Business Loans

Commercial Loans

Business Loans

First State Bank & Trust is proud to partner with you as you grow and succeed in your business. We have a wide array of loan services to fit most credit needs and our lending professionals will customize solutions to align with your business strategies. No matter your industry or occupation, we have the lending expertise to assist with your unique financing needs.

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Commercial Loans
Commercial Real Estate Loans
Commercial & Industrial Loans (C&I)

Lease Purchase/Municipal Leasing
SBA Loans (Small Business Administration)
Trust & Financial Services for your Business

Commercial Loans

Business Purchase, Expansion or Refinance
Franchise Purchase
Working Capital Loans
Fixed Asset Purchase
Lease Purchase / Municipal Leasing
Equipment or Vehicle Purchase
Fleet Financing
Inventory & Accounts Receivable Financing
SBA Loans
Operating Lines of Credit
Letters of Credit
Business Credit Cards
Real Estate Purchase or Refinance

Loans can be structured in many different forms depending on your cash flow. Some different types of payment options include:

Term loans with fixed payment schedule
Advancing loans with flexible or advance options
Revolving lines of credit
Fixed or variable rates

Commercial Real Estate Loans

Every property is unique and deserves a financing solution tailored to its needs. Whether you are making a first-time purchase or own an extensive real estate portfolio, our experienced lenders will work closely with you to build the best financing package possible for your project. We welcome projects that include owner occupied real estate in addition to larger investment properties.

Whether you plan to purchase, refinance or expand, we specialize in the following:

Owner Occupied
Residential - Multi-Family or 1-4 Family
Investment Property
Office
Retail
Industrial / Warehouse
New Construction
1031 Exchange
SBA 504 Loans

Commercial and Industrial Loans (C&I)

Commercial and Industrial, or C&I Lending (also known asset based lending) provides a credit line within pre-set limits. Businesses with eligible Accounts Receivable and Inventory rely upon a monthly borrowing base certificate to determine how much they are able to borrow within their pre-determined limit. This type of loan is utilized most frequently by seasoned businesses with reliable internal accounting practices. A C&I loan can be a convenient way to infuse funds into the cash flow of a business.

Lease Purchase / Municipal Leasing

Our leasing program is a smart alternative to traditional financing and offers many advantages to businesses, schools, municipalities and governmental entities. Entities that may benefit from a lease as opposed to debt financing include Fire Departments, Townships, School Districts, Rural Water Districts and others. We believe that growing and sustaining our communities includes providing favorable financing and will offer the best rates and terms possible to your organization.

Some benefits of a lease include:

Efficient approval process for schools and municipalities
Up to 100% financing
Flexible repayment schedules
Tax deductibility (for businesses)
Tax exempt status of municipal entities allows highly competitive rates
Streamlined documentation and fast closing
Payments matched to cash flow
Preservation of working capital
Flexible end of lease options

SBA Loans (Small Business Administration)

First State Bank & Trust partners with the Small Business Administration to provide SBA financing for small businesses. SBA Loans are useful for business purchases, start-ups expansions or refinances; or for instances when a business may have difficulty qualifying for a loan under standard loan terms. The SBA provides a guaranty of 75% to 85% for the borrower, which strengthens the business loan application. There are several popular SBA borrowing programs from which to choose:

7(a) Loan – This program can be utilized to purchase or refinance business assets or provide working capital up to $5 million. It provides 75%-85% guaranty, depending on loan amount.
504 Loan – A 504 Loan is used for long term, fixed asset financing and is financed in partnership with a Certified Development Company (CDC). The CDC finances up to 40% and the lender finances 50%. The maximum loan amount can be $5 million to $5.5 million, depending on type of business or project.
CapLine – A CapLine provides financing for seasonal &/or short term working capital needs and may be revolving. Up to $5 million may be borrowed. Guaranties are 75%-85%.
Lower guaranty fees are available to Veterans borrowing $350,000 or less.
International Trade and Export Working Capital programs are also available.

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