Business Lending
Business Lending
3Rivers is proud to support many of the businesses that make our community one-of-a-kind. We offer a wide range of lending solutions that can help elevate your business’s performance and are committed to making our business lending processes streamlined and simple, getting to know you and your business, and offering services tailored to your needs.
Our team of experienced bankers—some prior business owners themselves—are all active in our community and its economic development efforts.
Our business lending solutions include:
Business Lines of Credit
Flexible operating lines of credit support working capital and cash flow.
Business Term Notes
Short or long-term equipment, fixed asset, and permanent working capital loans.
Real Estate and Construction Loans
Real estate and construction loans structured to fit useful life and construction cycles.
Business Vehicles
We finance all types of vehicles your business may need. These loans carry flexible short or long-term financing.
Business Credit Cards
Our Mastercard® features a low interest rate, competitive rewards program, and easy online access to manage expenses and view activity. You can also request additional cards for designated employees or officers at no cost.
Small Business Administration (SBA) & Community Development Corporation (CDC) Financing Programs
We often partner with business lending resources and programs to help meet our members' business needs. Learn more about how these organizations can help.
3Rivers Business Mastercard®
3Rivers is proud to offer a 3Rivers Business Mastercard® credit card that pays you cash when you use it! This no-cost, low-rate rewards credit card1 offers convenience and security for your business and your employees. Should you need additional credit cards for other officers or employees, we offer three flexible options to meet your business needs. Plus the 3Rivers Business credit card is equipped with EMV chip and contactless technology to help keep your business and purchase information more secure and transactions simple.
The 3Rivers Business credit card lets you choose between cash back2, merchandise, gift cards, and travel. 3Rivers makes it easy and gives you all the rewards in one easy-to-use card.
Contact a 3Rivers Relationship Team Member or Business Team Member to apply.
Rewards
- 1 point for every dollar spent
- Cash back option on earned rewards used in the the form of statement credits
- Redeem points for everyday business expenses to help with travel costs, to reward employees, or to entertain clients
- Rewards are redeemable through UChooseRewards either by employee or cumulative as a business
- Account is automatically enrolled in rewards program
- Discover more about your Mastercard's core benefits.
Convenient & Flexible Payment Features
- Consolidated or individual pay card options
- Payments can be made over time with interest
1The APR as of 6/01/22 is as low as 11.70% and is based on cardholder’s creditworthiness but is subject to change if rates increase due to change of index. There is no annual fee and no balance transfer fee for the 3Rivers Business Mastercard credit card.
2The earning cash back is equal to 1 point for every $1 transferred or purchases made with the 3Rivers Business Mastercard. Cash back is not redeemable by way of cash or check, but in the form of statement credits. Rewards can be redeemed at www.uchooserewards.com.
All offers may end at any time without prior notices.
Business Mastercard Credit Card
| Perk | Description |
|---|---|
| Annual Percentage Rate1 | As low as 14.70% APR1 |
| Minimum Finance Charge | NONE |
| Annual Fee | NONE |
| Grace Period | If you pay your previous balance in full on or before the due date shown on your previous statement, you will have a grace period on purchases of 25 days from the statement closing date to the payment due date. |
| Cash Advances | 3% |
| Balance Transfer Fee | NONE |
| Over Limit Fee | NONE |
| Late Payment Fee | $25.00 if payment is more than 10 days late |
| Method of Computing Balance | Average daily balance including new transactions |
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1No annual fee. Annual percentage rate and credit limit based on credit analysis and evaluation.
Business Mobile App
As a business owner, you may not always have the time to stop into a branch or log-on to your desktop to take care of your money matters. Our 3Rivers Business Mobile App gives you the ability to manage your business’s finances anytime, anywhere. Check balances, transfer funds, deposit checks, and more with just a few clicks!
Learn more about Our Business Mobile app featuresBusiness Resources
Are you an entrepreneur? If you're thinking about starting your own business, there are a lot of questions to ask yourself and plenty of decisions to make. Here are some resources to help you get started.
Indiana Small Business Development Center
Developing a business strategy, needing additional information or research? The Indiana Small Business Development Center offers a sundry of free services including research and development databases that can assist in establishing your business, developing projections, export assistance, and business valuation.
Visit them at: isbdc.org
SCORE Fort Wayne
Success starts with a solid business plan. Whether you're looking for assistance with your plan or already have one, make sure you’re on the right track. Mentors at SCORE Fort Wayne have experience in over 62 industries and are willing to share their experience with you. On their website you'll also find free tools, counseling, and workshops aimed at helping you succeed in business.
Visit them at: fortwayne.score.org
Small Business Administration
If you're starting a small business and want more information on SBA (Small Business Administration) loans, the SBA website is a great place to investigate your financing options and find informative content to help answer other business questions.
Visit them at: sba.gov
Other Resources
NMLS# 565386 | P: 765.598.5103 | E: cjmitchell@trfcu.org
Originally from Fort Wayne, Casey recently made the transition to our team in the Richmond area. He graduated from Wayne High School before receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Casey has over 15 years of experience in finance, having gained knowledge and skills in multiple areas throughout the industry over the years. Casey is incredibly passionate about helping people find solutions to improve their overall financial wellness and reach their goals.
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P: 260.487.3384 | E: mhartman@trfcu.org
Mark Hartman was born and raised in Fort Wayne. With 15 years of commercial lending experience – including both underwriting and sales – he excels at structuring plans that fit our business members’ needs and expectations. As a trusted advisor, his ability to evaluate the financial standing of our members – collaborating with them in order to discover their needs for growth – ensures they receive genuine service and solutions, customized to their unique financial picture.
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P: 260.487.3396 | E: ksmith@trfcu.org
Kristin Smith is a born-and-raised Fort Wayne native. A graduate of Northrop High School, she went on to continue her studies at Indiana Tech, where she earned both a Bachelors and Masters of Business Administration. With nearly 10 years of financial industry experience, Kristin remains driven and passionate when it comes to her role at 3Rivers. She is committed to learning about her business members – better understanding their businesses’ unique operations – in order to provide them with exceptional service.
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NMLS #613428 | P: 765.598.4409 | E: bswilson@trfcu.org
Brad Wilson has worked in the finance industry for nearly 20 years. He graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics, and went on to receive his Masters in Finance from Ball State University.
Brad currently resides in the Richmond, Indiana area and enjoys providing an array of solutions and services to business owners in the community. He’s committed to ensuring our members’ needs are met and their goals are achieved. He understands how valuable your time is and strives to give as much of it back to you as possible by proactively looking for ways to manage your financial position while you focus on running and growing your business.
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