DENVER, Colo. — Sunflower Bank N.A. announced the launch of a new  small business lending platform in partnership with SmartBiz, the leading AI-powered small business financing platform. Through a new end-to-end online portal, small businesses in Sunflower Bank N.A.’s branch footprint now have access to a streamlined process to apply for conventional small business loans from $25,000-$350,000. Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) and Express Line loan products will be available beginning in second quarter 2023.

“SmartBiz aligns with our relationship banking approach, as well as our ambitious growth plans through its combination of technology and live support,” said Matt Fitch, managing director of business Banking and SBA at Sunflower Bank, N.A. “We are very excited to be able to meet the needs of more small business customers together and look forward to a long and productive partnership.”

SmartBiz CEO Evan Singer said: “Our mission at SmartBiz is to equip every entrepreneur with reliable access to the capital they need. We are thrilled to partner with Sunflower Bank, N.A. to ensure their clients can grow and strengthen their businesses with the right capital at the right time.”

Sunflower Bank N.A. operates as Sunflower Bank and First National 1870 with 65 branches throughout Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Texas. By leveraging the leading-edge technology and experienced small business loan specialists available from SmartBiz, Sunflower Bank N.A. has added efficiency along with individualized support throughout the entire loan application and approval process.