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Top SBA Lender 2024 - Jacksonville Business Journal

First Port City Bank Earns Preferred Lender Status From Small Business Administration (SBA)

The highest bank designation reserved for top-tier lenders. The Preferred Lender status provides First Port City Bank with the authority to process, close, service and liquidate most SBA-guaranteed loans without prior review to provide faster financing to the small business community.

The Preferred Lenders Program (PLP) was created by the SBA in an effort to streamline lending procedures and the approval process needed to provide financial assistance to the small business community. To earn the designation, lenders must demonstrate a high proficiency in processing and servicing SBA-guaranteed loans and a thorough understanding of SBA lending procedures and policies.

First Port City Bank Named Among Top SBA Lenders on the First Coast

Empowering Local Entrepreneurs Through Strategic SBA Lending

In a testament to its commitment to small business growth and economic development, First Port City Bank has been recognized as one of the Top SBA Lenders on the First Coast for 2024 by the Jacksonville Business Journal. With a total of $2 million in SBA loans approved across three transactions, First Port City Bank secured the 33rd spot on the prestigious regional list, outperforming numerous national institutions and reaffirming its position as a trusted financial partner for small businesses.

The annual ranking, compiled through data provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), evaluates lending institutions by their participation in the SBA 7(a) and 504 loan programs. These programs are designed to help small businesses access funding for a range of essential purposes — from working capital to real estate and equipment financing. The ranking covers SBA loan activity in key Northeast Florida counties including Nassau, Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Baker, Putnam, and Flagler.

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Who We Are

Your SBA Source is a division of First Port CIty Bank and is headquartered in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Your SBA Source provides small businesses with government guaranteed lending loan solutions across the Southeast.

Our Story

Putting People First

We pride ourselves on serving our wonderful community in an effort to help improve the quality of life for everyone. Our SBA lending experts have built a solid reputation as the small business community’s reliable, trusted financial partner. We’re very responsive and known in the industry as expert problem solvers.

Meet the Team

Our experienced business lenders at Your SBA Source take the time to understand your business and we excel at structuring customized lending solutions that fit your needs and long term goals.