Citizens National Bank – Preferred Lender

MERIDIAN, Miss. (November 25, 2025) — Citizens National Bank is proud to announce its designation as a Small Business Administration Preferred Lender, reinforcing its commitment to helping small businesses thrive with faster, more flexible financing solutions.  This status streamlines the loan process, significantly reducing turnaround times and providing customers with quicker access to the capital they need to grow.

“Being recognized as an SBA Preferred Lender is a tremendous milestone for Citizens National Bank and, more importantly, for the small businesses we serve,” said Walter Dyminski, senior vice president and SBA manager for Citizens National Bank. “This designation allows us to expedite approvals and deliver a more efficient experience for our customers. Time is critical for business owners, and we’re proud to offer a process that helps them move forward faster.”

Preferred lenders are selected based on their proven track record of successfully managing SBA loans and their ability to meet rigorous performance standards. For customers, this means working with a lender that combines deep SBA expertise with local decision-making power.

Dyminski added, “our team understands the unique challenges small businesses face. By leveraging the SBA Preferred Lender program, we can provide tailored solutions with less red tape and more confidence. It’s all about helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals.”

For more information, contact Citizens National Bank by calling 601-693-1331 or visiting them online at www.yourcnb.com to learn how their SBA Preferred Lender status can help you quickly secure the financing you need.

Citizens National Bank is celebrating 137 years of service as an independent, Mississippi-owned community bank with locations throughout the state in Meridian, Quitman, Philadelphia, Olive Branch, Southaven, Hattiesburg, Laurel, Waynesboro, Columbus, Macon, Kosciusko, Carthage, Ridgeland, Madison, Flowood and, soon, Brandon and Gluckstadt. The bank has assets in excess of $1.8 billion and manages $2.5 billion in its Wealth Management Division, which is committed to assisting clients with the accumulation, preservation and transfer of wealth. As a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), CNB is dedicated to promoting economic growth and improving the financial well-being of underserved communities across Mississippi through affordable housing, small business development and consumer financial products and services.