Fora Financial Partners with Celtic Bank to Expand Lending Services Nationwide

NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fora Financial, a leading provider of flexible financing solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, has entered an expansive partnership with Celtic Bank, a Utah-chartered industrial bank, further strengthening its commercial financing capabilities across the nation.

Through this partnership, Fora Financial and Celtic Bank will provide SMBs with reliable capital at speed and scale – at a time when owners continue to seek flexible options to support growth and manage cash flow.

"This partnership with Celtic Bank represents a significant step for Fora Financial and the businesses we serve," said Jared Feldman, CEO of Fora Financial. "By expanding our lending capabilities, we're removing barriers that previously limited our ability to provide the most suitable financing solutions for businesses nationwide."

The partnership combines Celtic Bank's lending expertise and bank infrastructure with Fora Financial's proven track record in alternative business finance and customer-service excellence.

"We're excited to partner with Fora Financial to expand access to capital for small businesses across the country," said Reese Howell, Jr., CEO of Celtic Bank. "Fora Financial's commitment to responsible lending practices aligns perfectly with our mission to support financial innovation while maintaining the highest regulatory standards."

About Fora Financial: Since 2008, Fora Financial has provided over $4 billion in working capital to more than 55,000 businesses nationwide. Fora Financial offers flexible and timely financing solutions to businesses across a diverse range of industries

About Celtic Bank: Celtic Bank is a Utah-chartered, FDIC-insured industrial bank that provides innovative banking solutions through strategic partnerships with financial technology companies.

SOURCE Fora Financial