Heritage Bank of Nevada, which has a branch in south Gardnerville, has been named the No. 1 Small Business Administration lender for 2012 in Northern Nevada as the largest processor of SBA 504 loans. In fiscal year 2012, Heritage Bank partnered with Nevada State Development Corp. to provide funding on 15 projects totaling $22 million. Heritage Bank’s portion of the loans totaled $9.8 million, and the SBA’s 504 loans totaled $8.2 million. The SBA 504 program is designed to grow small business and increase jobs, the bank said in a press release. Loans are made for purchasing or refinancing commercial …