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September 09, 2025

Protecting Your Small Business from Financial Fraud

Small businesses are often the heart of their communities, but they may also be prime targets for financial fraud. Unlike larger corporations, most small businesses don’t... Read More

Business Stories

August 26, 2025

How A&A Equipment & Supply is Growing With Help From Centrust

When Joseph Cruz acquired A&A Equipment & Supply in December 2024, he wasn’t just buying a business, he was stepping into a legacy. The Illinois-based company served the... Read More

Centrust Community

August 21, 2025

The Morning Blend: Larger SBA Loans Help Fuel Small Business Growth

In the latestMorning Blend segment, Joseph Cruz, owner of A&A Equipment & Supply Co., joined Tom Meyer, executive vice president of community SBA lending at Centrust Bank,... Read More

Centrust Community

The Morning Blend: How SBA Loans May Help You Upgrade Equipment

For many small business owners, growth starts with a single decision: investing in better equipment. Whether it’s updating outdated machinery, adding new technology, or... Read More

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

Money Management

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

Centrust Community

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

Centrust Community

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

Centrust Community

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

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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.