Working with a business loan broker in South Bend means you gain access to dozens of lenders through one conversation instead of filling out applications at five banks yourself. Laurelhaven Capital Group evaluates your needs, matches you to the right program, SBA 7(a), equipment financing, working capital, invoice factoring, or another solution, and guides the submission so you spend time running your business, not chasing paperwork.
Picture the owner of a metal-fabrication shop on the west side near Edison Road. She needs $180,000 to buy a CNC machine before her competitor lands the contract she's bidding on. Path one: she drives to three banks in Mishawaka, Granger, and downtown South Bend, repeats her story, waits two weeks per application, and discovers each institution offers different rates and terms she can't easily compare. Path two: she calls a small business loan broker who already knows which lenders fund equipment in her industry, submits one package to multiple sources, and presents her with side-by-side options in days.
Laurelhaven Capital Group is that second path. We're a licensed commercial business lending broker at 236 W Edison Rd, South Bend, IN 46601, serving South Bend, Notre Dame, Roseland, Ardmore, Gulivoire Park, Mishawaka, Granger, Woodland, Crumstown, Osceola, and Lakeville. We do not lend our own money. Instead, we connect you to banks, credit unions, alternative lenders, and specialty finance companies that fit your industry, credit profile, and timeline.
A broker reviews your financials, identifies which loan products and lenders align with your situation, and submits your application to one or more sources on your behalf. We earn a fee from the lender when your loan closes, so our service costs you nothing upfront. Because we represent multiple funding partners, we can offer SBA 7(a) loans, working capital, equipment financing, commercial real estate loans, business lines of credit, invoice factoring, and more, all from one desk.
We do not set interest rates, approve applications, or fund loans ourselves. Our job is matchmaking and paperwork management, ensuring your package reaches the right underwriter in the right format.
Why us
Small business loan broker relationships work best when your need is time-sensitive, your credit history is mixed, or you're unsure which product fits. A brewery expanding near the East Bank, a freight company in Osceola needing factoring, or a medical practice in Granger buying the building it leases, all gain speed and choice by working with an SBA broker or general business loan broker near me rather than navigating lender networks alone.
Manufacturers along the Lincolnway corridor often need equipment loans with deferred payments. Retail shops downtown may want a line of credit that flexes with Notre Dame's football calendar. A broker tailors the search to South Bend's economic rhythms.
How it works
Call (574) 376-8218 to start. We'll ask about your business age, revenue, credit score range, collateral, and intended use of funds. Within 48 hours we'll outline two or three program options, perhaps an SBA 7(a) for long-term working capital, a shorter-term line of credit, or specialized equipment finance broker channels. You choose the path; we handle lender introductions, document prep, and follow-up until closing.
Visit our South Bend service area page to confirm we cover your location, or explore our full loan programs to compare products before you call.
Q: Why use a business loan broker instead of going directly to my bank? Brokers present your file to multiple lenders simultaneously, saving weeks of sequential applications. You see competing offers side by side, and the broker's lender relationships often unlock programs your local branch doesn't advertise.
Q: Does broker assistance cost me anything? Laurelhaven Capital Group is paid by the lender at closing, so you pay no upfront consulting fees. Our incentive is to close your loan quickly with terms you accept.
Serving the South Bend area
We know which lenders fund which kinds of South Bend businesses, and we position your file where it fits.
One local broker, many lenders, and no cost to apply.
Common questions
Talk to a local advisor and get matched to the right program, no obligation.
Why South Bend owners trust Laurelhaven Capital Group
