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About SMB Compass

Business financing designed to move your business forward.

SMB Compass is a business financing company helping small and mid-sized businesses access the capital they need to grow. Since 2017, we’ve helped more than 1,250 businesses secure over $250 million in financing.

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  • Free to apply
  • No impact to your credit score
  • Financing from $25,000 to $5 million
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$250M+Funded for our clients
1,250+Businesses served
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Since 2017Financing U.S. businesses

Who we are

An experienced financing team in your corner.

Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, and they deserve financing built around how they actually operate. SMB Compass offers a broad range of financing programs — from SBA and term loans to equipment, asset-based and working capital financing — for businesses of every size and industry.

Our experienced financing team works with business owners to understand their goals, evaluate the financing solutions available to them, and guide them through the funding process from application through closing. That approach has turned many clients into long-term relationships — read what they say.

Why SMB Compass

What business owners can expect from us

Multiple financing programs

From $25,000 to $5 million across lines of credit, term loans, SBA, equipment and more.

Competitive rates and terms

Financing structured around your cash flow, goals and timeline — not a one-size-fits-all product.

Fast approvals and funding

A streamlined application, quick decisions, and funds available in as little as 24 hours.

A dedicated financing specialist

One experienced point of contact from your first call through closing.

How it works

From application to funding in three steps

Apply in minutes

Tell us about your business, financing needs and goals with our streamlined application.

Review your financing options

An SMB Compass financing specialist reviews your application and discusses the programs and terms available to your business.

Get funded

Select the financing solution that works for your business and complete funding — in as little as 24 hours.

Our financing solutions

Business financing solutions

Whether you need working capital, equipment, real estate financing or funding for your next stage of growth, SMB Compass offers financing solutions designed for a range of business needs.

Business Line of Credit

Revolving working capital you draw on as needs arise.

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Business Term Loans

Fixed financing for expansion, hiring or major purchases.

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SBA Loans

Long terms and competitive rates for qualified businesses.

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Equipment Financing

Finance machinery, vehicles and technology.

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Invoice Financing

Turn outstanding receivables into working capital.

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Asset-Based Loans

Financing secured by inventory, receivables or equipment.

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Bridge Loans

Short-term capital to cover timing gaps.

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Government Contract Financing

Capital to fulfill public-sector contracts.

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Leadership

Meet the team behind your financing

Built on 25 years of commercial lending expertise, our team brings deep experience across SBA, asset-based and alternative business financing.

Matthew Gillman

Matthew Gillman

CEO & Founder

David Bueno

David Bueno

National Financing Director

Clay Creadick

Clay Creadick

Lending Advisor

Industries we serve

Financing solutions built for your industry

Every industry has different cash-flow cycles, expenses and growth opportunities. SMB Compass offers financing solutions for businesses across more than 16 industries.

Construction · Transportation · Manufacturing · Retail · Restaurants · Staffing · IT & Technology · Government Contractors · All industries →

Nationwide

Business financing nationwide

SMB Compass works with businesses across the United States, providing financing for companies in a wide range of industries and stages of growth.

  • Financing available to businesses nationwide
  • Programs from $25,000 to $5 million
  • Experienced business financing specialists
  • Funding available in as little as 24 hours

Careers

Be part of our growing team

Our office-based and remote teams share one goal: giving business owners the guidance and financing they need to make confident decisions for their companies.

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Referral partners

Partner with SMB Compass

CPA firms, banks, advisors and other firms serving small businesses partner with us to offer their clients dependable access to business financing.

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Ready to talk financing?

Tell us about your business and an SMB Compass financing specialist will walk you through your options.

Ready to get funded today?

Quick application, and funding in as little as 24 hours.