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Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreFast, local guidance and lender matching for Elizabeth businesses.
Learn moreA broker compares dozens of lenders on your behalf, saving you weeks of phone calls and paperwork. Instead of applying to banks one by one, you submit documents once and we present your file to the lenders most likely to approve your industry, revenue profile, and use of funds. We handle negotiations, underwriting questions, and closing logistics so you stay focused on running your business along the Goethals or North Avenue corridors.
Elizabeth sits at the crossroads of the Port, Newark Airport, and the Turnpike, making it home to importers, freight forwarders, manufacturers, and retail clusters that serve Union County's half-million residents. Whether you operate a tool-and-die shop near Routes 1 & 9, a family restaurant on Elmora Avenue, or a logistics company in the industrial zone west of the Midtown rail station, your financing needs differ from a tech startup in another state. We understand the cash-flow rhythms of businesses that clear customs, manage inventory for big-box distribution, or staff multiple shifts.
Our concierge process starts with a 15-minute call to understand your situation, then moves to document gathering, lender matching, and closing support. You'll never wonder where your file stands or what happens next.
SBA loans
SBA 7(a) loans offer up to 25-year terms and can finance acquisitions, renovations, or long-term working capital. Because the Small Business Administration guarantees a portion of the loan, lenders accept lower down payments and longer amortizations than conventional commercial credit. We prepare your business plan, cash-flow projections, and collateral schedules, then submit to SBA Preferred Lenders who can deliver conditional approval in days instead of months.
Manufacturers retooling a plant, restaurant owners buying out a partner, or retailers expanding into a second storefront along Jersey Street all benefit from the 7(a) structure. Learn more on our SBA loans Elizabeth page.
Working capital
Short-term working capital covers payroll, inventory purchases, and seasonal gaps when receivables lag expenses. These loans typically carry six- to 18-month terms and require less documentation than real-estate-backed products. If your Elizabeth business sees revenue spikes around back-to-school, holiday shopping, or port volume surges, a working capital facility smooths cash flow without tapping personal savings.
We match you with lenders who underwrite on bank statements and revenue trends rather than demanding two years of profit. Visit our working capital Elizabeth page to see which structure fits your cycle.
Equipment financing
Equipment financing spreads the cost of machinery, vehicles, or technology over the asset's useful life. The equipment itself serves as collateral, so approval focuses on the invoice and your ability to generate revenue with the new asset. Elizabeth machine shops upgrading CNC mills, delivery services adding refrigerated vans, or medical practices installing diagnostic systems all use equipment loans to preserve cash reserves.
Rates and terms depend on whether the equipment is new or used, hard or soft, and how quickly it depreciates. Read our equipment financing page for a step-by-step outline.
Real estate
Commercial real estate loans let you purchase or refinance the building your business occupies. Owning your location locks in occupancy cost, builds equity, and often costs less per month than leasing. We work with portfolio lenders and CMBS sources that will finance mixed-use properties, older industrial buildings, and owner-occupied retail along the Elizabeth corridors that larger banks decline.
Expect terms of 10 to 25 years, amortizations up to 25 years, and loan-to-value ranges that reflect your down payment and property condition. Explore options on our commercial real estate loans page.
A business line of credit gives you revolving access to funds you draw and repay as needed. You pay interest only on the outstanding balance, making lines ideal for managing uneven cash flow, covering emergency repairs, or seizing time-sensitive supplier discounts. Elizabeth importers waiting on container releases or service contractors bridging invoice payment cycles rely on lines to avoid expensive gaps.
We connect you with banks and alternative lenders offering both secured and unsecured lines. Details live on our business lines of credit page.
Invoice factoring
Invoice factoring advances you cash against outstanding B2B or B2G invoices, turning 60-day payment terms into same-week working capital. Factoring companies buy your receivables at a discount, collect from your customer, and require no monthly payments or fixed term. Elizabeth logistics companies, staffing agencies, and government contractors use factoring to meet payroll and fuel costs without waiting on slow-paying clients.
Other alternative products include merchant cash advances and revenue-based financing. Compare structures on our invoice factoring page.
Who we serve
Swallowgate Lending Group works with businesses across Union County and the Bayonne peninsula. We serve Hillside, Roselle, Roselle Park, Linden, Union, Bayonne, Kenilworth, Winfield, Cranford, and Rahway. Every community brings distinct industries and real-estate patterns, and we tailor loan structures accordingly. Review our full footprint on the Service Areas page.
Our office at 200-226 Williamson St in Elizabeth puts us minutes from your facility, whether you're near the courthouse downtown or the warehouse district along the Arthur Kill. Call (908) 201-4117 to start a no-obligation conversation about your next growth step.
Learn more about our team and broker philosophy on our About page.
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