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New Haven Bank Commercial Lending.

Operating a business takes a special kind of perseverance and vision. And building and sustaining your business takes a partner that complements you, and your growth plan. New Haven Bank’s Commercial Lending Team is here with the expertise and ideas to support you. With customized service and an array of unique loans to choose from, including SBA loans, you can count on us to be the partner for all your business needs.

Available loan types:

SBA Loans

Get the funds you need for your business faster and easier. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) assists small businesses by helping them access capital.

Commercial Real Estate Loans

If you want your business to grow, you’ll need ample space. Whether you’re acquiring new property or expanding your current one, we can tailor our Commercial Real Estate Loans for your unique needs.

Property Rehabilitation Loans

Break ground on a new project. Discuss your plans with us, and we will present you with a financing option that can help you get it all done.

Commercial Lines of Credit

Have a short-term financial need? This borrowing solution can help. A line of credit can provide the supplemental funds required to purchase inventory, take advantage of seasonal opportunities, manage overhead expenses, and even alleviate temporary cash flow shortages so you can keep growing your business without worry.

Commercial Term Loans

Get the permanent working capital you need to scale your business, or finance the acquisition of equipment; all on terms convenient to you.

Meet some of our expert lenders that will guide you from initial questions to closing.

We are committed to the betterment of local businesses, so we will be here to support you for the life of your loan. From initial meetings to the end of your term, our experts are here to answer all your questions.

Thomas Whitbread

Senior Vice President & Chief Lending Officer
203-773-1342
Thomas Whitbread, Chief Lending Officer, has extensive experience in banking and finance. Tom’s broad-based knowledge in commercial lending, real estate and equipment finance has been instrumental in meeting the needs of numerous local-area businesses. He is a resident of Connecticut since 1992, and has managed the Bank’s Commercial Lending platform since inception. Tom is known to be a creative, solutions-oriented professional who always keeps the best interests of our customers in mind.

Bill Hice

Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer
203-787-9513
Bill Hice, Commercial Loan Officer, has nearly 25 years of experience in consumer and commercial finance. Bill has a range of experience, including retail banking, consumer mortgage lending, asset-based lending and SBA financing. Bill’s diverse background makes him a solid resource for our small business customers. A graduate of Hamden High and Stonehill College, Bill joined the Bank in 2019.

Commercial Lending and SBA Lending

New Haven Bank's lenders are your go-to, local expert commercial and SBA lenders. They understand what it takes to run a business, and the area in which you operate yours. Pick up the phone and give us a call with all your questions, stories, and successes. Our local experts will handle it all in-house, so you’ll always know exactly who is handling your information and financing. With competitive pricing and friendly lenders, there's no better place to grow your business than New Haven Bank.

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Success Stories in Local lending

Check out how your neighbors are flourishing with the help of New Haven Bank’s Commercial lending team.

  • Acquisition of a three unit commercial building.

    $487,500
    Naugatuck, CT
  • Acquisition financing for school property, relieving borrower from paying rent and facilitating program expansion.

    $5,275,000
    New Haven, CT
  • Equipment loan.

    $600,000
    Milford, CT
  • Refinancing and permanent mortgage loan for banquet facility.

    $2,000,000
    New Haven, CT
  • Construction financing & permanent mortgage loan supporting campus renovations and expansion.

    $4,500,000
    New Haven, CT
  • Purchase and renovation of a 12-unit apartment building.

    $1,125,000
    West Haven, CT
  • Property rehabilitation financing for highly-visible hospitality facility.

    $4,000,000
    New Haven, CT