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Smart Financing Tips for Independent Retailers Ready to Grow

Independent retailers are the backbone of vibrant local communities. Whether you run a boutique, a specialty shop, or a family-owned store, growth is often the goal once your... Read More

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Why You Should Separate Your Business and Personal Banking

If you’re a business owner, whether you’re just getting started or managing a mature company, typically one of the smartest financial moves you can make is to separate your... Read More

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The Morning Blend: Insight to a Successful Business Transition

Buying or selling a business is no small feat. It takes preparation, research, and the right team of advisors. In today’s Morning Blend segment, we’re joined by Tom Meyer,... Read More

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The Morning Blend: What You Should Expect from a Business Banker

Running a small business often means juggling multiple roles, from operations and marketing to customer service and finance. And when it comes to managing your financial... Read More

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The Morning Blend: Buying Out a Business Partner

Running a business with a partner can be an exciting and rewarding experience. But as businesses grow and evolve, so do the people behind them. Whether due to differing... Read More

Money Management

How to Build Business Credit and Why it Matters

If you're a small business owner in Chicago, you already know how important it is to build relationships - with your customers, your community, and yes, even your bank. But... Read More

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The Morning Blend: Finding the Right Banking Partner for a Business Acquisition

Becoming a business owner doesn’t always start with a brand-new idea. For many entrepreneurs, acquiring an existing business is a smart and strategic path. It offers the... Read More

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The Morning Blend: Why You Might Consider Acquiring an Existing Business

Starting a business doesn’t always mean starting from scratch. In fact, acquiring an existing business may be a smart path to ownership, especially when you have the right... Read More

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The Morning Blend: Choosing the Right Bank for Your Small Business

Meet Future Firm®, a Chicago-based architecture and design research office founded by Ann Lui and Craig Reschke. Known for their thoughtful and community-driven approach to... Read More

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1. We conduct a soft credit pull that will not affect your credit score. However, in processing your loan application, the lenders with whom we work will request your full credit report from one or more consumer reporting agencies, which is considered a hard credit pull and happens after your application is in the funding process and matched with a lender who is likely to fund your loan

2. Numbers based on internal reporting and metrics

3. Based on FY2020 SBA loans data released by the SBA for SBA 7(a) loans under $350,000

4. This calculator is a tool meant to help you estimate monthly payment amounts based on the information you enter. The monthly payment provided is an estimate meant for illustrative purposes only, loan sizes, interest rates, and loan terms vary and are determined by the applicant's credit profile.