BoeFly
Franchise and small-business lending marketplace (ConnectOne Bank).
Regions: US
BoeFly is a lending marketplace founded in 2010 and now part of ConnectOne Bank. It matches franchise buyers and franchisors with lenders for SBA 7(a) and conventional loans, and offers tools like bQual — a pre-qualification tool that helps buyers understand their borrowing capacity before approaching lenders. Because BoeFly operates as a marketplace rather than a direct lender, the rates and terms you receive come from the participating banks that respond to your loan request, not from BoeFly itself. This can create competitive tension among lenders, which can work in a buyer's favor. For franchisors, BoeFly offers franchise development tools including preferred lender network relationships that can accelerate franchisee financing timelines. Fees and participation terms vary; compare the total cost against direct SBA lender applications.
Reviewed by Miles Sutherland, Vendors & Equipment Editor
At a glance
- Funding type
- Marketplace
- Typical terms
- Varies by participating lender
Capabilities
Why it stands out
Lending marketplace creating competitive tension among participating banks
Best for
Buyers wanting competing offers from multiple SBA lenders at once
Key features
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