Nashville, TN

Let's grow your business — together


You have big plans for your business, and we are here to help you make them happen! At Pathway Lending, we do more than just loans — we offer the tools, expertise, and support to help your business succeed.

Whether you're looking to expand, purchase equipment or real estate, or need working capital, we work with established small businesses across East Tennessee to fund opportunities.


Take the business assessment

1. Assess your business

Take our business assessment to see if your business is ready for a loan.

2. Application

If your results indicate you may be ready for a loan with Pathway, we'll connect you with a loan application. And if you are not quite loan-ready, we'll introduce you to Pathway Navigator, a resource hub full of tools, events, and peer groups to help your business grow. loan.

3. Submit your documentation

If you are application ready, you may be asked to provide documentation including but not limited to tax returns and a business debt schedule.

Pathway Lending was like a breath of fresh air to our company. They were the wind behind our sails, and they provided us with the means to get the equipment we needed so we could look good in our market.”

Orlando Pender, Owner, Catfish Moving Company

More Than A Lender

Beyond providing flexible and affordable loan products, we stand out with our commitment to your growth journey.

Tailored Financing and Educational Support


Whether you need capital to grow your business or education to get capital ready, Pathway Lending is here to help you take your next step. We offer a complete catalog of flexible and affordable loan products perfect for Tennessee-based businesses looking to grow or expand. What makes us unique is our full range of learning programs, from classrooms to one-to-one coaching by our expert advisors, to support you at each step along your path.

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Empowering Diverse Entrepreneurs


We specialize in working with minority, women, veteran, rural, and low-income small business borrowers. Often, our clients are first-time borrowers who don’t have a lending relationship, have been declined for a loan, or seek more capital than they might be able to secure at another institution. 

Our clients choose Pathway because we partner with them to help their businesses succeed. Your opportunity is our mission. 


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