MOST SMALL BUSINESSES HAVE SOMETHING STANDING IN THE WAY OF GROWTH. WE HELP THEM SECURE THE FINANCING THEY NEED TO OVERCOME IT.

Our mission is to promote business investment and job creation by providing SBA 504 and Ohio 166 loans to small businesses for buildings and equipment. Sometimes that means lending directly to businesses, other times it means partnering with their existing lender. But the end result is the same: we help small businesses across Ohio secure the financing they need to grow.

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HOW WE CAN HELP

We provide real estate and equipment loans with low-interest fixed rates that help small businesses grow.

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WE MAKE THE PROCESS EASY

We think our borrowers should focus on growing their small business, not filling out forms.

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WHO WE WORK WITH

Sometimes we partner with a lender, other times we work directly with a small business owner.

NEWS AND UPDATES

Borrower Spotlight: Defifoods Group International, Inc.

January 16, 2025

Website: https://defifoods.com/ Location: Defiance County: Defiance Lending Partner: Citizens National Bank Defifoods Group International is minority-owned family business that manufactures private label chocolates and other confections. They create a variety of organic chocolates using ethically grown cocoa sourced throughout the world. They moved their production and warehouse operations to Defiance in 2022 to better serve […]

Announcing CorFund: Ohio’s First Loan Guarantee Program for Non-Profit Lenders

January 14, 2025

    Small businesses are the heart of Ohio’s economy, driving job creation, fostering community vitality, and sparking local innovation. To help these essential businesses thrive, we proudly introduce the CorFund Loan Guarantee Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower non-profit lenders supporting Ohio’s smallest businesses. THE HEART OF OHIO’S SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH Small businesses […]

How Veterans Can Successfully Apply for SBA Loans

November 6, 2024

Veteran entrepreneurs are crucial contributors to the U.S. economy, driving innovation and showcasing the resilience that stems from their military service. With over 2.5 million businesses in the U.S. being veteran-owned, these individuals embody the spirit of innovation, dedication, and service. For veterans looking to fund their ventures, small business loans for veterans through the […]