How it works
SBA loans are government-backed financing products that reduce lender risk. That backing means longer terms, often ten to twenty-five years, and down payments that can start around ten percent. The Small Business Administration doesn't hand you cash directly. Instead, approved lenders fund the loan, and the SBA guarantees a portion. You get predictable payments. The lender gets security. Silverstone Lenders is a broker, so we match your St. Andrews business to the right SBA lender and program without you shopping thirty banks yourself.
SBA loans
St. Andrews sits along Sunset Boulevard, a busy commercial corridor mixing retail, medical offices, and service businesses. Many owners here need capital to buy their building, upgrade HVAC in older strip centers, or refinance expensive debt. SBA 7(a) loans cover most of those needs. SBA 504 loans work well when you're purchasing the property your clinic or shop occupies. Because St. Andrews is minutes from downtown Columbia and Lexington, competition is real. Locking in stable, long-term financing keeps your cost structure predictable while competitors juggle short-term renewals.
We gather your financials, explain what lenders want to see, and submit your package to SBA-preferred lenders in our network. You'll know upfront what documentation matters: tax returns, profit-and-loss statements, a business plan if you're newer. We don't charge hidden broker fees that surprise you at closing. Our job is transparency. If an SBA loan isn't the right fit, we'll tell you and suggest alternatives like equipment financing or a business line of credit through our St. Andrews service area offerings.
Imagine you own a dental practice on Sunset Boulevard and want to buy the building you lease. An SBA 504 loan can finance the real estate with a long amortization. We'd review your revenue history, check your lease terms, and connect you to a CDC and bank that fund 504 deals. No fabricated approval odds, just a clear roadmap of what lenders require and realistic timelines.
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