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Business Lending

When you borrow from BSV, you get more than a loan. You get a local partner who knows your market, understands your goals, and is invested in your success.

Loan Options

The Bank of Southside Virginia offers a versatile range of business loans tailored to your business' unique goals. For our local entrepreneurs and farmers, we provide specialized business solutions including commercial real estate, agricultural, and SBA loans designed to help your operation thrive in our community.

Business Lines of Credit

Flexible access to cash for payroll, inventory, day-to-day operations, and short-term opportunities.
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Agriculture Loans

Whether you're financing land, upgrading equipment, or building new facilities, BSV offers flexible lending solutions designed around the unique needs of agriculture.
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Commercial Construction Loans

Build your next project with local guidance, flexible draw schedules, and financing that keeps moving with the work.
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Commercial Real Estate Loans

Finance the space your business needs to purchase, refinance, renovate, or improve with a relationship-first lending team.
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Small Business Loans

Support for established companies and newer ventures alike with flexible local lending built around your business goals.
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Local business owner working with BSV

What We Offer

Helping businesses, helping communities

Whether you're a farmer investing in new equipment, a family turning their dream into a storefront, or a contractor growing their team, at BSV, we're here to help make those stories possible.

For more than a century, we've been providing small business lending across Central and Southern Virginia. Our Commercial Lending team brings over 120 years of combined experience and a shared passion: helping the businesses that help our communities.

Business Lending Benefits

Why Businesses Choose Loans Through BSV

Local Decision-Making

Faster approvals from Virginians who understand your community

Flexible Solutions

Customized payment structures and term length that fit your business

Competitive Interest Rates

Keep more of your money working inside your business

Convenient Access

Manage your loan online with options for automatic payments

Personal Service

One dedicated lender, not a 1-800 number

Community Commitment

When you grow, Southside Virginia grows
Meet Your Local Lenders

Our lenders don't just know banking - they know our community

With over a century of combined experience, they bring both expertise and personal commitment to every relationship.
Chris Everett standing inside a BSV branch.

Chris Everett

Chris has spent his 30+ year career right here at BSV. He specializes in agricultural and commercial lending, offering FSA, USDA, SBA, and VSBFA loan programs, as well as construction loans for contractors and owner-builders. A Dinwiddie County native, Chris is deeply rooted in the community he serves.

Lauren Harper standing inside a BSV branch.

Lauren Harper

With more than 35 years of lending experience in Western Tidewater, Lauren is passionate about supporting small businesses. She proudly serves Franklin, Capron, Boykins, Wakefield, and Smithfield - bringing personalized lending to the heart of each community.

James Black standing inside a BSV branch.

James Black

James has over 32 years of professional banking experience and resides in his hometown of Chesterfield County. Throughout his career, he has served community banks in the roles of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and worked as a bank examiner for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. His diverse experience offers valuable insight that helps businesses grow and thrive in their communities.

Ready to Write Your Next Chapter?

Every great business starts with a bold step forward. Let BSV be your financial partner in what comes next.
Disclaimer: Loans and credit products are subject to credit approval. Terms and conditions apply.