As one of the nation’s top equipment lenders and tech-enabled loan marketplaces—we’re able to offer the most competitive equipment financing options available. Equipment financing is available for most industries with rates starting in the 4% range, and with terms out to 7-years.

Stearns Financial Services Inc. (“SFSI”) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement with VersaHoldings US Corp. to acquire Stearns Bank Holdingford N.A. (“SBH”) and launch VersaBank’s expansion into the United States. Canadian-based VersaBank, a leader in digital banking and cyber security solutions, is acquiring SBH through its wholly owned US subsidiary, VersaHoldings US Corp, for an estimated US$13.5 million (subject to adjustment at closing).

Among the many recent loans funded by South End Capital was a 5.5% rate, 10-year amortized $2,096,300 SBA 7(a) loan for the purchase of equipment, inventory, and working capital for business expansion needs. South End Capital is a $2.3 billion balance-sheet lender and tech-enabled loan marketplace offering a full spectrum of business and real estate loans from $1K to $75M+.  

LendVer, the reputable database of vetted business and investment property lenders and service providers has finalized its review process for the 2022 Best Commercial Real Estate & Business Lender, and has selected St. Cloud, MN based South End Capital. Founded in 2009 by Noah Grayson as a nationwide, non-conforming commercial lender, South End Capital became a division of Stearns Bank N.A., a $2.3 billion financial institution, in June of 2021.

The 2021 Best of the Best ranking, released in the May issue of Independent Banker, is based on pre-tax return on assets (ROA) from the past three years, with banks divided into three asset segments. Stearns Bank has consistently been ranked within the top 10, and for 2021, has been ranked #9 in its peer group of banks with over $1 billion in assets [see the rankings].

This article will clearly describe the charges and costs of hard money loans (that are sometimes also called private money loans). This includes hard money rates and terms, fees, closing costs, and payments. There’s a lot to discuss, so let’s get started.

Grayson emphasizes three key factors that lenders prioritize before making lending decisions: Ability to repay the loan, the need for the money and how it will assist with a critical business need or growth, and the business and business owner’s overall creditworthiness.

“The number of employees the business has, or the amount of gross revenue (revenue received before expenses) doesn’t matter as much as the net income of the business (revenue after expenses) and the amount of time a business has been in operation,” Grayson says. “The higher the net income of the business and the longer the business has been in operation, the more financing options the business will have, and the more favorable terms will be available.”

South End Capital a division of Stearns Bank N.A., a trail-blazing commercial lender and tech-enabled equipment, real estate, and business loan platform, has announced another explosive month for equipment financing. The 723 equipment financings in March were delivered to start-up and established businesses of all kinds, and many were funded in hours and required the borrower to complete just a short verbal or 1-page application.

We’re a $2.3 billion balance-sheet lender and tech-enabled loan marketplace offering a full spectrum of business and real estate loans from $1K to $75M. Most recently, we directly funded an 18-month, 7% rate, interest-only, short-term 4.71 acre land refinance loan with no prepay penalty. The land was raw, pre-development.  

South End Capital a division of Stearns Bank N.A., a creative commercial lender and tech-enabled business, real estate, and equipment finance platform, has announced a selection of recent equipment financings. The highlighted equipment financing transactions were provided to industries often overlooked by other equipment lenders, and demonstrate South End’s ability to think outside the box.

From computers to airplanes and everything in between! if your small business needs to purchase or refinance equipment, we can help. We’re a $2.3 billion balance-sheet lender and tech-enabled loan marketplace offering a full spectrum of business and real estate loans from $1K to $75M. 

South End Capital a division of Stearns Bank N.A., a nationwide $2.2 billion direct lender and tech-enabled business, real estate, and equipment loan platform offering loans from $1,000 to $80 million in all 50 States and D.C., has announced the expansion of its partner program to include affiliate marketers.

South End Capital a division of Stearns Bank N.A., an innovative commercial lender and tech-enabled business, real estate, and equipment finance platform, has announced another explosive month for equipment financing. The 687 equipment financings in December were delivered to start-up and established businesses of all kinds, and many were funded in hours and required the borrower to complete just a short verbal or 1-page application.

Factors in fintech’s ascendency are many, including a COVID-era desire for contactless, technology-enabled business transactions and the goal of reducing the reams of paper involved in a transaction. Another factor is CRE borrowers’ expectation that loan processes will be expedited, as they have been in home mortgage and alternative business lending, said Noah Grayson…

South End Capital a division of Stearns Bank N.A., an innovative commercial lender and tech-enabled business, real estate, and equipment finance platform, has announced another record-breaking month for equipment financing. The 499 equipment financings in November were delivered to a variety of business types, and many were funded the same day and required the borrower to complete only a verbal or 1-page application.

South End Capital a division of Stearns Bank N.A., a nationwide $2.2 billion direct lender and technology-enabled business, real estate, and equipment loan platform, has announced 528 equipment financings totaling approximately $35 million in the month of October.

No matter what industry you’re in, the success of a new business relies heavily on branding. From your values and image to your expertise and authority, your brand tells the story of your business in a way that grabs the attention of your ideal customers and clients.

South End Capital a division of Stearns Bank N.A., a nationwide $2.2 billion direct lender and technology-enabled business, real estate, and equipment loan platform, has announced 504 equipment financings totaling approximately $34 million in the month of September.

South End Capital announced today that by popular demand—it has created templates which approved referral partners can white-label with their contact information and logo to market the firm’s financing programs. The program templates, along with detailed instructions, can be accessed on the “Resources” page of the South End Capital partner portal.

South End Capital a division of Stearns Bank N.A., a nationwide $2.2 billion direct lender and technology-enabled business, real estate, and equipment loan platform, has announced over $100 million or real estate, equipment, and business financings in August. Highlighted transactions included a number of large-balance ground-up construction, and opportunistic bridge financings.

South End Capital a division of Stearns Bank N.A., a nationwide $2.2 billion direct lender and technology-enabled business, real estate, and equipment loan platform, has announced 527 equipment financings totaling approximately $35 million in the month of August.

South End Capital a division of Stearns Bank N.A., a nationwide $2.2 billion direct lender and technology-enabled business, real estate, and equipment loan platform, has announced a $90,402 equipment financing. This financing assisted a Georgia-based dental practice with an expansion opportunity on the heels of the pandemic-induced economic downturn.

South End Capital provided a 1st mortgage commercial real estate “CRE” financing for debt consolidation and working capital. A 25-year term loan at a 6% rate was delivered. Additionally, the nationwide lender provided financing to purchase dental equipment, funded a 90% LTV, and a 60-month term with a 3-month delayed payment start date.

Stearns Bank N.A., a financial institution in Minnesota, has acquired South End Capital Corporation and its digital lending platform to expand financing options and banking services for businesses. Noah Grayson, founder and president, South End Capital, and his team will join Stearns Bank as a specialized Stearns Bank division, accelerating each company’s digital innovation and their shared vision to deliver real estate investors and business owners the premier marketplace for banking services and customized, affordable financing through an advanced online banking platform.

With the looming shade of Covid-19 slowly dissipating and vaccines rolling out, tourism is likely to resume in some capacity in the near future. Real estate investors have the perfect entry point into the hospitality real estate investment market. With so many businesses looking to cash out, it’s easier to acquire real estate investments now than ever before.

One of the most contentious things that a real estate investor can attempt to do is tell the future. We’re not talking about crystal balls and reading palms but predicting the state of a property within the next few years. However, estimation of the rise in property value is directly linked to many factors, ranging from viability in the current locale to the market factors impacting residential and commercial purchases.

Below is a recent interview SuperbCrew conducted with our CEO, Noah Grayson, discussing the benefits of technology in loan origination.

PPP financing has been activated as a program option on all South End Capital Referral Partner referral links. Existing partners can log in to their Partner Portal to access their referral link and view compensation and program guidelines. Those interested in signing up as a South End Capital Referral Partner to offer PPP loans, and other financing options to their clients, can register here.

We are pleased to announce that we were able to provide financing to businesses in industries that were significantly effected by COVID-19, including a restaurant, nail salon, and more.

Small businesses matter – now more than ever. They are answering the call with innovation and determination like never before. We hope you join us in supporting them by sharing their story far and wide and shopping local!