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Shaunik "Chelli" Hodges

SBA Loan Closer

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Shaunik "Chelli"  Hodges

About Shaunik "Chelli"

With a diverse background spanning several years in the banking sector, Shaunik "Chelli" Hodges brings a wealth of experience to her role as an SBA Loan Closer at First Business Bank. Passionate about client satisfaction, Chelli thrives on assembling the pieces of each puzzle to achieve milestones with a natural flair for organization, attention to detail, and an open-minded approach.

Outside of work, Chelli volunteers every year for the Community Christmas Store, and hopes to get involved with more organizations dedicated to children's welfare. Born in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Chelli has cherished its beauty throughout her life. She and her family attend numerous dance events and competitions with her pre-teen daughter. When not engrossed in the world of dance, Chelli enjoys reading and watching documentaries with her husband.

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Case Study

Manufacturer Buys Real Estate & Consolidates Debt Into One Payment With SBA 7(a) Loan

A husband and wife acquired a Wisconsin manufacturing company in January 2020, just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic in the
construction worker working on desk

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
Person calculating collateral for SBA loan

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