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The FuneralHomeLoan.com Experience

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Who We Are:

  • We are bank loan officers working for federally insured banks.

  • We are not brokers or intermediaries.

 

What We Do:

  • We determine if you can qualify for a loan, how much you can borrow, how much your down payment will be, and how long it will take. 

  • We do not charge up-front fees.

  • We do evaluate your transaction quickly. 

  • We do help save you time and money. 

 

Why Is This Important:​

  • Working directly with a bank loan officer saves you time and money by eliminating the middle man and unnecessary transaction fees.​

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Benefits of funeralhomeloan.com:

  • Quicker response time

  • Easier application process

  • Clear transaction timeline 

  • Lower fees

  • Better terms 

 

Talk with an experienced banker:

  • Is my transaction doable?

  • Can I qualify for a loan?

  • How much can I borrow?

  • How much down payment will I need?

 

Learn about the process: 

  • What are the steps to getting a loan?​

  • How long does the loan process take?

  • What items will I need for the bank?

  • What items will I need from the seller?

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Types of Loans:

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  • SBA 7(a) Loans: Government-backed loans with lower down payment options.

  • Conventional Loans: Loans based on a percentage of the value of pledged real estate.

  • Seller Notes: Seller financing subordinate to the primary bank lender. â€‹â€‹

Types Of Loans

Commercial Loan
  • Purpose: Real estate, equipment, inventory, or working capital.
     

  • Lenders: Traditional banks, credit unions, or online lenders.
     

  • Collateral: Required, loan amount is limited to a % of the collateral value.
     

  • Interest Rates: Generally fixed for 5-10 years with a reset. Because the loan is fully collateralized, the rates can sometimes be better than an SBA loan.

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  • Terms: Depend on the borrower’s creditworthiness and the specific loan structure.
     

  • Down Payment: 20%–30% or more, depending on the lender and loan type.
     

  • Government Guarantee: No government guarantee, meaning the lender assumes all the risk.
     

  • Prepayment Penalty: 1%-5% or declining over 5 years.​

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SBA 7(a) Loan
  • Purpose: Real estate, equipment, inventory, working capital, debt refinance, or business acquisition including Goodwill.
     

  • Lenders: Provided by banks, but backed by the SBA, which guarantees 75% of the loan.
     

  • Collateral: Required if available.    
     

  • Interest Rates: Generally variable rates capped by the SBA, typically Prime + 1-3%

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  • Terms: Up to 25 years for real estate, and up to 10 years for non-real estate.
     

  • Down Payment: 10%-20% down payment, depending on the lender and use of the funds.
     

  • Government Guarantee: Yes, the SBA guarantees part of the loan, reducing the risk for lenders, which is why the use of proceeds is not limited to the value of any collateral pledged. 
     

  • Prepayment Penalty: Declining over 3 years. Year one 5%, year two 3%, year three 1%. Only applies if 25% or more of the total balance is prepaid during this period. 

SBA 504 Loan
  • Purpose: Real estate or equipment
     

  • Lenders: Private lender 50%, Certified Development Company 40%, Borrower 10%.
     

  • Collateral: The purchased assets (property or equipment) serve as collateral.
     

  • Interest Rates: The private lender’s portion will have market-based interest rates, while the CDC’s portion will have a fixed, below-market rate.

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  • Terms: 20-25 years for real estate and 10 years for equipment.
     

  • Down Payment: Requires a 10% down payment, which is lower than most commercial loans, making it an attractive option for borrowers with limited capital.
     

  • Government Guarantee: The SBA guarantees the CDC portion (40%) of the loan, offering some protection to lenders and lower interest rates for borrowers.
     

  • Prepayment Penalty: Declining over 10yrs. Year one 10%, then 9%, 8%...

TESTIMONIALS

As a first time business owner, trying to get initial financing was challenging. When I finally connected with funeralhomeloan.com, I knew I was in the right hands. They were patient and took the time to understand my business and more importantly my vision. They are knowledgeable in the funeral home industry and understand the business and financials extremely well. They are trustworthy and quickly became one of my biggest advocates and partners. After five years and two successfully completed funeral home loans, I wouldn’t choose to work with any other banker.

 

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