Village Bank and Trust, National Association

This is a financial institution offering SBA loan programs and small business financing solutions to entrepreneurs and business owners seeking growth capital and support.

Ask Village Bank and Trust, National Association directly — some branches take walk-ins, others book SBA conversations by appointment.

Hours vary by branch and change. Check Village Bank and Trust, National Association's website or call before you visit.

Browsing this directory is free. Any loan fees are set by Village Bank and Trust, National Association and the SBA program — ask the lender for its current schedule.

This lender primarily serves small business owners and entrepreneurs nationwide, regardless of residency, with some local service preferences.

Many SBA lenders look for a personal score around 640 or higher, but each bank sets its own bar and it changes. Ask Village Bank and Trust, National Association what it looks for today.

The underwriting process typically takes between 30 to 60 days, depending on the loan complexity and documentation provided.

Most bank SBA teams work weekdays; confirm with Village Bank and Trust, National Association before planning a weekend visit.

Village Bank and Trust's Arlington Heights location offers dedicated parking lots for visitors.

This page is an independent directory listing for Village Bank and Trust, National Association, an SBA-participating bank. It is maintained by SBA Lenders USA to help borrowers compare lenders — not by Village Bank and Trust, National Association itself, which runs its own lending under its own ownership. If you work at Village Bank and Trust, National Association, you can claim this listing from this page to manage it.

The core details for Village Bank and Trust, National Association — name, location, contact, and lender type — are compiled from public records and reviewed periodically. Rates, programs, credit policies, and hours change often and are not guaranteed here, so always confirm the latest terms directly with Village Bank and Trust, National Association before applying. If you represent Village Bank and Trust, National Association, claim this listing to keep its information up to date.

You can reach Village Bank and Trust, National Association by phone at (847) 670-1000 or online at www.bankatvillage.com/locations/il/arlington-heights/village-bank-trust-main.html?cid=organic:yext:yext-referral-traffic:VBT6293:202201 — the same details are in the contact card on this page.

Based on its approved SBA loans, Village Bank and Trust, National Association most often finances businesses in restaurants & food service, construction & contractors, general retail, wholesale & distribution, manufacturing, and transportation & trucking. This reflects Village Bank and Trust, National Association's real SBA 7(a) and 504 lending history rather than a stated policy — it can still consider other industries and sets its own current preferences, so confirm with Village Bank and Trust, National Association which sectors it actively lends to before you apply.

SBA Express offers lines of credit and term loans up to $500,000 with a faster turnaround than standard 7(a) loans. Whether Village Bank and Trust, National Association participates in SBA Express depends on its specific SBA lending authority. Contact Village Bank and Trust, National Association and ask if it offers SBA Express and what the current limits and terms look like for your situation.

Whether Village Bank and Trust, National Association has SBA Preferred Lender (PLP) status is set by the SBA. Ask the bank directly; PLP lenders can approve in-house and often move faster.

The SBA does fund start-ups, but many traditional lenders prefer at least two years of operating history and may ask newer ventures for a larger equity injection or stronger collateral. Village Bank and Trust, National Association's appetite for start-ups is set by its own credit policy. If you are early-stage or pre-revenue, ask Village Bank and Trust, National Association directly whether it considers start-up loans.

For SBA 7(a) and 504 commercial real estate loans, borrowers typically contribute around 10% to 20% as a down payment or equity injection, depending on the property and the deal. Exact requirements vary with your credit, the business, and the lender's policy. Ask Village Bank and Trust, National Association what down payment it expects for your specific commercial real estate purchase.

SBA 7(a) loans with terms under 15 years generally carry no prepayment penalty, while longer real estate loans can have one in the early years. Short-term working capital lines often have no penalty, but terms vary by lender. Review your loan agreement and ask Village Bank and Trust, National Association to spell out any prepayment penalties before you sign.

SBA loans can be used for a partner or owner buyout, including buying out an existing equity partner, when the deal is structured to meet SBA rules — for example, the remaining owner generally must stay actively involved. Approval depends on the specifics, so discuss your buyout plan with Village Bank and Trust, National Association to confirm it qualifies and how to document it.

A past personal bankruptcy does not automatically disqualify you from an SBA loan. Lenders look at how long ago it was discharged, the circumstances, and how your credit has recovered since. Village Bank and Trust, National Association weighs this case by case under its own policy, so be upfront about your history and ask Village Bank and Trust, National Association how it evaluates prior bankruptcies.