Founded in 2009, South End Capital is a nationwide, non-conforming lender providing small balance real estate loans, subprime SBA financing and business credit lines. We are committed to providing excellent service and innovative financing that is affordable for all borrowers. Additionally, we provide fee discounts for veterans and first responders.
LendVer, US Business News, Fit Small Business, Top Ten Reviews and Business.com have each recognized us as one of the premier non-conforming lenders in the country.
We offer fast, permanent and short-term financing with a low documentation process. Stated income and full documentation loans are available for property held as an investment or occupied by your business (no personal residences). Purchase, refinance, fix and flip and unrestrictedcash-out refinance programs are available nationwide except in AZ, ND, NV, OR, SD and VT. We lend on 1 to 4 unit residential, 5+ unit multifamily, mixed-use, office, retail, warehouse, industrial, mobile home parks, self-storage, auto-service, auto-dealers, daycare, restaurants, nightclubs, bars and more. Apply below, there is no upfront credit check and no upfront fees!
We offer streamlined SBA loans for the non-conforming business owner. We have no collateral loan options and can provide up to 200% LTV (loan-to-value) in 1st, 2nd or 3rd position on real estate and/or equipment. Whether you are seeking working capital, funds to purchase real estate, equipment or a business; or want to refinance debt or consolidate merchant cash advances into an affordable monthly payment — we have the right loan for you. Apply below, there is no upfront credit pull, no application fee, most business types are considered (sorry, no startups), and we offer a fee waiver for veterans and first responders!
Our business credit line requires no credit score minimum, nopaperwork and noliens — only an active business bank account. Rates start at 0.4% (that’s only $4 on a $1,000 financed), there are no out-of-pocket costs, no junk fees and noprepay penalty. Apply below (your credit won’t be affected), get a credit decision in under 3 minutes and funding the next day. Businesses located in the 50 States, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and North Mariana Islands are considered.
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Careers
SECC is seeking dedicated, personable and self-starting professionals to join our growing team. If you possess the skills necessary to originate and develop a robust loan pipeline and promptly and courteously attend to clients, or are an experienced and proficient processor or underwriter, we’d love to hear from you: careers[at]southendcapital.com
FAQs
Listed here are the most commonly asked questions about who we are and how we operate. If you have a question that is not found here, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to address it.
Is SECC a lender or a broker?
SECC is a licensed lender and broker under California Financing Law License # 603 L334. SECC funds non-conforming commercial, residential investment and business loans in markets nationwide. SECC also functions as a correspondent or preferred origination source for a small group of banks, institutional lenders, investment funds and private finance companies. In states where SECC is not licensed as a mortgage lender or mortgage broker (and licensing is required), SECC acts strictly as a loan packager for, or a referral source to, those entities licensed to lend.
How do I signup as a Referral Partner with SECC?
If you are a lender, mortgage/loan broker, ISO, finance professional or entrepreneur looking to leverage our non-conforming real estate and business loan programs to increase your revenue, then learn more or click here to register and be reviewed for approval as a Referral Partner (there is no cost to register and it only takes a few minutes). Once approved you will be eligible to receive competitive referral fees for loan closings you referred to us.
Please Note: We are now only accepting loan applications for our loan programs on a referral basis—brokering is not permitted. This means when you refer a loan application for your client, we will transact with the client directly throughout the loan process. This will not affect your referral fee and you will be provided regular transaction updates along the way.
I’m a borrower, broker or lender—why should I work with SECC?
If you are a borrower looking for financing in this market, you know the process can be difficult and confusing. SECC is an experienced lender, founded in 2009, with a focus on customer service, transparency and ethical practices. We have always concentrated on providing non-conforming borrowers the most competitive and affordable loan options, and we have built a reputation as a market leader doing just that (Google us!). If you are a brokerorlender, then you know loan fallout is a costly issue that can be resolved and monetized by the right strategic partner. The loan programs SECC offers are genuine and they perform. We utilize the latest technology to offer our partners the opportunity to convert their leads and fallout into significant revenue. We operate as your back-office so that you can focus your effort on what’s most important to you. We also offer approved partners fee incentives, and additional bonuses for high-volume referral partners such as increased compensation and co-branded or white-labeled applications and/or landing pages.
Does SECC charge upfront fees?
Once SECC has analyzed a loan submission and determined its eligibility for financing, a Conditional Financing Approval (CPL) and/or a Letter of Interest (LOI) is issued. Upon acceptance and signing of the CPL, no upfront fees are required. Upon acceptance and signing of an LOI, the borrower will be required to pay a non-refundable underwriting or appraisal fee ranging from $0 to $2,500 depending on the loan program applied for. Refunds will not be issued on transactions that do not close because of borrower/broker misrepresentation, cancellation, delays, inability to meet documentation or information requests, omission or fraud, or due to adverse results of third-party reports. A previously submitted underwriting or appraisal fee will be returned in the event that a loan does not close due to SECC error or failure to perform as outlined in the LOI.
Does SECC charge loan points and/or fees at closing?
For our permanent loan programs, SECC is compensated directly by our investors or from the sale of our loans, thus we do not ordinarily charge the borrower any excessive points or fees. For our short-term, SBA or third-party loan programs, SECC charges market fees. We will always provide a fee quote upfront upon request so there are no surprises for the broker or borrower.
How long does it take to close a loan with SECC?
It takes approximately 2 to 4 weeks to close a non-conforming commercial or non-owner occupied residential loan transaction. SBA transactions can take anywhere from 30 to 90+ days.
Does SECC offer loan programs outside of the United States?
We offer loan programs in all 50 states, and most domestic primary, secondary and tertiary U.S. markets. We do not offer any loan programs in any other countries.
What collateral will SECC lend against?
Only commercial real estate, 1 to 4 unit non-owner occupied residential properties held (or to be acquired) for investment purposes, businesses and hard business assets (i.e.; equipment, machinery, etc.) are eligible for financing under our programs. We do not offer financing on owner occupied residential properties, securities or any other types of collateral. SECC does offer business invoice financing and uncollateralized business term loans and credit lines as well.
Are loan brokers or third parties ever considered representatives, agents or employees of SECC?
SECC has no subsidiaries, parent companies or agents, and only those individuals listed on the SECC website and who have a southendcapital.com email extension and SECC phone number, are authorized to transact business for SECC. Any third-party found to be making a claim of affiliation with SECC, or representation on behalf of SECC, will be viewed as having committed fraud and be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. If you feel you have encountered an individual or entity committing such fraud, falsely issuing documentation on behalf of SECC, or attempting to collect funds on behalf of SECC, please contact us immediately at info[at]southendcapital.com.
