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“We’re a community bank. The service you get is more hands-on, and we’re going to be with you every step of the way.”
Ryan Sundeen got his start in finance early, working for his father’s tool manufacturing business and learning the various roles and responsibilities that come with entrepreneurship. His experiences helped him develop an interest in numbers, math and business – and when it came time for him to pursue a career, a position in finance seemed like a natural fit.
After completing a finance-focused college degree, Ryan jumped into banking with credit training before working as a credit analyst and junior lender. When he started serving as a commercial lender, he found the process of helping entrepreneurs find their way to success exceptionally rewarding.
“What’s exciting about supporting businesses is just knowing that you’re a part of helping them grow, leading them to the point where they have what they need to be successful,” he said.
His focus on guiding business owners on their journey is a large part of what makes Ryan’s approach to lending aligned with our entire team here at 21st Century Bank. To Ryan, hands-on customer service means providing his clients with the education and advice that they wouldn’t get from a larger bank. He ensures that anyone who works with him leaves each conversation armed with the knowledge needed to make the right choices and be prepared for the next steps.
Learning from his customers is another part of what makes commercial lending an enjoyable career for Ryan. He enjoys seeing the different ways entrepreneurs approach their work and how they reach their goals. For some customers, it means helping them purchase their first building – and then perhaps a second as they grow. In other cases, it means helping a small organization get the capital they need purchase critical equipment that helps them compete in their industry.
Ryan lives and works in the Blaine–Ham Lake area. In his free time, he enjoys golf, fishing, hunting, coaching his children’s sports and spending time with his family.
To connect with Ryan, you can email him at rsundeen@21stcb.com or message him on LinkedIn.
$3,100,000
SBA 504 • Owner-Occupied CRE • Building Purchase
Helped a family-owned machine shop stop leasing and start owning — financing their facility purchase while preserving working capital for equipment and operations.
Precision manufacturing
Family-owned business
Minnesota
Business Acquisition
Landscape Company
West Metro, MN
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