SALT LAKE CITY – For the second consecutive year, America First Credit Union has attained the No. 1 SBA lender ranking in dollars lent by assisting more than 68 small businesses throughout the Utah District during the 2021 federal fiscal year.
With a total of more than $52 million in 7(a) loans distributed within the Utah District, America First Credit Union surpassed its 2020 total of more than $35 million in loans disbursed.
“We’re thankful for all the small-business owners who have put their trust in our credit union,” said America First President/CEO Thayne Shaffer. “We have a wonderful team, who we are extremely grateful for, who helped the credit union achieve this ranking. Small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities, and we will continue to deliver top member service and financial solutions for small businesses.”
America First Credit Union said it has also made significant advancement in rankings in its other states where it operates, including Arizona, Nevada and Idaho where it is ranked 18th, 7th and 21st respectively.