FAQ

Straight answers to the questions we hear most.

What does it cost to work with Mullan Capital?+

There is no upfront cost for our consultation, packaging or shopping your file. We're paid a success fee at closing — typically by the lender or rolled into the loan amount, fully disclosed before you sign anything.

What loan sizes do you handle?+

We finance commercial loans from $250,000 up to $100M+. Our sweet spot is $1M–$25M for CRE and SBA, with active activity above and below that range.

Do you lend in all 50 states?+

Yes. Mullan Capital is a commercial loan broker, not a direct lender, and we place loans nationwide — including U.S. territories on a case-by-case basis.

How fast can a loan close?+

Bridge and equipment financing can fund in 7–14 days. Conventional CRE typically closes in 30–45 days. SBA and agency loans run 60–90 days due to government underwriting and third-party report timelines.

What credit score do I need?+

SBA generally requires 680+. Conventional CRE typically wants 660+ on the sponsor. Bridge and hard money are asset-based and can work with scores in the low 600s. We have programs for credit-challenged sponsors with strong collateral.

Do you finance startups or pre-revenue businesses?+

Limited. We can place SBA acquisition loans for buyers of existing businesses and equipment loans for newer companies, but pure pre-revenue startups are typically better served by venture or revenue-based capital.

What documents will I need to provide?+

For most files: 3 years business and personal tax returns, YTD financials, debt schedule, schedule of real estate, ID and entity docs. For real estate: rent roll, operating statements, purchase contract or appraisal.

Are loans recourse or non-recourse?+

Both are available. Agency multifamily and CMBS are non-recourse with standard carve-outs. Most conventional and SBA loans require a personal guarantee. We'll always quote both options when relevant.

Can you refinance an existing commercial loan?+

Yes — rate-and-term, cash-out and bridge-to-perm refinances are a major part of our business. Send us your current loan summary and we'll model whether a refi pencils.

Do you help with SBA loans specifically?+

Yes. We work with SBA Preferred Lenders nationwide on both 7(a) and 504 programs, including business acquisition, partner buyout, owner-occupied real estate and refinance scenarios.