What is it?
DirectLenderMatch classifies Secured Business Term Loan under the financing form “Secured term loan.” Its typical use in this directory is: Business expansion/equipment/working capital.
How does it work?
The structure is generally evaluated, supported, or secured using the following basis: Business assets. Exact underwriting, eligibility, terms, and availability are provider-specific and can change.
What can it be used for?
Business expansion/equipment/working capital.
What backs or supports it?
Business assets.
Why does this structure exist?
This structure provides a defined way to address the financing need described above. The provider, transaction, collateral, and underwriting context determine how the structure is implemented in practice.
Important considerations
Confirm current costs, risks, licensing, eligibility, collateral treatment, recourse, tax consequences, and availability directly with the provider and appropriate professional advisers. DirectLenderMatch does not compare rates or recommend products.
Is this actually a loan?
Workbook classification: Yes. Financing forms such as leases, purchases, shared equity, advances, and guarantees may solve a funding need without being conventional loans.
Verified lenders or providers
Direct bank lender
Bank of America, N.A.
Bank of America currently offers secured business loans backed by business assets or CDs.
Official evidence page →Last verified: 2026-08-23
Direct bank lender
First Citizens Bank
First Citizens currently documents commercial loans, asset-based/asset-backed/cash-flow solutions and commercial real-estate financing.
Official evidence page →Last verified: 2026-08-23
Other sources & comparison
DirectLenderMatch lists providers whose offerings have been individually documented, but the list is not exhaustive. Community banks, credit unions that offer business lending, regional banks, CDFIs, and specialty business lenders may also offer relevant financing. Government-backed programs may be delivered through participating lenders rather than directly.
Financing terms can differ between sources. An initial offer is not necessarily the only available option. Reviewing more than one source can help show differences in rates, fees, repayment terms, eligibility requirements, collateral treatment, and other conditions.
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