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EASTERN FUNDING

Company overview

HQ · New York, NY

EquipmentTerm loanSBA loans

Eastern Funding LLC is a specialty commercial lender and equipment finance company focused on laundromats and car wash businesses, with additional experience in grocery/convenience and on‑premise laundry. The company offers equipment financing, commercial real estate loans, acquisition/startup funding, and SBA 504 solutions nationwide. Backed by Brookline Bank, Eastern Funding emphasizes industry expertise, quick turnarounds, and relationship‑driven service.

Company focus

Headquarters
New York, NY
Founded
1997
Employees
51-200
Industries
laundromat, car wash
Specialties
laundromat and car wash financing, equipment and commercial real estate financing, SBA 504 expertise, nationwide coverage, fast turnaround

Reported eligibility

Time in business (months)
0

Funding & terms

Funding from
$10,000
Funding up to
$500,000

Third-party reputation

Reported research
BBB rating C+ (not accredited) with a complaint on response. Birdeye shows a 4.1‑star rating based on 77 reviews, while Yelp shows a 1.0‑star rating from 2 reviews. Recent news includes the wind‑down of the Specialty Vehicles & Equipment Funding Group and the promotion of Nancy Robles to CEO.
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