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Financing Programs

Financing Programs for Business Operators

Each program is structured around use of funds, underwriting requirements, and business profile — not marketing categories.

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Core Programs

Financing Programs We Structure

Each program represents a category of capital we actively structure and submit through our lender network.

Business Lines of Credit & Term Loans

Flexible working capital structured around your cash flow

Access revolving credit lines and fixed-term loans structured around your business cash flow. Whether you need

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Commercial Real Estate Financing

Acquisition, refinance, and construction for income-producing properties

We source and structure commercial real estate financing for investors, owner-occupants, and developers. From

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SBA Financing

Government-backed financing for owner-operated businesses

SBA 7(a) and 504 loans offer the lowest long-term cost of capital for qualified owner-operated businesses. We

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Equipment Financing

Finance the tools your business runs on

Equipment financing lets you preserve working capital while acquiring the machinery, vehicles, and technology

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Fix and Flip Loans

Short-term bridge capital for residential investment properties

Fix-and-flip financing provides fast, asset-based capital for investors acquiring and renovating residential p

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DSCR Rental Loans

DSCR-based financing for long-term rental portfolios

DSCR rental loans qualify based on the property's income — not the borrower's personal tax returns. Ideal for

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Franchise Financing

Structured capital for franchise startup and expansion

Franchise financing combines SBA programs with conventional lending to help franchisees open new units or expa

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Accounts Receivable Financing

Turn outstanding invoices into immediate working capital

Accounts receivable financing advances capital against your outstanding invoices — giving you liquidity today

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Startup Financing

Capital pathways for early-stage and pre-revenue businesses

Startup financing requires creative structuring — traditional lenders require 2+ years in business, so we focu

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Merchant Cash Advance

Last-resort short-term advance for businesses that cannot access conventional financing

Merchant cash advances carry high effective rates and short repayment terms. SGF reviews MCA as a last-resort

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How We Think About Capital

Structure Before Source

The right lender means nothing without the right structure. We start with use of funds, repayment horizon, and risk profile — then match to lenders.

01

Working Capital vs. Asset-Backed

Cash flow financing is repaid from operations. Asset-backed financing is secured by something tangible. The right structure depends on what the capital is actually being used for.

02

Short-Term vs. Long-Term

Match the repayment horizon to the purpose. Inventory gaps need short-term structures. Real estate and equipment need amortization that matches the asset's useful life.

03

Startup vs. Established

Lenders underwrite startups and established businesses differently. Time in business, revenue history, and collateral availability shape which programs apply.

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Not Sure Which Program Fits?

We'll review your business profile and identify which programs are worth pursuing — before any lender sees your file.

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