Commercial Lending Solutions for U.S. Businesses
U.S. Commercial Debt Advisory and Placement

Commercial Lending Solutions for U.S. Businesses

Financely structures and places commercial debt mandates for U.S. operating companies, acquisition sponsors, property investors and developers. We help borrowers identify the right layer of capital, prepare a lender-ready credit package and approach suitable banks, private credit funds, asset-based lenders and specialty finance companies.

U.S. commercial buildings representing commercial lending solutions
The correct commercial lending structure depends on cash flow, collateral, leverage, use of proceeds and the proposed repayment strategy.

Match the Capital Structure to the Transaction

A business may need low-cost senior debt, higher-leverage unitranche financing, subordinated mezzanine capital or a short-term bridge facility. Financely assesses the borrower, transaction, collateral, capital stack and closing requirements before pursuing targeted lender outreach.

Submit a Commercial Loan Request

Financely’s role: Independent debt advisory, transaction structuring, underwriting preparation and lender placement on a best-efforts basis.

Financely is not a bank or direct lender. All financing remains subject to third-party credit approval, due diligence, documentation and closing conditions.

Nine Financing Options

Commercial Lending Solutions

These nine solutions cover the principal debt structures used by U.S. middle-market businesses, buyers, sponsors, investors and commercial property developers.

U.S. commercial office towers representing unitranche financing
Single-Tranche Capital

Unitranche Financing

Unitranche financing combines senior and junior debt economics within one facility and one primary lender group. It can simplify documentation and execution for acquisitions, sponsor-backed transactions and middle-market refinancings that need more leverage than a conventional senior loan may provide.

Commercial business property representing mezzanine financing
Subordinated Capital

Mezzanine Financing

Mezzanine capital sits behind senior debt and ahead of common equity. It can fill a leverage gap in an acquisition, recapitalization, expansion or commercial property transaction when the sponsor wants to reduce the amount of additional equity required.

U.S. business headquarters representing business acquisition financing
Acquisition Debt

Business Acquisition Financing

Financing for independent sponsors, strategic buyers and qualified operators acquiring established U.S. businesses. The capital stack may include senior debt, seller financing, mezzanine capital or a unitranche facility based on cash flow, purchase price, collateral and sponsor equity.

Distribution warehouse representing asset-based lending against receivables and inventory
Receivables and Inventory

Asset-Based Lending

Asset-based facilities calculate availability against eligible accounts receivable, inventory and selected business assets. They can support companies whose collateral base is stronger than their conventional cash-flow lending profile.

U.S. industrial machinery representing equipment financing for business assets
Business Assets

Equipment Financing

Equipment loans and leases can fund machinery, vehicles, production lines, logistics assets and other revenue-generating business equipment. Terms depend on the asset, useful life, valuation, vendor, borrower strength and expected cash flow.

Large U.S. warehouse representing working capital facilities for operating businesses
Operating Liquidity

Working Capital Facilities

Revolving lines and short-term facilities can support payroll, inventory purchases, supplier payments, seasonal demand and operating expansion. The structure should match the borrower’s cash conversion cycle and recurring source of repayment.

U.S. commercial construction site representing construction financing
Development Capital

Commercial Construction Financing

Construction facilities can fund eligible land, hard costs, soft costs, interest reserves and development expenses. A complete request should include site control, plans, budget, permits, contractor information, sponsor equity and the repayment or permanent-financing strategy.

Capital Structure

How the Main Debt Layers Differ

Senior secured debt: Usually the first-ranking and lowest-cost debt layer, supported by cash flow, collateral or both.
Unitranche financing: Combines senior and junior risk into one facility with a blended cost and simplified lender structure.
Mezzanine financing: Subordinated capital used to increase leverage or reduce the amount of common equity required.
Bridge financing: Short-term debt used when the borrower has a defined event, stabilization plan, sale or refinancing exit.
Procedure

From Commercial Loan Request to Closing

Initial Credit Package

What to Include With a Financing Request

Business overview, ownership and management information
Requested amount, use of proceeds and closing date
Three years of historical financial statements where available
Current year-to-date financials and recent balance sheet
Financial projections and debt-service assumptions
Existing debt schedule and proposed sources and uses
Collateral schedule, appraisals or asset reports where relevant
Purchase agreement, property documents or construction budget where applicable

Submit a U.S. Commercial Lending Mandate

Provide the requested amount, use of proceeds, borrower profile, financial performance, collateral, existing debt and proposed closing date. Financely will review the file and determine the appropriate advisory and placement scope for qualified transactions.

Request Commercial Lending Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What commercial lending solutions does Financely cover?

Financely covers senior secured loans, private credit, unitranche financing, mezzanine capital, acquisition financing, asset-based lending, equipment finance, working capital facilities, commercial real estate bridge loans and construction financing.

Does Financely lend directly?

No. Financely is an independent debt advisory and placement firm. Banks, private credit funds, asset-based lenders and specialty finance companies make their own credit decisions and provide any approved financing.

What is the difference between unitranche and mezzanine financing?

Unitranche financing generally combines senior and junior debt into one facility. Mezzanine financing is a separate subordinated layer that sits behind senior debt and ahead of common equity.

Can commercial lending finance a business acquisition?

Yes. Eligible acquisitions may be financed with senior debt, unitranche debt, mezzanine capital, seller financing and sponsor equity. The available structure depends on the target’s cash flow, collateral, purchase price and buyer experience.

Can a company obtain financing when a bank has declined the request?

Potentially. Private credit, asset-based lending, equipment finance and bridge lending can accommodate situations that do not fit conventional bank criteria. The transaction must still show a credible repayment case and acceptable risk controls.

How long does commercial loan placement take?

Timing depends on the financing type, document completeness, borrower responsiveness, lender appetite, collateral diligence and legal documentation. Financely does not guarantee a closing date.

This page is provided for general information and does not constitute an offer, commitment to lend or assurance of financing. Financely provides independent commercial debt advisory, structuring, underwriting preparation and placement support on a best-efforts basis. Financely is not a bank, direct lender or guarantor. All mandates remain subject to eligibility, KYC and AML review, sanctions screening, financial and collateral diligence, third-party credit approval, legal review, definitive documentation and satisfaction of closing conditions.