Flexible term loans for equipment, real estate, and acquisitions

BDC Capital's term loans provide the capital you need for major investments and growth initiatives. With loans from $500,000 to $10 million, we offer longer repayment terms and higher advance rates than traditional lenders.

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At BDC Capital, we provide flexible term loans that give New England businesses the capital they need for significant investments without the constraints of traditional bank lending. Since 1953, we've structured over $2.3 billion in term loans for equipment purchases, real estate acquisitions, business buyouts, debt refinancing, and expansion projects.
WHY BDC CAPITAL

More than just term loans

Flexible Structuring

Senior or junior secured debt options that work with your existing financing, providing the flexibility to structure deals that traditional banks can't accommodate.

Higher Advance Rates

Our willingness to lend more against your collateral means you bring less equity to the table and preserve working capital for operations.

Longer Terms

Extended repayment periods matched to the useful life of your assets improve cash flow and reduce monthly payment pressure on your business.

Our process for financing success

Initial Assessment
Deal Structuring
Local Approval
Closing & Funding
WHY BDC CAPITAL

More than just capital

Multiple Use Cases

From working capital and debt refinancing to commercial real estate, machinery and equipment purchases, business acquisitions, and expansion projects—our term loans support virtually any legitimate business purpose.

Classified Loan Solutions

When your existing lender has classified your loan or wants to exit the relationship, we specialize in refinancing solutions that stabilize your business and provide a fresh start with flexible terms.

Senior and Junior Debt

We can provide first position senior debt or subordinated junior secured loans that work alongside your primary lender, giving you the complete capital structure your business needs.

Real Estate Expertise

Our commercial real estate term loans offer up to 100% financing with preferred rates, maturities up to 25 years, first or second mortgage positions, and "early out" protection options for participating banks.

Acquisition Financing

With extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and management buyouts, we bring both capital and creative structuring expertise to help you complete complex transactions.

Frequently asked questions

What loan amounts does BDC Capital provide for term loans?

We provide term loans ranging from $500,000 to $10 million for qualified businesses throughout New England. Our flexible approach allows us to structure loans that meet your specific capital needs while working within your cash flow capabilities.

What can BDC Capital term loans be used for?

Our term loans can be used for working capital, debt refinancing and consolidation, commercial real estate acquisition, machinery and equipment purchases, business buyouts and acquisitions, expansion projects, and virtually any other reasonable business purpose.

How are BDC Capital's terms different from traditional bank loans?

We offer longer repayment terms matched to the useful life of your assets, higher advance rates on collateral, and the ability to provide junior secured debt that works alongside your existing financing. As a private lender, we're not bound by federal banking regulations, giving us more flexibility in structuring.

Can BDC Capital refinance existing debt that's been classified?

Yes. We specialize in refinancing classified loans and providing workout solutions for businesses facing challenges with existing lenders. Our experience includes debt restructuring that stabilizes your business and provides manageable repayment terms.

Does BDC Capital provide both senior and junior secured debt?

Absolutely. We can provide first position senior debt as a standalone lender, or subordinated junior secured debt that works in conjunction with your primary lender. This flexibility allows us to complete your capital structure in ways traditional lenders cannot.

How quickly can BDC Capital fund a term loan?

With local decision-making authority in New England and over 72 years of lending experience, we move efficiently through underwriting and approval. Timeline varies based on transaction complexity, due diligence requirements, and legal documentation, but our team works to meet your business timeline and funding needs.

Finance your next major investment with confidence

Get the flexible term loan your business needs to grow.