Clark County Credit Union (CCCU) has emerged as Nevada’s leading SBA 504 lender, approving more loans than any other financial institution statewide and directing millions of dollars into small business growth across Southern Nevada.
Between October 2024 and September 2025, CCCU approved 11 SBA 504 loans totaling more than $9.2 million, the highest number of approvals by any lender in the state during the reporting period.
The SBA 504 program provides long-term, fixed-rate financing for owner-occupied commercial real estate and major equipment purchases, a critical resource for businesses looking to expand operations, create jobs and invest locally.
“Access to stable, long-term financing can determine whether a business simply survives or truly scales,” said Chris Schlaffman, vice president of commercial lending at CCCU. “Leading Nevada in SBA 504 approvals reflects our focus on relationship-based banking and our commitment to helping local businesses put down roots, grow sustainably and contribute to a stronger regional economy.”
The milestone positions CCCU as a key financial driver for small businesses at a time when owners continue to navigate rising costs, interest rate pressure and evolving economic conditions. By prioritizing SBA-backed lending, the credit union is helping business owners secure capital with greater predictability and long-term stability.
In addition to business lending, CCCU serves 60,000 members through consumer banking, financial education and community-centered initiatives. The credit union also supports Southern Nevada through charitable partnerships and employee volunteerism benefiting organizations such as Children’s Miracle Network, Ronald McDonald House and Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth.
“When local businesses thrive, communities thrive,” Schlaffman said. “Our role goes beyond transactions, it’s about investing in people, neighborhoods and long-term opportunity. We closed on more loans than other banks, sometimes at lower amounts than our competitors — this shows our commitment to helping small businesses that may get overlooked by the bigger financial institutions.”
Founded in 1951, CCCU is a not-for-profit financial institution serving over 60,000 members who are municipal employees (Clark County, city of Henderson, city of Las Vegas and city of North Las Vegas), medical professionals, members of Nevada Public Radio (KNPR) and numerous select employer groups. CCCU has assets of $1.6 billion and six branches throughout Southern Nevada. For more information about Clark County Credit Union’s business lending solutions, visit ccculv.org.
