Barbara Arena Email & Phone Number

Over 35 years of lending experience with the Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) and 504 loan programs. The SBA program is a primary economic driver for funding small businesses in the United States. The 504 program provides long term fixed rate financing for fixed asset purchases and the 7a program can be used for financing to benefit a small business including business acquisitions, expansions, startups, working capital etc. GSDC is one of the largest certified development companies in the country, focusing on the SBA 504 loan program. We specialize in quick turnaround time and recognize the sense of urgency required for transactions.Past chairperson of the Region I (New England) Lender Liaison Committee for National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL) 2010-2012Past President of New England Business Brokers Association (NEBBA) 2014-2015Treasurer and Board Member of Realtors Commercial Alliance of MA (RCA-MA) and co-chair of Realtor-Affiliate Networking CommitteeSpecialties: Structuring complex transactions with multiple components/affiliates (though I like easy ones too!); large construction projects; franchise financing.

Listed skills include Commercial Lending, Loans, Sba, Small Business Lending, and 46 others.