Glenwood Lending is a licensed commercial business loan broker serving Hartford and the surrounding communities. We connect small businesses to lenders offering SBA 7(a) loans, working capital, equipment financing, commercial real estate loans, business lines of credit, invoice factoring, and specialized programs.
A business loan broker matches your company to lenders and loan products you qualify for. We submit your application to multiple funding sources, negotiate terms, and guide you through underwriting. You get access to dozens of lenders through one conversation. We earn a commission from the lender when your loan closes, so our service costs you nothing out of pocket. Unlike a bank loan officer who sells one institution's products, a small business lending broker shops the market on your behalf.
Hartford's economy runs on manufacturing remnants, insurance headquarters, healthcare networks, and a growing roster of tech startups along the Parkville corridor. A restaurant owner in Parkside may need invoice factoring to smooth cash flow between catering gigs, while a precision-machine shop in the Frog Hollow industrial zone might pursue equipment financing for CNC upgrades. We tailor funding strategies to the rhythm of your operation.
Most Connecticut businesses with at least six months of operating history and revenue above $100,000 annually can access broker services. Startups often qualify for SBA microloans or alternative working-capital products. We work with sole proprietors, LLCs, S-corps, and partnerships across retail, manufacturing, professional services, construction, and hospitality. Credit scores below 650 narrow your options but don't eliminate them. Collateral requirements vary by program. If you've been turned down by a bank, a small business loan broker can identify non-bank lenders or government-backed programs that fit your profile.
Businesses come to us for expansion capital, equipment purchases, real estate acquisitions, inventory buildup, seasonal working capital, debt consolidation, and bridge financing. Our SBA loan broker services include 7(a) loans up to $5 million and 504 loans for owner-occupied real estate. Equipment financing covers machinery, vehicles, and technology with the asset as collateral. Invoice factoring converts unpaid invoices into immediate cash, popular among freight brokers and staffing agencies. Business lines of credit provide flexible access to funds as needs fluctuate.
A Hartford HVAC contractor recently used our network to secure equipment financing for a fleet of service vans and diagnostic tools, closing in three weeks after two banks declined the application. No fabricated interest rates or approval percentages, just a faster path to the right lender.
How it works
Call (860) 743-7281 or visit our office at 20 Church St, Hartford, CT 06103 in the downtown business district, two blocks west of Bushnell Park. Bring two years of business tax returns, year-to-date profit-and-loss statements, a current balance sheet, and a brief narrative of how you'll use the funds. We'll review your financials, discuss loan structure, and submit to lenders within 48 hours. You'll receive term sheets from multiple sources, and we'll walk you through each offer. Closing timelines range from one week for working capital to 60 days for SBA programs.
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Serving the Hartford area
We know which lenders fund which kinds of Hartford businesses, and we position your file where it fits.
One local broker, many lenders, and no cost to apply.
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Why Hartford owners trust Glenwood Lending
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