Nacogdoches, TX – February 24, 2026 – Portfolio Watch, an innovative provider of automated credit risk management solutions, today announced it has entered beta testing with Sabre Finance, a leading Certified Development Financial Institution (CDFI) based in Birmingham, Alabama. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone as Portfolio Watch prepares for its official market launch on March 1, 2026.

The collaboration allows Sabre Finance to integrate Portfolio Watch's intelligent monitoring tools into its lending operations. By automating the collection of financial statements and utilizing predictive analytics to flag emerging risks, the platform enables commercial lenders to detect weakening credit profiles before a borrower misses a payment.

"We are thrilled to partner with Sabre Finance, an organization that shares our commitment to strengthening local economies with better access to capital. Our goal is to provide community banks and CDFI loan funds with a better way to assess and manage existing credit risk in their commercial loan portfolios making them more competitive against growing pressure from the large super regional and national banks. This beta phase is critical in ensuring our platform is market-ready to help lenders reduce costs and protect capital."

— Walt Postlewait, President & CEO, Portfolio Watch

For community lenders, the net result of the Portfolio Watch platform is a triple-bottom-line benefit:

• Cost Reduction: Significant decrease in manual labor associated with portfolio oversight and annual review documentation.
• Consistency: Standardized loan risk evaluation across the entire portfolio.
• Loss Mitigation: A reduction in ultimate loan losses through early detection and proactive intervention.

"As a CDFI, our mission is to cultivate healthy local economies through smart lending and expert assistance. Partnering with Portfolio Watch allows us to enhance our portfolio management capabilities, ensuring we can continue to support Alabama's small businesses with even greater precision and stability."

— Sam Kellett, Chief Operating Officer, Sabre Finance

Portfolio Watch is currently on track to begin full services for community banks and CDFI loan funds nationwide starting March 1, 2026.

About Portfolio Watch

Portfolio Watch is an intelligent, automated tool designed to modernize credit risk management. By automating financial statement collection, trend analysis, and the generation of annual review memos, Portfolio Watch frees lenders to focus on growth while ensuring proactive borrower monitoring. For more information, visit portfoliowatch.co.

About Sabre Finance

Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Sabre Finance is a nonprofit Certified Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and SBA lender. Sabre Finance promotes economic growth by providing financial and technical assistance to start-up and expanding businesses across Alabama and parts of Georgia. For more information, visit sabrefinance.org.

Media Contact: Ivelina Radkova Marketing Manager iradkova@portfoliowatch.co (619) 512-3865