Looking for a loan for gym business in Bellevue? Millbrook Funding brokers SBA 7(a) loans, equipment financing, and working capital for fitness centers, from boutique studios in Old Bellevue to 24-hour clubs near Factoria.
Opening or expanding a gym in Bellevue means navigating Class-A retail rents along Bellevue Way, competing with corporate wellness perks at tech campuses, and budgeting for equipment that depreciates the moment it arrives. A loan for gym setup often requires $150,000 or more before your first member swipes in, yet many banks hesitate because fitness has higher-than-average churn and relies on recurring membership revenue that can vanish during economic dips. As a broker, we shop your file to lenders who specialize in health-club cash flow and who price equipment loans separately from working capital, so you see exactly what each dollar costs and why.
SBA 7(a) loans cover build-out, equipment, and three months of working capital in one package, ideal if you are leasing 3,000 square feet in Factoria Mall or converting a Kirkland warehouse into a CrossFit box. Approval takes 60 to 90 days, and the broker fee appears on your closing statement, not buried in points.
Equipment financing isolates your Precor cardio stack, free weights, and spin bikes into a separate note secured by the gear itself, often closing in two weeks. Lenders advance 80 to 100 percent of invoice cost, and you receive an amortization schedule up front so lease-versus-buy math is transparent.
Working capital bridges the gap between your January membership surge and slower summer months, especially useful for studios in Medina or Clyde Hill where members travel frequently. Lines renew annually, and draw fees are stated in writing before you sign.
Maria signed a lease for 2,400 square feet on 120th Avenue NE, two blocks from the Wilburton light-rail station under construction. Her architect estimated $180,000 for flooring, mirrors, HVAC upgrades, and a juice bar. She needed another $95,000 for Rogue racks, kettlebells, and a Woodway treadmill. We brokered an SBA 7(a) loan that itemized every use of funds and disclosed our broker fee as a flat dollar amount, then layered a separate equipment note for the cardio pieces because the vendor offered a 90-day same-as-cash window. Maria opened on time, knowing her true all-in cost before the first payment.
We collect your lease, equipment quotes, and 24 months of bank statements, then submit to lenders who publish rate sheets and fee grids. You compare offers side by side. We explain why one lender prices FICO 680 differently than another, and we walk you through prepayment penalties so refinancing later carries no mystery. Our broker fee is a line item, and we never take a backend participation you cannot see.
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