Thinking About An SBA Loan?
Cut through the confusion with our free 35-page guide. Get clear on how an SBA loan works, what it covers, and how to qualify.
Get Answers to the Most Common SBA Loan Questions
How do you qualify for an SBA small business loan?
How do I get the money to start a business?
What are the requirements to qualify for an SBA loan?
Real success stories from real business owners.
"First Bank of the Lake was the best banking experience I have ever had."
Andy
President, Winter Park Ski Rental
Winter Park, CO
"I got my $345,000 SBA loan approved from First Bank of the Lake in 35 days!"
Kasia Anderson,
President, Woof Gang Bakery
Bradenton, FL
"If we ever need business capital, my first call would be to First Bank of the Lake."
Barry Norfleet
Co-founder
Lifetime Green Coatings - Kentucky
Industry-Leading Expertise Backed by Proven Results
At First Bank of the Lake, lending decisions are driven by our team of banking professionals who understand your business. We recruit top talent who apply their extraordinary experience and depth of knowledge to providing first-class service, trusted advice, and the best financial products. Their dedication and commitment are truly inspiring and are the spark that ignites innovation, competition, and expansion. We employ our creativity, understanding, experience and expertise to build the right solutions for you.
First Bank of the Lake understand how essential growing businesses are to fueling local economies and that not all businesses qualify for conventional business loans. That’s why we offer government-guaranteed Small Business Administration (SBA) 7a and 504 loans.
Ranked in the
Top 1%
of SBA lenders nationwide*
Funded Over
+$1.1B
In SBA Loans from 2020-2024
Ranked
Top 5
SBA Franchise Lender*
Funded Over
1000
Loans
Still Figuring Out SBA Loans?
Download the free guide that answers your biggest questions and outlines the path forward.
All loans are subject to credit approval. Restrictions and limitations may apply. First Bank of the Lake does not provide tax, legal or investment advice. All decisions concerning these matters should be made in conjunction with your professional advisors.
*Ranked in top 1% as 15th largest SBA 7(a) lender by approval amount during SBA fiscal year 2024. Top 5 SBA franchise lender by approval count during SBA fiscal years 2024 and 2023.
Approved to offer SBA loan products under SBA's Preferred lenders Program.
