Product Updates

Release Notes API Application/Intake SBA Underwriting

SPARK 8.1.2 Release Notes

The SPARK 8.1.2 release is planned for Saturday, October 26th. This update includes a new version of the SPARK API and some quality-of-life improvements. The maintenance window will occur from 11:00 PM CT on Saturday, October 26th through 9:00 AM CT on Sunday, October 27th. We will not host a webinar for this release; however, we encourage SPARK API Administrators to attend a deep dive webinar hosted by our Product Development team.

October 15, 2024

Administration Application/Intake Closing/Funding General Updates SBA Underwriting

Introducing SPARK Academy

We have long heard requests from our users that we give them the opportunity to learn more in depth about SPARK and its capabilities. We listened, and we are...

October 7, 2024

Maintenance

Upcoming SPARK Maintenance

We will perform routine maintenance on your SPARK environment from Friday, September 20th, at 8:00 PM CT through Saturday, September 21st, at 12:00 AM CT ....

September 19, 2024

SBA

SBA and SPARK Update to Guaranty Fees for FY25

The SBA has updated the Guaranty Fee for SBA 7(a) loans, effective Tuesday, October 1, 2024 . You can reference the SBA's official information notice here ....

September 18, 2024

Maintenance

Upcoming SPARK Maintenance

Your SPARK environment will undergo routine maintenance from Saturday, September 14th at 10:00 PM CT through Sunday, September 15th at 10:00 AM CT . During...

September 11, 2024

Release Notes Administration General Updates SBA

SPARK 8.1.1 Release Notes

The SPARK 8.1.1 release is planned for Saturday, September 7th. This update includes several changes related to E-Tran and some quality-of-life improvements. The maintenance window will occur from 11:00 PM CT on Saturday, September 7th through 9:00 AM CT on Sunday, September 8th.

August 29, 2024

Maintenance

Upcoming SPARK Maintenance

Your SPARK environment will undergo routine maintenance from Saturday, August 24th at 10:00 PM CT through Sunday, August 25th at 10:00 AM CT . During this...

August 23, 2024

Maintenance

Upcoming SPARK Maintenance

Your SPARK environment will undergo routine maintenance from Saturday, August 17th at 10:00 PM CT through Sunday, August 18th at 10:00 AM CT . During this...

August 15, 2024

General Updates

Companion Packages - What to Expect

We are excited to connect with you in our Release Webinar tomorrow where we will introduce you to Companion Packages! Companion Packages (also known as...

August 14, 2024

Release Notes API Application/Intake Closing/Funding General Updates SBA Underwriting

SPARK 8.1.0 Release Notes & Webinar

The SPARK 8.1.0 release is planned for Friday, August 16th. This update includes Companion Packages and enhanced support for Interim Loans. The maintenance window will occur from 11:00 PM CT on Friday, August 16th through 9:00 AM CT on Saturday, August 17th. Please join us for a release webinar on Thursday, August 15th at 11:00 AM CT, where you can see a demonstration and ask questions about the content of this release.

August 8, 2024