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Business lenders in Chicago, Illinois

Banks, credit unions, SBA lenders and specialty lenders that make business loans in Chicago. Verified lenders sort first. Last checked Nov 1, 2026.

lenders
13
loan officers
0
verified
0
SBA lenders
4
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Belmont Bank & Trust Company logo
Belmont Bank & Trust CompanyListed
Belmont Bank & Trust Company is a bank headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Its June 30, 2026 FDIC financial report records commercial and industrial loans. Product availability and current lending criteria should be confirmed with the bank.
BanksCommercial real estate loansBusiness lines of creditUnclaimed
Chicago, IL
Beverly Bank & Trust Company, National Association logo
Beverly Bank & Trust Company, National AssociationListed
Beverly Bank & Trust Company, National Association is a bank headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Its June 30, 2026 FDIC financial report records commercial and industrial loans. Product availability and current lending criteria should be confirmed with the bank.
BanksAsset based lendingUnclaimed
Chicago, IL
Aequum Capital logo
Aequum CapitalListed
Chicago specialty lender providing asset based and cash flow financing to midsize businesses for acquisitions, working capital, growth, and turnaround situations.
Direct business lendersAsset based lendingWorking capital loansUnclaimed
Chicago, IL
AF
Allies for Community BusinessListed
Allies for Community Business lends to Illinois and Indiana entrepreneurs and pairs capital with coaching. It assesses debt management and cash flow rather than using a credit-score cutoff.
Direct business lendersTerm loansBusiness lines of creditUnclaimed
Chicago, IL
ASK Capital logo
ASK CapitalListed
Freight factoring company funding carriers against delivered loads, with invoice submission integrated into transportation management software.
Factoring companiesInvoice factoringWorking capital loansUnclaimed
Chicago, IL
BB
BMO BankListed
BMO’s U.S. bank offers secured revolving credit, staged-purchase Flex Loans and SBA financing. Equipment leasing shown alongside these products is provided by an independent third party.
BanksCommercial real estate loansEquipment financingUnclaimed
Chicago, IL
BB
Byline BankListed
Byline publishes Chicagoland Express business loans from $25,000 to $500,000 and a separate local SBA Express offering from $10,000 to $350,000. Its nationwide SBA lending starts at $350,000. The Express pages specify product terms, operating history and an account requirement.
BanksUnclaimed
Chicago, IL
CB
CIBC Bank USAListed
CIBC Bank USA offers SBA 7(a), 504 and Express financing alongside commercial lines and term loans. These are U.S. products, distinct from CIBC’s Canadian business financing.
BanksAsset based lendingCommercial real estate loansUnclaimed
Chicago, IL
DSA Factors logo
DSA FactorsListed
DSA Factors offers flat-fee receivables purchases, with non-recourse credit protection for wholesale clients. Service-company invoices are treated differently.
Factoring companiesInvoice factoringWorking capital loansUnclaimed
Chicago, IL
Enova International, logo
Enova International,Listed
Enova’s small-business lending portfolio includes OnDeck term loans and lines of credit and Headway Capital revolving lines of credit. Borrowers apply to those operating brands, and the actual lender can vary by product and state; compare the named lender, fees, and repayment terms in the offer.
Online lendersBusiness lines of creditTerm loansUnclaimed
Chicago, IL
SomerCor logo
SomerCorListed
SomerCor provides SBA 504 finance for owner-occupied property and heavy equipment. It works with a third-party lender, with the borrower typically contributing at least ten percent of project cost.
Direct business lendersEquipment financingCommercial real estate loansUnclaimed
Chicago, IL
Wintrust Bank logo
Wintrust BankListed
Wintrust Bank offers Easy Access operating credit and term loans, with a separate SBA team for acquisitions, expansion and property projects. An Easy Access borrowing relationship includes a primary business checking requirement.
BanksAsset based lendingBusiness lines of creditUnclaimed
Chicago, IL
CF
Capital for BusinessListed
Capital for Business provides business financing nationwide, including working capital, equipment financing, SBA loans, business credit lines, and commercial real estate financing.
Equipment lessorsBusiness lines of creditWorking capital loansUnclaimed
Chicago, IL

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