Matthew Elling

Matthew Elling

President of Program Development

With over 15 years in commercial lending, Matthew recognized small businesses were underserved and wanted to fill this need.

About

Matthew Elling

With over 15 years in commercial lending, Matthew Elling saw firsthand how small businesses struggled to access the financing they needed to grow. Determined to bridge this gap, he joined FastWay SBA in 2018, bringing his expertise in SBA lending and business development. Under his leadership, FastWay SBA has expanded its reach, streamlining the lending process to make SBA financing faster and more accessible. Matthew is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs secure the capital they need with a process that prioritizes efficiency, transparency, and customer success.

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Matthew Elling

Kelly Loeffler, former Georgia senator, to run Small Business Administration

Kelly Loeffler, former Georgia senator, to run Small Business Administration

FastwaySBA Welcomes Kelly Loeffler to lead SBA.

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February 21, 2025
Breaking SBA News: The SBA is now under DOGE inspection. What does this mean for Small Businesses?

Breaking SBA News: The SBA is now under DOGE inspection. What does this mean for Small Businesses?

DOGE has been granted access to all SBA systems. Most Relevant for Businesses Seeking a SBA Loan.

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February 21, 2025
Understanding The Top Ways to Get an SBA Loan

Understanding The Top Ways to Get an SBA Loan

This is why 90% of our applicants who receive a FastwaySBA pre-approval end up receiving an SBA loan. 

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February 21, 2025
Why Apply with Fastway SBA and not the Bank

Why Apply with Fastway SBA and not the Bank

At FastwaySBA we perform a pre-qualification audit relating to what the business would qualify for at many different banks.

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February 21, 2025
📺 Can I get an SBA Loan with Tax Liabilities?

📺 Can I get an SBA Loan with Tax Liabilities?

FastwaySBA works with many different SBA Lenders, we have programs that approve SBA loans even if the owners owe taxes. 

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February 20, 2025
Interest Rates on SBA Loans

Interest Rates on SBA Loans

SBA loans have some of the lowest rate options available to US Small Businesses. 

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February 20, 2025
How Long Is The SBA Loan Process?

How Long Is The SBA Loan Process?

Working Capital SBA loans don't take as long as you would expect to close.

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February 21, 2025
📺 How the SBA is Preparing for the Silver Tsunami

📺 How the SBA is Preparing for the Silver Tsunami

The term Silver Tsunami refers to the unprecedented wave of Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) reaching retirement age.

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February 21, 2025
📺 What to Know Before Applying for a SBA Loan

📺 What to Know Before Applying for a SBA Loan

Here are the Top 4 Facts You Need to Know When Applying for an SBA Loan

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February 20, 2025
📺 The SBA Renaissance

📺 The SBA Renaissance

What Small Business Owners Need to Know about the (NEW) SBA

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February 21, 2025
SBA Working Capital Loans for Trucking and Transportation Companies

SBA Working Capital Loans for Trucking and Transportation Companies

For SBA working capital term loans, we lend to the entire transportation SIC code 4213

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February 21, 2025
📺 SBA ETRAN and SBSS score: How SBA loans are approved

📺 SBA ETRAN and SBSS score: How SBA loans are approved

One crucial aspect that SBA lenders consider is your SBSS Score which is commonly referred to as your ETRAN Score.

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February 20, 2025
SBA Working Capital Loans for Trucking Companies

SBA Working Capital Loans for Trucking Companies

Many banks do not lend to Trucking Companies, but FastwaySBA does!

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February 21, 2025
Can you Have Multiple SBA Loans?

Can you Have Multiple SBA Loans?

Multiple SBA loans can be beneficial for your business due to their low interest rates and long repayment periods.

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February 21, 2025
Announcement: Rates are Dropping

Announcement: Rates are Dropping

The Federal Reserve has announced that interest rate cuts are on the horizon in Q4 2024. What does this means for small busines

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February 20, 2025
Program Updates

Program Updates

Updates in Reference to EIDL

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February 21, 2025
Paying your EIDL Loan in 2024

Paying your EIDL Loan in 2024

With the EIDL "goodwill period" having ended in early 2023, the SBA began sending delinquent EIDL loans over $100,000 to the U.

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February 20, 2025
Get Started making EIDL Payments

Get Started making EIDL Payments

How to ger started with EIDL Payments.

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February 20, 2025
📺 Can I get an SBA loan with Losses on My Tax Return?

📺 Can I get an SBA loan with Losses on My Tax Return?

Yes, with the help of FastwaySBA, businesses with shown losses are able to obtain SBA backed 10 year loans.

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February 21, 2025
Zero Money Down SBA Acquisition Loans

Zero Money Down SBA Acquisition Loans

The goal of the SBA is to stimulate small business economic growth, which includes the transfer of small business ownership.

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February 21, 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is planning to roll out government supported credit lines of, up to $5 million for businesses.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is planning to roll out government supported credit lines of, up to $5 million for businesses.

SBA will introduce a pilot program focused on working capital designed to be more appealing to both lenders and borrowers.

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February 20, 2025
SBA loans for Transportation Companies with FastwaySBA

SBA loans for Transportation Companies with FastwaySBA

Recently the transportation industry has faced significant challenges in securing essential financing from traditional lenders.

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February 21, 2025
Small Business Funding Firm Announces AI Model Assisting with SBA Loan Process

Small Business Funding Firm Announces AI Model Assisting with SBA Loan Process

A custom AI model is proving to solve the tedious process of applying for SBA loans and accurately predicts SBA approvals

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February 21, 2025
The U.S. Economy, in 2024; A Challenging Road Ahead

The U.S. Economy, in 2024; A Challenging Road Ahead

Experts anticipate growth and the potential for a recession while inflation is expected to continue its decline.

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February 21, 2025
Enhancing Accessibility to SBA-Backed Capital: A Shift Fueled by Online Advisory Firms?

Enhancing Accessibility to SBA-Backed Capital: A Shift Fueled by Online Advisory Firms?

Enhancing Accessibility to SBA-Backed Capital: A Shift Fueled by Online Advisory Firms

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February 21, 2025
Unraveling the Latest Trends, in Small Business Loans;

Unraveling the Latest Trends, in Small Business Loans;

Exploring the Changing Landscape of Small Business Loans in 2023; Insights, from Mathew Elling

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February 21, 2025