Welcome to Cascades West Financial Services, Inc.

We are a private, non-profit, SBA Certified Development Company providing financial and technical assistance to all counties within the state of Oregon. Cascades West Financial Services is the largest Oregon based certified development company, participating in SBA`s Accredited Lenders and Certified Closing Programs. This special status allows us to quickly process complex commercial loan transactions.

Our Mission is to facilitate the growth, expansion and diversification of the local economy by providing financial assistance to start-up and expanding businesses through offering a variety of U.S. Small Business Administration loans and programs.

Our Service Area currently consists of all counties in Oregon as well as Skamania & Clark counties in Washington.
We are also authorized to do loans in Alaska on a case by case basis.

Our Programs are designed for small businesses that do not qualify for conventional commercial loans through lending institutions. Government guaranteed and direct loans are available which allows credit worthy businesses and transactions to get finances, generally through a participatory relationship with a commercial bank.

SBA 504: For-profit businesses financing land and building acquisition, construction, or remodeling; machinery and equipment.

Microloan Program: A working capital and equipment short-term financing program, designed for businesses that need small commercial loans.