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Mission West CDP / Business Development Center / New Client Application

New Client Application

Becoming a Mission West client opens the door to business loans, one-on-one consulting, and training. Start with a free client account and our team will guide you from there.

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About the Application

What You’ll Need
to Apply

Becoming a Mission West client starts with a free account in our online client portal. From there you can begin a loan application and upload the documents our loan team needs to review your request.

Have your business plan, recent financial statements, and two to three years of tax returns ready. Our loan team reviews every application and follows up to talk through your project and financing options. Pre-qualification is free, with no obligation.

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01 · How It Works

Application Steps

From a first conversation to funding, here is what the process looks like.

01

Pre-Qualification

Talk with our Senior Loan Program Manager, John Whitworth, to discuss your financing needs, review your business situation, and determine which loan products are the best fit.

02

Submit Your Application

Create a free client account and complete the loan application through the portal. You'll provide your business plan, financial statements, two to three years of tax returns, and other documentation as required.

03

Underwriting & Review

Our team reviews your application, credit history, collateral, and business projections. We may request additional documentation or a follow-up conversation during this stage.

04

Decision & Disbursement

Upon approval, we finalize loan terms, complete closing paperwork, and disburse funds. Approval decisions typically take 2 to 4 weeks from a completed application. Your loan officer stays in contact throughout the life of the loan.

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Create a free client account to begin your application, or reach out to John Whitworth to talk through your options first.

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Questions before applying? Contact John Whitworth at john.whitworth@missionwestcdp.org or (406) 676-5911.

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