Second consecutive honor highlights Bank of Utah’s excellence in helping Utah small businesses expand into global markets
Ogden, Utah, May 20, 2026—Bank of Utah has been named the recipient of the Top Export Lender Award by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Utah District Office for the second consecutive year, as part of the agency’s annual recognition of top-performing SBA lenders.
“Small businesses are the driving force behind our vibrant communities, and we succeed only when we make our communities better,” said Brett Jensen, SVP, SBA administrator at Bank of Utah. “Winning the award two years in a row means we’ve maintained the momentum we’ve established and kept a high standard of client service and success as Utah companies grow their products and services worldwide.”
SBA lending programs are key tools in helping entrepreneurs access the capital they need to start, grow and expand their businesses. Working with a local lender like Bank of Utah helps small business owners better understand SBA loan options and navigate the application process more effectively.
Bank of Utah is a Preferred Lender with the SBA, empowering loan officers to make credit decisions, and review and administer loan applications before SBA final approval. Bank of Utah’s partnership with the SBA enables local decision-making, accelerating the loan funding process. Officers guide small business owners in gathering the necessary documentation, structuring their business plans for maximum impact and presenting financial projections in a way that resonates.
Bank of Utah prioritizes and invests in the customers and neighborhoods it serves, helping local businesses and communities thrive. The bank can offer guidance on financial management and even connect business leaders to valuable community resources.
With over $920 million in SBA-backed loans—$77.5 million contributed by Bank of Utah—delivered to Utah businesses, lending institutions across the state play a critical role in supporting Utah’s growing small business sector.
Bank of Utah and other top lenders were celebrated during National Small Business Week, May 3-9. Utah’s 2026 Small Business Award winners were recognized at a luncheon on April 17.
