SARASOTA, FL — Liberty Savings Bank is transforming its commercial and SBA lending experience. By partnering with Lenders Cooperative, the bank is upgrading its digital infrastructure to provide business owners with faster funding, less paperwork, and a more responsive borrowing journey.
For the modern business owner, time is the most valuable currency. This partnership is designed to give that time back to the customer while ensuring they have the capital needed to scale.
How This Benefits Your Business
The move to an integrated lending platform isn't just a technical upgrade; it’s a direct investment in the success of Liberty Savings Bank’s business clients. Here is what customers can expect:
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Accelerated Speed to Funding: By unifying the lending process from application to servicing, the bank is removing traditional bottlenecks. This means your business gets its capital faster, allowing you to seize market opportunities without delay.
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Reduced Friction: The new platform eliminates the "document chase." With a streamlined digital environment, the application process is more intuitive and significantly less manual.
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A "Relationship-First" Experience: Technology shouldn't replace your banker. By automating back-end tasks, Liberty’s lending experts spend less time on paperwork and more time acting as strategic partners for your business.
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Flexible SBA Solutions: Navigating SBA loans can be complex. The partnership brings specialized operational support that makes these powerful government-backed programs more accessible and easier to navigate for small business owners.
Commitment to the Business Community
“Commercial and SBA lending are critical components of how we serve our business community,” said Scott Holmer, Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending at Liberty Savings Bank. “We were looking for a solution that could adapt to our processes... giving our lenders more time to focus on clients and less time navigating manual processes.”
By adopting a configurable, modern infrastructure, Liberty Savings Bank is ensuring that its growth never comes at the expense of personalized service. Whether you are a startup seeking an SBA loan or an established firm looking for commercial expansion, the bank is now equipped to respond with the speed of a fintech and the soul of a community bank.
Chris McClinton, President of Lenders Cooperative, added: “Our role is to provide the infrastructure behind Liberty's vision—helping them move faster and continue delivering the level of experience their customers expect.” For businesses across the region, this partnership marks a new era of efficient, scalable, and supportive banking.
About Liberty Savings Bank
Liberty Savings Bank is a community-focused financial institution serving Sarasota and Manatee counties, offering personalized banking solutions for individuals and businesses. The bank combines local decision-making with modern banking tools to deliver a responsive and relationship-driven customer experience.
Media Contact:
Scott Holmer
SVP – Commercial Lending
Liberty Savings Bank, FSB
Phone: 941.755.5733
scott.holmer@libertysavingsbank.com
6230 University Pkwy., Ste. 101
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
