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Why Banking Local Matters for Your Small Business

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August 27, 2026

Avoid These Common Errors When Working With a Local Lender

Working with a local lender provides business owners an opportunity to create a long-lasting professional relationship. A lender who understands your business, market, and... Read More

August 20, 2026

Why Local Lenders Look Beyond the Paperwork

When you apply for a small business loan, there are plenty of documents that you will have to complete. Whether they’re submitted digitally or on paper, financial statements,... Read More

August 13, 2026

How to Prepare for Your First SBA Loan Application

SBA loans are widely viewed as a leading financing option, thanks largely to their extended repayment terms, competitive interest rates, and borrower-friendly features.... Read More

Business Banking

August 06, 2026

Planning a Big Expansion? Here’s How Your Banking Relationship May Help

Opening another location, purchasing a building, adding employees, or investing in equipment may represent an exciting step for your business. It may also introduce new... Read More

When It’s Time to Replace That Old Equipment and How to Fund It Smartly

Old equipment rarely stops working without warning. More often, the signs appear gradually: repairs become more frequent, production slows, employees develop workarounds, and... Read More

Business Banking

Why Where You Bank Matters When It’s Time to Borrow

Many small business owners choose a bank based on convenience, while others open a business account at the location where they do their personal banking. Some people look for... Read More

Money Management

Financial Organization Tips for Small Business Success

Some business owners don’t think about organizing their finances until tax season. Others don’t place a lot of emphasis on keeping documents organized until something goes... Read More

Business Banking

From First Account to First Loan: Building a Banking Relationship That Grows With You

Opening your new company's first bank account is one of the first official steps that you’ll take as a business owner. While you might assume that all banks are the same, the... Read More

The Advantage of Working With a Chicago-Based SBA Lender

Small business owners in Chicagoland know that growth rarely happens in a straight line. A restaurant may need to expand into a second location. A manufacturer may need new... 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.