Highland Bank

This is Highland Bank, a community-focused bank offering SBA loan programs and financial services tailored for small businesses in the St. Paul area. You can find support for business growth, equipment financing, and real estate purchases, along with personalized banking assistance.

Ask Highland Bank directly — some branches take walk-ins, others book SBA conversations by appointment.

Hours vary by branch and change. Check Highland Bank's website or call before you visit.

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

This service is open to small business owners and entrepreneurs in the St. Paul region seeking SBA financing. Residency is not a requirement, but business location and eligibility criteria apply.

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

The underwriting process generally takes between 30 to 60 days, depending on the complexity of the loan and completeness of the application.

Most bank SBA teams work weekdays; confirm with Highland Bank before planning a weekend visit.

Highland Bank is located in Minnesota — see the contact card for the full address. Most bank locations offer free on-site or nearby street parking for visitors. For exact directions, the entrance, and accessible parking, use the listed address or call ahead and staff can point you to visitor spaces.

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

The core details for Highland Bank — 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 Highland Bank before applying. If you represent Highland Bank, claim this listing to keep its information up to date.

You can reach Highland Bank by phone at (651) 698-2471 or online at highland.bank — the same details are in the contact card on this page.

Based on its approved SBA loans, Highland Bank most often finances businesses in manufacturing, restaurants & food service, construction & contractors, general retail, wholesale & distribution, and medical practices & clinics. This reflects Highland Bank'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 Highland Bank 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 Highland Bank participates in SBA Express depends on its specific SBA lending authority. Contact Highland Bank and ask if it offers SBA Express and what the current limits and terms look like for your situation.

Whether Highland Bank 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. Highland Bank's appetite for start-ups is set by its own credit policy. If you are early-stage or pre-revenue, ask Highland Bank 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 Highland Bank 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 Highland Bank 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 Highland Bank 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. Highland Bank weighs this case by case under its own policy, so be upfront about your history and ask Highland Bank how it evaluates prior bankruptcies.