Business Loan Program
Texas Mezzanine Fund delivers flexible financing to growth-focused businesses across Texas, supporting expansion, equipment acquisitions, business purchases, working capital, and owner-occupied real estate projects. While a significant share of our lending is directed toward businesses in low-to-moderate-income (LMI) communities or those creating jobs for LMI individuals, we also finance strong enterprises located outside these areas.
Loan Guidelines
Eligibility: Growth-oriented businesses (manufacturing, distribution, service, retail, etc.) with a minimum of 2 years of operations. While many borrowers are located in or serve eligible CDFI investment areas or create and retain living-wage jobs for LMI individuals, financing is also available to qualified businesses outside these markets.
Use of Funds:
Working Capital
Equipment
Business Acquisition
Owner-Occupied Real Estate
Bridge Loans for SBA 504 Interim Construction & Reimbursement Grants
Loan Amounts: $100,000 to $2,000,000 (varies by collateral type and lien position)
Up to $1,000,000 if collateralized by equipment
Up to $2,000,000 if collateralized by real estate
Up to $800,000 loan in tandem with another lender (e.g., banks, non-bank lenders, CDFIs, CDCs)
New Equipment (1st Lien) → Up to $1,000,000 with TMF in first lien position secured by new equipment (up to 90% LTV in most cases)
New Equipment (2nd Lien) → Up to $500,000 with TMF in second lien position secured by equipment (up to 85% LTV in most cases)
Loan Application Checklist
Financial Documents
Business Financials (2-3 years) - including balance sheet, income statement, and cover letter, if statements are CPA-prepared
Business Tax Returns (2-3 years) - including all schedules and attachments
Business Debt Schedule - list all existing business debt, including capital leases
Interim Business Financials - dated within the past 90 days
Operational Documents
Business Plan
Corporate Entity Documents
Guarantor Documents
Each Principal, owning 20% or more of the business, needs to complete.
Personal Financial Statement(s)
Personal Tax Return(s) (3 years) - complete with all supporting schedules
Additional Documents
Use of Loan Proceeds Documentation
Collateral Documentation - purchase invoices, title information
Downloadable Forms
The forms below must be completed separately for each personal guarantor.
APPLICATION DISCLAIMER
Please Note: Submission of a loan application to Texas Mezzanine Fund (TMF) does not guarantee approval or funding. Non-refundable application fees may be required as part of the underwriting process. This fee covers administrative costs associated with processing and evaluating your application. Payment of such fees does not obligate TMF to approve any loan request, nor does it constitute a commitment to lend. Texas Mezzanine Fund reserves the right to adjust fee structures or application requirements at its discretion and without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to contact TMF directly for current rates, eligibility criteria, and further guidance before submission. If submitting by mail, please send your documentation to:
Texas Mezzanine Fund, Inc.
320 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Suite 110
Dallas, Texas 75203