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Amanda Patee

Lead Senior Closer – SBA Lending

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Amanda Patee

About Amanda

Amanda has been in banking since 2001, starting as a teller, quickly moving into a personal banker role, and then into Commercial Lending. She has focused on SBA Lending for over 13 years, with experience in auditing, construction funding and monitoring, and closing and document preparation.

Originally from Colorado, Amanda now lives in Tennessee with her husband and two sons. In her free time, she coaches youth basketball and baseball. As a Native American, Amanda also practices beading and making jewelry and other creative craft applications. 

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Case Study

General Manager Buys Two Businesses With One SBA 7(a) Loan

After a successful career of more than 20 years in management and sales, our client had the opportunity to purchase
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Case Study

Manufacturing Company Builds Equity By Buying Building With SBA 7(a) Loan

A manufacturing company in Utah sought to purchase a building and relocate from their leased space to build up equity
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Article

Collateral Requirements of SBA loans

Collateral requirements for SBA loans are more flexible than the average term loan. Read more here to see if an