Full-service bank OMB was recently designated a Preferred Lender by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The new status grants OMB’s commercial lending team the authority to make final credit decisions on SBA-guaranteed loans, shortening loan processing times considerably.
To be considered a Preferred Lender, a financial institution must demonstrate a history of efficiently and accurately servicing SBA loans while also meeting the SBA’s processing volume, performance, risk mitigation and policy knowledge criteria.
“OMB is proud and excited to now be a Preferred Lender with the SBA,” said Joey Orr, executive vice president and community bank president. “We are passionate about what we do and welcome the opportunity to help local small businesses and entrepreneurs secure the funding they need much faster than before. In my opinion, there is no better place to apply for an SBA loan than with a community bank like OMB.”
Traditionally, the entire SBA loan process - from application to approval and funding - can take anywhere from 30 to 90 days. SBA Preferred Lenders are able to decision and fund 7(a) loans, the SBA’s most popular loan program, much quicker than non-preferred lenders, who must submit loans to the SBA for approval.
For the SBA’s fiscal year 2023, OMB administered more than $7.5 million in SBA loans and was named an RMI Elite 504 Silver Lender for 2022.
LATEST NEWS
Wayne Wilson Joins OMB Bank’s Commercial Lending Team in Carthage
A seasoned community banker with deep roots in the Carthage and Joplin markets, Wayne Wilson is now serving local businesses as part of OMB Bank’s commercial lending team.
Loan Officer Hunter Cox Returns to OMB Bank
Brings seven years of commercial banking experience to support business growth in the Springfield market.
Casey Jackson Joins OMB Bank as Branch Manager in Mt. Vernon
15-year industry veteran will lead branch operations with a focus on customer service, team leadership and community banking.
MONEY TIPS
CVV Number: What It Is and Why It Matters
Wondering what the CVV on your debit or credit card means? Here’s how it works and why it adds an extra layer of security.
6 Simple Ways to Improve Your Financial Confidence
Financial confidence is built through clarity, planning, and steady habits—not perfection. By focusing on a few practical steps, you can reduce stress, make decisions with greater ease, and feel more in control of your financial future.
How to Plan for Large Purchases Without Going into Debt
Large purchases can be exciting, but they can also put pressure on your finances if not carefully planned. The good news is that with the right strategy, it’s possible to prepare for big expenses without relying on high-interest debt.