1st Source Bank is pleased to announce they have received the gold level award in the Community Lender Category from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the 13th year in a row. The award, focused on community banks headquartered in Indiana with less than $10 billion in assets, honors 1st Source Bank for delivering the greatest number of SBA loans in the state of Indiana in 2025.
“The Indiana District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration is proud to award 1st Source Bank with its annual Community Lender- Gold Award for Fiscal Year 2025, an award that 1st Source has won every year since its inception,” said Stacey Poynter, Indiana District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration. “This award solidifies the commitment this bank makes every year to the small businesses in the communities that they serve.”
“We are honored to be recognized by the Indiana District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration as the Gold Level Award winner for the 13th consecutive year,” said Ryan Bell, Manager of Small Business Banking at 1st Source Bank. “Earning this award year after year reflects 1st Source Bank’s longstanding commitment to supporting small businesses in our communities. Our incredible team continues to live out our mission of Helping Our Clients Achieve Security, Build Wealth, And Realize Their Dreams™.
Established in 1953, the U.S. SBA is an independent agency of the federal government helping Americans start, build and grow businesses. 1st Source Bank is designated as a “preferred SBA lender,” which enables the Bank to process SBA loans faster than non-preferred SBA lenders. 1st Source Bank has devoted more than 160 years to serving small businesses and maintains a department specifically dedicated to SBA loans to ensure the highest level of service to our clients.
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