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Who Paul helps best
Customers Paul tends to help best have one of these characteristics
- Business annual sales from $500,000 to $20 million
- Commercial real estate (51% owner occupied) with loan amounts as low as $250,000 and up to $5.5 million
- A business that has been around for over 2 years, with loan needs above $50,000
- Looking 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
Invite Paul to speak on podcasts or for events
Paul enjoys talking with business owners and investors regarding access to capital for 25+ years. Paul works hard to create fun and interactive presentations that help business owners market, grow and get capital for their business or investment projects.
I can provide fun and interactive presentations about:
- Tips from a Business Lender
- How do I get money from banks?
- How to sell a loan to a bank?
- The 5 C’s of Credit
- SBA Lending Products
- What would you do? – Would you approve this loan?
Paul Long’s bio
Paul Long has spent more than two decades helping business owners access the capital they need to grow, acquire businesses, and invest in their future. As Vice President of SBA Lending & Small Business at Gesa Credit Union, he leads SBA and small business lending initiatives with a focus on portfolio growth, team development, and delivering exceptional financing solutions. Whether structuring commercial real estate loans, business acquisition financing, or SBA lending solutions, Paul believes great banking is about more than transactions. It’s about building relationships, creating opportunities, and helping businesses achieve long-term success.