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May 14, 2026

Essential Documents Every Business Owner Needs for a Loan Application

Applying for a business loan involves more than just filling out an application. Lenders rely on detailed documentation to evaluate your financial health, assess risk, and... Read More
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May 07, 2026

How Local Restaurants Gear Up for the Summer Rush

For restaurant owners in Chicago, summer isn’t just a season, it’s an opportunity. As patios fill, festivals return and foot traffic increases across neighborhoods like... Read More
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April 23, 2026

Spring Inventory Planning Tips for Your Small Business

Spring is one of the most important times of year for small businesses. Customers become more active again, seasonal demand shifts, and opportunities for growth start... Read More
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March 26, 2026

Local Resources Every Small Business Owner Should Know About

Operating your own small business requires hard work, dedication, and ingenuity. However, it may also require some financial assistance and other types of help from outside... Read More
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November 27, 2025

Setting Business Goals That Build Long-Term Community Impact

Taking time to set smart business goals does much more than push your company forward; it also shapes the community around you. In this guide, you'll learn how to create... Read More
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November 20, 2025

How Small Businesses Are Using AI to Save Time

In the past, small business owners spent hours each week answering emails, balancing their budgets, managing their calendars, brainstorming ideas, and performing other basic... Read More
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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
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January 29, 2024

Identity Theft Awareness Week: Stay Informed. Stay Safe!

As we observe Identity Theft Awareness Week, Centrust Bank is committed to continuing to educate our customers on the importance of securing your identity and... Read More
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February 25, 2022

Small Business Fraud is on the Rise – 3 Things You Can Do Right Now To Protect Your Business

If you assume that your small business will glide peacefully under the radar of the hacker community, you’re not alone. And unfortunately,... 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.