Ready to move forward? When you contact business loan broker Columbia teams at Hickory Business Capital, you'll speak with an advisor who understands Boone County cash flow cycles and can map the fastest route from application to funding, whether you're expanding a shop on The Business Loop or upgrading equipment in Midway.
How it works
Start by gathering three items: your last two years of business tax returns, recent bank statements, and a brief description of how you'll use the funds. Call us at (573) 493-5276) and we'll walk you through the rest. Most Columbia business owners spend 10-15 minutes on the initial call, and because we work as a broker, we can compare multiple funding sources to find the option that funds fastest without sacrificing terms. Whether you need working capital before MU's fall semester rush or want to lock in commercial real estate financing near the Ashland corridor, that first conversation sets the timeline.
Prepare a rough dollar amount, your industry, and your business age. The more detail you share, the faster we can match you to SBA 7(a) loans, equipment financing, business lines of credit, invoice factoring, or another program that fits your situation.
Get in touch
Hickory Business Capital operates from 4210 Philips Farm Rd, Columbia, MO 65201, serving Columbia and neighboring communities including Pierpont, Deer Park, Midway, McBaine, Huntsdale, and Ashland. We know the drive time from Ashland is under 20 minutes and that many Midway manufacturers prefer early-morning calls before production shifts start. While most consultations happen by phone, we're here when you need a local broker who understands Boone County's mix of university-driven retail, ag suppliers, and manufacturing.
Call (573) 493-5276) Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central. If you reach voicemail, leave your name, business name, and preferred callback window; we return calls the same business day.
Once you contact us, we'll discuss your funding need, review which programs fit, and outline documents required so you can move toward funding within days, not weeks. We don't push one-size-fits-all products. Instead, we assess your timeline, collateral, and revenue pattern, then broker the deal that balances speed with sustainable terms. You'll know upfront whether SBA 7(a), working capital, or another route makes sense, and we'll coordinate directly with lenders to keep momentum high.
Learn more about our process and experience on our About page, explore Columbia business funding options on the city hub, or jump straight to Apply for funding if you already have documents in hand.
How quickly will I hear back? We return calls the same business day when you reach us Monday through Friday before 4:00 p.m. Central. Initial consultations typically happen within 24 hours of your first contact.
Do I need an appointment? No appointment is necessary. Call (573) 493-5276 anytime during business hours and we'll talk through your scenario. Most Columbia business owners prefer a quick phone consultation over scheduled meetings.
What should I bring to the first conversation? Have your estimated funding amount, intended use, business age, and approximate monthly revenue ready. Formal documents come later; the first call focuses on fit and timeline.
Can you meet in person? Phone consultations handle most needs efficiently, but we can arrange in-person meetings at 4210 Philips Farm Rd, Columbia, MO 65201, when circumstances warrant a face-to-face discussion.
Reach us
Prefer to talk it through first? Call a local advisor and we will ask a few questions about your business, then let you know whether your profile fits commercial programs.
We are a broker, not a lender. There is no cost to apply and no obligation.
Service areas
We broker commercial financing for businesses across Columbia and the surrounding communities.
We broker [business loans Columbia](./columbia) for manufacturers near the Midway Industrial Park, healthcare practices along Broadway, hospitality operators in the downtown district, and retail concepts in the Forum shopping corridor.
Common questions
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