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

How Can We Help?

Tips from our SBA Program Director

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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...

See our Recent Deals

$600,000 SBA 7(a) Term Loan

Funds used to finance a startup skin care business in Central Indiana

$815,000 SBA 7(a) Term Loan & $200,000 SBA Express Line of Credit

Funds used to finance inventory, equipment, and working capital for an international women’s workwear provider in Central Indiana

$1,350,000 SBA 7(a) Term Loan and $100,000 SBA Express Line of Credit

Funds used to facilitate a change of ownership for a company in retail sales and service in Arcadia, 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 of Indiana is Indiana’s Small Business Lender of the Year for 2022. The annual award is given by Indiana Statewide Certified Development Corporation (ISCDC), which works with local lenders to provide financing from the U.S. Small Business Administration 504 loan program. 

Learn more at SBA.gov