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West Michigan Community Bank is GLCF’s Lender of the Year! 

Now that Fiscal Year 2024 has ended, we want to thank all of our partnering lenders for helping make it a successful one. Your trust and commitment are greatly appreciated.

Introducing GLCF’s Closing & Servicing Team

Meet GLCF's Closing & Servicing Team- We are Here to Serve You! We’d like to introduce our expanded Closing and Servicing team, led by Laura Seromik. We’ve grown our team

Great Lakes Commercial Finance Welcomes David Yepez as Closing and Servicing Specialist

Great Lakes Commercial Finance (GLCF) is excited to welcome David Yepez to our team as a Closing and Servicing Specialist. David is a 2024 graduate of Hope College, where he

SBA Streamlines the Debt Refinance Program

At the beginning of October, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced changes to the Debt Refinance Program that will take effect on November 15, 2024. These changes will streamline the

GLCF is pleased to welcome Katy Bosworth as our team’s newest Closing Specialist.

Great Lakes Commercial Finance (GLCF) is pleased to welcome Katy Bosworth as our team’s newest Closing Specialist. Katy Bosworth studied business at Grand Valley State University, where she developed a

GLCF is thrilled to announce that Shannon Dwyer has joined our team full-time as a Loan Officer.

Great Lakes Commercial Finance (GLCF) is thrilled to announce that Shannon Dwyer has joined our team full-time as a Loan Officer. Shannon Dwyer graduated from Western Michigan University with a

GLCF is excited to announce that Elise Rapeyko has joined the team full-time.

Great Lakes Commercial Finance (GLCF) is excited to announce that Elise Rapeyko has joined the team full-time as their Marketing and Communications Specialist. Elise Rapeyko graduated from Grand Valley State

SBA Updates for Small Business Owners FY ’25

The SBA has announced its fee structure for Fiscal Year 2025 (starting October 1, 2024), and it’s time to get informed. 504 fees are reduced and 7(a) remain the same!

Great Lakes Commercial Finance (GLCF) Proudly Announces the Promotion of Laura Seromik

Great Lakes Commercial Finance (GLCF) proudly announces Laura Seromik's promotion to Vice President of Closing and servicing. Laura, who recently celebrated her ninth anniversary with GLCF, brings an impressive 30

GLCF ALP Designation Extended: Your Fast Pass to SBA!

GLCF Earns Prestigious ALP Designation Extension for Another Two Years GLCF has proudly been part of the SBA’s Accredited Lender Program (ALP) for years. Every two years, we reapply for

Unlock Growth with SBA 504 Loans!

Are you a small business ready to expand?  Look no further than the SBA 504 program!  One of the biggest issues small businesses encounter have to do with proper financing.