Capital to Fuel Your Business Ambition
Whether you're acquiring property, expanding operations, or refinancing debt, our commercial loan solutions provide the capital you need to grow and succeed.
Financing for every business goal.
From purchasing a new property to refinancing or expanding your portfolio, we offer commercial loan options designed for your next step.
Purchase
Acquire new commercial property with flexible financing options.
Refinance
Access better terms or release equity to fuel your next move.
Expand
Finance renovations, new construction, or portfolio growth.
More options. A smarter approach.
We work with a nationwide network of wholesale lenders to help you compare programs, rates, and terms — so you can make confident decisions for your business.
The Loan Factory team outside our Westminster, CA office.
Rate Sheet
Eligibility Requirements
Property Requirements
- - Eligible Types: Stabilized Office, Retail, Light Industrial/Warehouse, Multifamily (5+ units), Self-Storage.
- - Ineligible Types: Specialized properties like gas stations, hotels, or restaurants are typically financed through different, more specialized programs.
- - Environmental: The property must have a clean Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) to ensure there is no soil or groundwater contamination.
- - Occupancy: Can be for an Owner-Occupied property (your business occupies at least 51%) or an Investor property.
Borrower/Guarantor Requirements
- - Borrowing Entity: Loans are made to a legal business entity (e.g., LLC, S-Corp), not an individual.
- - Personal Guarantee (PG): A PG is required from all individuals who own 20-25% or more of the borrowing entity. This makes them personally responsible for the debt if the business defaults.
- - Post-Closing Liquidity: Guarantors must show they have sufficient personal funds remaining after closing, typically equal to 6-12 months of total mortgage payments.
Financial Documentation Requirements
A complete and organized documentation package is critical for a smooth underwriting process.
Standard Application Documents
- - Business Tax Returns: 3 years of federal tax returns for the subject business.
- - Personal Tax Returns: 3 years of personal federal tax returns for all principal owners/guarantors.
- - Other Business Financials: 3 years of tax returns and existing loan information for any other businesses owned by the guarantors.
- - Personal Financial Statement (PFS): A current, detailed PFS for each guarantor.
- - Resume: A professional resume for each guarantor, highlighting their experience in managing similar properties or in the relevant industry.
Additional Documents for a Refinance
- - Promissory Note: A copy of the existing promissory note for the loan being refinanced.
- - Security Agreement: The security agreement from the current loan.
- - Payment History: An official payment history from the current lender.
- - Billing Statement: The most recent billing or mortgage statement.
A simple path to financing.
Three simple steps from first conversation to funding.
How to apply for a Commercial Loan
Initial Consultation and Pre-Approval
We discuss your business's financial situation, the purpose of the loan, and estimate the amount and terms you may receive.
- We will discuss your business's financial situation, the specific purpose of the loan (e.g., real estate purchase, equipment finance, working capital), and your business's financial profile.
- We will guide you through the pre-qualification or pre-approval process. This involves analyzing your business's Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) and capital needs to estimate the loan amount and terms you may receive.
Gather Required Documentation
We help you compile a complete loan package — business, guarantor, and property/collateral documents.
We will help you compile a complete loan package needed for the official application. Commercial loan documents are extensive and typically include:
- Business tax returns (past two to three years).
- Year-end and interim financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement).
- Detailed business plan and company history.
- Personal financial statements.
- Personal tax returns (past two years).
- Personal credit reports (we will obtain).
- Purchase contract (if buying).
- Rent roll (if income-producing property).
- Environmental questionnaire or report.
- Appraisal and title information (requested later).
Submitting the Application
We check with multiple lenders and submit your complete application package to the most suitable lender.
- We will check with multiple lenders and compare their offers to secure the best rates and terms available to you. We then submit your complete application package to the most suitable lender.
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We work with leading wholesale lenders to bring you a wide range of commercial loan programs and flexible terms.
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