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Commercial Lending Solutions Available Nationwide

Key Funding Partners provides comprehensive commercial financing programs throughout the United States. Contact us today to discover how we can help you reach your business and investment objectives.

  • We know how the banks underwrite their loans based on our experience. Having experts preparing your file and presenting the loan in the best light. This strategy reduces the chance of future challenges delaying the funding of the loan.
  • When the problem is such that no bank will provide financing, we have in house private capital to provide our clients the solutions they are seeking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Key Funding Partners different from traditional banks?

We utilize hundreds of banks and private capital to offer a wide range of financing options that benefit our clients.

What additional services do you offer beyond lending?

"We utilize hundreds of banks and in-house private capital to offer a wide range of financing options that benefit our clients."

We are a trusted partner to a diverse network of business advisors. This includes Bookkeeping Services, CPA's, Fractional CFO's, Business Brokers, Attorneys, etc. Tell us about your business challenge, and we will work to make introductions to trusted professionals.

What is a hard money loan and when is it appropriate?
  • This is also referred to as private capital, and is a loan funded by private individuals, mortgage pools, and insurance companies.
  • Collateral in the form of Real Estate is utilized.
  • Terms are agreed upon, and the lender funds the loan and records a deed against the property.
What advantages does private capital offer?
  • There’s no restrictions on how you use the money.
  • Interest only (in most cases).
  • The terms can be anywhere from 1-7 years.
  • You can borrow on a stated income basis.
  • You don’t need two years tax returns on proof of income.
  • You can pay the loan off in 3-6 months with no penalty.
  • Challenged Credit is not an issue.
  • You do not have to give up ownership of your business.
What is protective equity and how does it work?

Protective equity is the difference between the loan amount and the value of the property.

Can I get financing if I already have existing loans on my property?

2nd Trust Deeds are available but carry extremely high interest rates. Usually the lender will payoff the first and give you cash out.

What should Collateral: you can lose the asset you pledge if you do not perform on the agreed upon terms.
  • Collateral: you can lose the asset you pledge if you do not perform on the agreed upon terms.
  • Private money loan originators must be licensed by the DRE or CFL.
  • Most investors will not lend on land, Churches or participate in Joint Ventures.
Do you work with borrowers who have credit challenges?

Since we utilize a wide range of financing solutions, we will be your best bet to find a solution. Let’s talk and we will advise you of your different options.

What are your fees and when are they due?

Innovative Capital receives payment in Escrow after we perform and provide a lending solution that our client chooses as their preferred option.

We provide a Fee Agreement after understanding the financing scenario and considering the company resources needed to perform for the client.

For more information please refer to the Pricing page.

What is the typical timeline for loan approval and funding?
  • Private Capital – 5-7 Business Days
  • Bank financing 45 – 60 days
What types of loans does KFP fund?

We can provide Fix or flip, RE Investment, SBA, Factoring, lines of credit, Business Acquisition, CAPX, Franchise financing, Commercial owner user RE, Commercial Investment, and Bridge loans.

What are points and will my loan include them?

A point is equal to 1% of the loan amount. The average hard money loan has between 2 & 6 points. Example: $300,000 x 1% = $3,000

What is your loan application process?
  1. We’ll connect to learn more about your financing needs.
  2. With the information we have, we’ll advise you of your options.
  3. We’ll devise a strategy to proceed with our plan.
  4. We’ll present your file to multiple banks.
  5. We’ll leverage our network to gain multiple offers.
  6. We’ll strategically negotiate to achieve the best possible financial solution for you.
What options are available when my commercial loan reaches maturity?

We help our clients refinance their loans at maturity. We go to work to find you the best terms that meet your new financing goals. Our business is built to serve all the needs of our clients.

Are you direct lenders or brokers?

We are both – we utilize in house private capital and a network of financial institutions to provide our clients a wide range of options.

Why choose Key Funding Partners over my existing bank?

Utilizing Innovative Capital will connect your business with financing experts who go to work for you providing multiple options. When you go with one bank, you typically only get one or no offer. You lose the power of negotiation and the option to choose which offer is best suited for your business. When you are not approved, you must start the process all over again with a new bank. Working with Innovative Capital will put you in a stronger position to seek the best financing solution for your business.

What down payment or equity is typically required?

A safe rule of thumb is 30% down payment.

How can I get a customized quote?

Lets chat to learn more about you and your business. We will discuss the different solutions we recommend.

How does KFP help reduce my borrowing costs?
  • We leverage our wide network of banks who provide us preferred rates due to our volume of loans.
  • We receive multiple offers from presenting the loan to multiple banks at once.
  • We keep the banks honest by having multiple offers.
  • We negotiate the fees and rates on behalf of our clients.
  • We have information that our clients might not be aware of, where we can reduce expenses.
What interest rate savings do clients typically see?

A quarter to half a percent on their interest rate, plus the removal of different bank transaction fees can save you thousands over the term of the loan.

How does working with KFP save me time?
  • We review the file to look for challenges to seeking capital. We present the loan to the bank to make their lives as easy as possible by eliminating issues before they come up in underwriting. The end result is that you have more offers in less time.
  • If you only work with one bank, you might run into the issue of the bank turning down the loan, meaning you’ll have to start the entire process over with another banks. Gaining multiple offers at once reduces this occurrence.
  • If there is a challenge that eliminates traditional financing or time is of the essence, we have in house private capital that can provide the needed solution. We will create a bridge loan to help close the deal and keep your business moving forward.
How do you anticipate and prevent potential issues?
  • We know how the banks underwrite their loans based on our experience. Having experts preparing your file and presenting the loan in the best light. This strategy reduces the chance of future challenges delaying the funding of the loan.
  • When the problem is such that no bank will provide financing, we have in house private capital to provide our clients the solutions they are seeking.

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