinois and an MBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Chicago. Harold is a Certified Public Accountant and a CFA® Charterholder.

To qualify for an SBA 7(a) small business loan, your business must be:

  1. U.S.-based and operated
  2. Owner supported / owner funded
  3. Eligible per the SBA’s requirements

Your loan amount will determined by the business’ average annual revenue, FICO score, and years in business