Small business
A small business lending broker acts as your intermediary with banks, credit unions, and alternative lenders. Instead of applying to five institutions yourself, you hand us one file. We submit it to our network, negotiate terms, and present every qualified offer side by side. You see each program's fees and structure upfront. No hidden costs. No jargon. You choose the deal that fits your cash flow, and we coordinate closing. Brokers earn compensation from the lender when your loan funds, so our service to you carries no upfront bill.
Midland's economy runs on oil-field services, trucking, and retail tied to Permian Basin activity. When crude prices swing, cash flow swings with them. A business loan broker near me understands that cycle. We know a Gardendale trucking outfit needs different terms than a Cotton Flat welding shop. Local context matters. Drive time from our office at 2402 W Wall St, Midland, TX 79701 to most client sites in Warfield or Greenwood is under twenty minutes, so we meet face-to-face when you want it. That proximity means faster document pickup and faster answers.
Loan programs
As an SBA broker, Elm Advances places clients into SBA 7(a) loans for acquisition, expansion, or refinancing. We also arrange working capital lines when drilling contractors wait sixty days for invoices to clear. Equipment financing covers everything from forklifts to downhole tools. Commercial real estate loans fund warehouse purchases along Business 20. Invoice factoring and business lines of credit fill short-term gaps. Hard money lending broker relationships exist for time-sensitive deals that need speed over rate. We are not a mortgage broker franchise; we focus solely on commercial and small-business credit.
How it works
Call (432) 277-9693 to start. We ask for three years of tax returns, recent bank statements, and a one-page summary of what you need and why. Within forty-eight hours, we tell you which programs you qualify for and what each will cost in origination fees, closing points, and monthly obligations. You review the options. You pick one. We handle underwriting coordination, document collection, and final settlement. Most clients close in three to six weeks, depending on the program and lender workload.
A Stanton machine shop needed fifty thousand dollars to buy a used CNC mill before a competitor grabbed it. The owner called Elm Advances on Monday. By Wednesday, we had presented two equipment finance offers and one working capital line. He chose the equipment loan because the mill itself served as collateral, lowering his personal-guarantee exposure. Loan closed Friday afternoon. Mill delivered Saturday. That speed matters when Permian drilling schedules shift overnight.
Serving the Midland area

We know which lenders fund which kinds of Midland businesses, and we position your file where it fits.
One local broker, many lenders, and no cost to apply.
Common questions
Why Midland owners trust Elm Advances
Talk to a local advisor and get matched to the right program, no obligation.