Choice Bank > SBA Loans
John Hicks
VP, SBA Business Development Officer
Every business is unique, your financing should be too. With John, you’ll have a dedicated advisor with valuable experience who is committed to providing quality support personalized for your needs.
2100 West County Road C
Roseville, MN
D 612.524.5858
O 651.900.8888
C 612.916.0165
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At Choice Bank, we work alongside you to ensure you have the resources to succeed. Together, let’s grow your business and our community.
Areas of Focus
Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans
A great option for situations where conventional financing won’t work. As an SBA Preferred Lender (PLP) in Minnesota and North Dakota, we have the authority to approve, originate and close most SBA guaranteed loans, which means funds get to you faster.
Commercial Lending
Choice Bank can help break you into a new market, expand your factory, or grow your main street business with equipment financing, business development loans, working capital loans, and more.
Construction and Real Estate
Build your business for tomorrow – and beyond – with our commercial construction financing. Purchase or refinance your property with a local, community-minded bank. Benefit from our local decision-making and personal service.
More About John
John enjoys using his creativity to find innovative solutions for small business clients. John has worked in sales and marketing in the financial services industry for 17 years. He got his start as a bank teller, and from there moved into consumer lending and small business lending. John has over a decade of experience in SBA lending assisting entrepreneurs and business owners fund their transition into business ownership through an acquisition or startup, purchasing real estate, ground-up construction, and/or renovations. He finds it rewarding to help clients find the right business opportunities, and then secure the financing to support their endeavors. He envisions himself as a partner to his clients, with a focus on listening, communication, and managing clear expectations.
When he’s not meeting with customers or seeking out new clients, Hicks enjoys performing with local bands and giving back to the community. He volunteers with Free Bikes 4 Kidz and participates in MS 150. He is an active volunteer with the Minnesota Consortium of Community Developers a member of the lending committee for small businesses. Hicks graduated from McNally Smith College with a degree in Music Performance and Concordia University in St. Paul with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing.