SBA Loans

Our team is here for your business, for which you devote your time and passion. You can feel confident working with our team as we share our 30+ years of industry experience with a specialty in delivering the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) programs to small businesses. We are proud to be a preferred lender with the SBA and are passionate about the impact of the SBA program on the local business community.

Versatility Accessibility Here For You

Why SBA Loans?

Versatility

Flexibility in how the loan can be used, for small needs to big dreams

Examples of use include: starting your business, expanding/renovating your building, acquiring land, constructing a new building, securing working capital, financing inventory, purchasing equipment, and more

Accessibility

Ability for low APR for those who qualify

Longer terms and smaller payments than conventional loans

Versatility

Flexibility in how the loan can be used, for small needs to big dreams

Examples of use include: starting your business, expanding/renovating your building, acquiring land, constructing a new building, securing working capital, financing inventory, purchasing equipment, and more

Accessibility

Ability for low APR for those who qualify

Longer terms and smaller payments than conventional loans

Tips from our SBA Program Director

September 18, 2024

How to Build Quality Projections

Tips from our SBA Program Director How to Build Quality Projections When applying for an SBA loan, financial projections...
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January 9, 2024

Top 3 Tips for Expanding Your Business

Tips from our SBA Program Director Top 3 Tips for Expanding Your Business Congratulations! You have started a small...
November 17, 2023

How We Put Our Borrowers First

Tips from our SBA Program Director How We Put Our Borrowers First Community First Bank (CFB) has always sought...
October 17, 2023

Navigating New SBA Rules

Tips from our SBA Program Director Navigating New SBA Rules As SBA approaches a new fiscal year for the...
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April 27, 2023

Supporting Small Business

Tips from our SBA Program Director Supporting Small Business: Small Business Week is April 30 – May 6, 2023...
February 15, 2023

The Power of Working Capital

Tips from our SBA Program Director The Power of Working Capital: Starting up a new business or acquiring an...
September 27, 2022

Meeting an SBA Lender

Tips from our SBA Program Director How to Choose an SBA Lender: Preparing for Introductory Meetings The following read...
August 30, 2022

Getting to the Right Person for an SBA Loan

Tips from our SBA Program Director How to Choose an SBA Lender: Getting to the Right Person Previously in...
August 1, 2022

How to Choose an SBA Lender

Tips from our SBA Program Director How to Choose an SBA Lender: SBA loans can be an impactful resource...
July 13, 2022

How can I use an SBA loan? Sharing 5 common purposes

Tips from our SBA Program Director How can I use an SBA loan? Sharing 5 common purposes Previously I...
May 25, 2022

Understanding SBA Loan Types

Tips from our SBA Program Director Understanding SBA Loan Types When it comes to SBA financing, knowing the right...
April 4, 2022

SBA Lending Basics

Tips from our SBA Program Director SBA Lending Basics Over the past couple of years you may have heard...

See our Recent Deals

$802,000 SBA 7(a) Term Loan

Funds used to refinance existing debts of a growing company for increased cash flow in Fishers, IN

$176,500 SBA 7(a) Term Loan 

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$926,500 SBA 7(a) Term Loan 

Funds used to open a franchised restaurant in Logansport, IN

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In the News

Community First Bank’s (from left) Bob Hickman, Pete Needler, Jeff Magginnis, Greg Gordon, Scott Hammersley, Adam Pleva, and Duane Kamminga accept award from Indiana Statewide CDC’s Jean Wojtowicz.
January 2, 2023

Community First Bank Named Indiana Small Business Lender of the Year

Community First Bank Named Indiana Small Business Lender of the Year January 2, 2023 – Community First Bank of...

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