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: Central Grip & Lighting Locks In a Fixed Rate and a Stronger Financial Foundation

August 20, 2026

Website: centralgrip.com Location: Columbus, Ohio County: Franklin County Lending Partner: Park National Bank Loan Program: SBA 504 Built on Experience, Built for the Long Haul Central Grip & Lighting has been a trusted name in Columbus video production since 2011. Co-founded by Jared Greene and Keith Brad Keplinger, the company was built on something most […]

Borrower Spotlight: How Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea Grew From a Columbus Roaster Into a National Brand

July 8, 2026

Website: crimsoncup.com Location: Columbus, Ohio County: Franklin County Lending Partner: Heartland Bank Loan Programs: SBA 504 (2015, 2016) · Ohio 166 (2023) Built on Coffee, Driven by Independence Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea has been roasting specialty coffee in Columbus since 1991. Founded by Greg Ubert, the company started with a simple but demanding mission: […]

What the New SBA Rule Changes Mean for Ohio Small Businesses

June 18, 2026

Big News from the SBA — Effective July 4, 2026 The U.S. Small Business Administration just made a significant change to how the SBA 7(a) and SBA 504 loan programs work together. If you have or are considering either type of loan, this is worth understanding. The short version: Ohio small businesses can now access […]