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At Nevada State Bank, we take great pride in being a leader in SBA lending. In 2022, we placed 2nd as SBA Nevada Regional Lender of the Year by the Nevada District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration. 
 

Nevada State Bank is proud to have received the following recognition from the Small Business Administration:

2022

  • 2nd Place SBA Nevada Regional Lender of the Year
  • 2nd place SBA Nevada 504 Third Party Lender of the Year

2021

  • Nevada SBA Statewide Lender of the Year

2020

  • SBA Statewide Lender of the Year

2019

  • 3rd Place SBA Nevada Lender of the Year  

2018

  • Top Statewide Lender by Number of Loans 

2017

  • Silver Lender of the Year award for 7(a) loan production   

2015

  • Silver Lender of the Year award for 7(a) loan production  
  • Bronze Lender of the Year award for third party loan production 

2014

  • Platinum Lender of the Year award for third party loan production 

2013

  • Platinum Lender of the Year award for third party loan production 
  • Gold Lender of the Year award for 7(a) by number of loans
  • Silver Lender of the Year award for 7(a) by dollar amount

Meet our Nevada State Bank Small Business Executives

“I am extremely proud of the work that we do here at Nevada State Bank to help our small business community. Outside of being recognized by the SBA as being the top Statewide SBA Lender, the real recognition comes from our clients and helping their businesses thrive and grow.”

Megan Comfort, SVP, SBA/Small Business Manager

“Nevada State Bank is honored to be an SBA Preferred Lender. SBA loans and program offerings give our small business team additional financing options that best suit each client’s needs. Our team is committed to helping clients finance and grow their businesses.”

Rick Thomas, EVP, Northern Nevada Executive

“I am honored to be a part of Nevada State Bank, which has won 10 top SBA Lender Awards over the past 10 years. Being recognized as the Nevada SBA Statewide Lender for 2021 is a reflection of our commitment and dedication to our clients and community. We look forward to continuing to help businesses in Nevada and being the best in our community.”

Almas Chaudhary, SBA Loan Resource Officer

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