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SBA loans for business owners in Washington, Oregon and Idaho, explained plainly by a commercial banker with more than 27 years of experience.
Three things people come to Paul to finance
The building
Stop renting and start building equity. SBA loans can finance commercial real estate for your business, whether you are buying, building or refinancing, with a lower down payment than many conventional loans.
The business
Ready to leverage your industry experience and become a business owner? SBA loans are an excellent tool for financing a business acquisition.
The balance sheet
SBA loans are a versatile tool for business owners. They can be used to refinance debt, obtain working capital, or purchase equipment, machinery, and business vehicles.
Learn from Paul
Read the latest articles, listen to recent podcast episodes, or browse everything Paul has published.
Business owners deserve a commercial banker who is a strategic advisor, not just a banker.
Paul has more than 27 years of business banking experience at small and large banks and credit unions, and today leads SBA and Small Business at a well-known local credit union.
Is your project a good fit for Paul?
Customers Paul helps best usually have at least one of these
- Business annual sales from $500,000 to $20 million
- Commercial real estate (51% owner occupied) with loan amounts from $250,000 up to $5.5 million
- A business that has been around for over 2 years, with loan needs above $50,000
- A desire to use SBA products that provide a low down payment while keeping cash in the business
Paul has a difficult time helping
- New businesses (under 2 years in business)
- Land purchases where there is no construction or the land is not used for business purposes
- Businesses outside of the Pacific Northwest
Learn the process before you start it
Looking to buy a business?
A step-by-step video series on financing an acquisition, plus a pre-qualification checklist.
Buying commercial real estate?
The complete financing process for owner-occupied property, from first call to closing.
What clients say about working with Paul
98%
client satisfaction
3,774+
happy clients
Paul is quite obviously an expert in the realm of real estate financing, and he skillfully and professionally guided us to a timely, satisfying conclusion.
I am so grateful for all your hard work in helping me to get it all set up. You and your team went above and beyond the call of duty. When so many other Banks were caught flat-footed and unable to help their people, you guys did an amazing job! So glad to have you help me manage my business.
Paul is an excellent asset for my buyers as I am a Business Broker. He is quick to come to the table for a meeting, goes over the business in question (financials), is able to give his opinion and perspective, and gets the process started ASAP. I love how he is always available, picks up his phone, and keeps all invested parties informed. You don’t see this kind of customer service from most Lenders, but Paul always goes above and beyond for his borrowers, he is the best in the industry hands down!
Since I move my relationship to you, we have had no issues and it has been so nice to have someone to call when I need something.
I wanted to take a few minutes and thank Paul Long for pushing our SBA loan through so quickly and efficiently. I am personally very grateful for your effort and how you handled everything. You truly had the interest of our company. I recognize that you are extremely busy and for you to pursue our application with such diligence I cannot say enough thanks.
Paul is the very best banker I have ever dealt with. He is very accessible to his clients. I remember my dad saying when I was a kid that the banking industry used to have personal bankers that had community with their clients and eventually they become glorified tellers. Paul absolutely breaks that mold and shatters it. He is polite, kind, professional, courteous, through, quick and above all very knowledgeable. Thanks for everything Paul
Tell Paul what you are trying to buy.
Paul works with business owners in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Start with a conversation about the building, the business or the equipment you have in mind.
