Business Loans
in Berkeley
Berkeley sits just north of Oakland with a tech-leaning small business base, a strong food and retail district, and significant healthcare and professional services activity.
- Local advisors who know the area
- Fast decisions, real timelines
- Multiple lenders, one application
- No upfront fees, no obligation
- Local-focused advisorsA real person who knows East Bay.
- Fast decisionsInitial review within one business day.
- Funding range$5K-$5M across lender programs.
Financing options for Berkeley businesses
Owners in Berkeley have access to the full slate of small business financing through Fairmont Commercial Capital, working capital, lines of credit, SBA programs, equipment financing, invoice factoring, and industry-specific loans. Loan amounts typically range from $5,000 to $5,000,000 with terms structured around the use of funds.
Final amounts, rates, and terms are set by the lender based on each borrower's profile, we'll walk you through what's realistic before you commit to anything.
Loan products for Berkeley businesses
The programs we most often place for owners in East Bay.
Business Line of Credit in Berkeley
Revolving capital you draw against as needs come up, pay interest only on what you use.
Learn moreWorking Capital Loans in Berkeley
Lump-sum funding for payroll, inventory, and day-to-day operations across Alameda County.
Learn moreInvoice Factoring in Berkeley
Turn unpaid invoices into same-week cash, built for Oakland trucking, logistics, and staffing firms.
Learn moreAccounts Receivable Financing in Berkeley
Borrow against your AR ledger without selling the invoices outright.
Learn moreUnsecured Business Loans in Berkeley
Term loans backed by your business performance, no collateral required.
Learn moreShort-Term Business Loans in Berkeley
Quick lump-sum funding repaid over a few months, for urgent or short-cycle needs.
Learn moreSame-Day Business Loans in Berkeley
Decisions and wire-out the same business day, for true emergencies.
Learn moreSBA Loans in Berkeley
Government-backed loans with long terms and low rates for established Oakland businesses.
Learn moreLending built around Berkeley business owners
Serving Berkeley and the surrounding East Bay market, local advisors who pick up the phone and understand how businesses here actually run.
Understanding the East Bay market
We see which lenders consistently say yes to Berkeley operators, and which structures actually fit local cash flow.
Industries we work with here
Common files include tech & research, restaurants & cafés, healthcare, and similar local operators.
A real advisor, start to finish
One point of contact from your first call through funding, not a queue of strangers.
Right-sized recommendations
We'll tell you when a program isn't the right fit, even if it means a smaller deal today.
Industries we fund in Berkeley
From first call to funding in Berkeley
A clear, predictable path, no surprises, no runaround.
- 01
Apply in minutes
Tell us about your business and how much you need. No credit pull, no documents up front.
- 02
Talk to an advisor
A local Fairmont Commercial Capital advisor reviews your file, confirms fit, and collects your bank statements securely.
- 03
Receive offers
We bring back the strongest terms across our lender network, you choose what works.
- 04
Get funded
Once you accept and sign, funds typically land in your business account quickly.
Eligibility basics
A quick self-check for Berkeley owners. Final approval is at the lender's discretion, these are guidelines, not guarantees.
- 3+ months in business (varies by program)
- Active U.S. business bank account
- Typical minimum monthly deposits of $8K+
- Personal credit score generally 550+
- Owner ID and basic business documentation
- No unresolved tax liens or open bankruptcies
Questions from Berkeley owners
Don't see your question? Call (510) 210-5662, we'll answer it straight.