Business Loan Contacts
Ritesh Shah
VP - Business Development

Ritesh Shah has a proven track record of Commercial, SBA and USDA financing since 2006. Before joining Celtic in 2020, as 1st VP/BDO at Pacific Premier Bank he was a top producer four years in a row. Prior to switching careers and making a name for himself in Commercial and SBA/USDA financing, Ritesh worked in the semiconductor materials industry for over 12 years.
Ritesh holds a Ph.D. in Metallurgy from Georgia Institute of Technology and holds 5 patents to his name. Ritesh is an avid hiker having successfully summited Mt. Kilimanjaro and hikes in the Himalayas and all across the US on an annual basis. He is also an amateur landscape photographer.
Contact Ritesh Shah
What Project Can I Help You With?
An SBA Expert Who Knows Your Industry
Loan Solutions
- Franchise Financing
- Business Acquisitions
- Partner Buyouts
- Construction
Industries
- Hospitality
- Car Washes
- Gas Stations/C-stores
- Restaurants
- Assisted Living
- Funeral Homes
- Self Storage
- Auto Mechanic Shops
- Commercial Solar
- Gyms
Partner with Ritesh to Get More Clients Funded
With no traditional branch network serving direct customers, Celtic Bank prides itself on being one of the best partner banks in the country.
Our referral partners receive:
• Attractive referral fees
• Streamlined turnaround times and deal execution
• Entrepreneurial credit culture
• Dedicated business development officer
• Easy online loan submissions for your clients
• Robust partner portal with full deal transparency
Recently Financed Deals
Work with Ritesh to Get the Financing You Need
Testimonials
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

Read Will's
Experience
“If it weren’t for Celtic Bank, I would still be working for other people.”
- Will Fulton
VIEW CASENeed a Business Loan?
Pre-qualify for a commercial loan in minutes and focus on growing your business.
Apply Now





