SBA Loans

When your small business starts to think big – think of First Bank first.

From startups, transitions and change of ownership, to mergers, acquisitions and franchise development, a government-backed Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan could be a game-changer for your business.

Pictured: Cloud Defensive CEO, Sean McCauley and First Bank Relationship Officer, Matt Whetstone, share some bright ideas during a recent on-site visit.

Read how Evansville-based Cloud Defensive positioned their operation for growth with an SBA Loan from First Bank.

What was different about your experience with First Bank?

“With a growth rate approaching 1000% every 3 years, Cloud Defensive is a rapidly scaling enterprise. We needed a financial partner who understood those realities and was willing to walk with us. Few banks are as personable, accessible and genuinely supportive of your company’s strategic vision as First Bank. They are unique, and for us, that makes all the difference.”

What has an SBA Loan from First Bank allowed you to do?

“We are a US manufacturer of world-class lighting solutions with an aggressive e-commerce presence alongside traditional distribution, retail and international sales channels. We move a lot of lights to a lot of places and First Bank’s support has allowed us to scale in-house manufacturing operations to pace that demand. Moreover, Matt and team have assisted us in doubling our workforce in 2022, relocating to a facility 4X larger, securing our supply chain and bringing several critical operations in-house for the sake of control and quality. With First Bank’s support, the hull of our ship is stronger than ever, and Cloud Defensive stands ready for more aggressive growth."

~Sean McCauley, CEO at Cloud Defensive

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Find out if a 7(a) or 504 loan is right for your business by talking with a First Bank SBA expert. Use the form on this page to connect, and we’ll be in touch soon.