--- description: Access customized specialty finance advisory, capital placement, debt and equity funding through Stirling Capital Group’s 60+ private lending source network today. --- # Specialty Finance Advisory and Capital Placement Services Stirling Capital Group helps entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, and developers access customized debt and equity capital when conventional financing is too restrictive. Through a consultative advisory and capital placement process, the firm evaluates your needs, pre-qualifies opportunities, and connects qualified transactions with private lending sources built for speed, flexibility, and complex commercial funding scenarios. Book NowCall Us ![Commercial finance advisor reviewing capital placement documents](https://file-host.link/website/stirlingcg-6tf6lq/assets/refined-images/1784618313644648_1e4c5742863b49d7b1efd7c7334549c9/1080.webp) ## Our Specialty Finance Advisory and Capital Placement Services Services Flexible debt and equity placement solutions for complex business, real estate, and investment capital needs. ### Specialty Funding Customized funding for businesses with unique or non-traditional capital needs, including complex situations that may not meet conventional bank underwriting or lending parameters. [Learn More](/feeds/service/specialty-funding) ### Equity Access Access to equity capital through private lending and investor relationships, including joint venture equity, preferred equity, and additional project capital for qualified growth or development opportunities. [Learn More](/feeds/service/real-estate-capital-advisory) ### CRE Financing Financing solutions for commercial acquisitions, refinancing, development, owner-occupied properties, bridge needs, CMBS loans, SBA real estate financing, and value-add repositioning strategies. [Learn More](/feeds/service/commercial-mortgage-refinance) ### Asset-Based Lending Flexible capital secured by receivables, inventory, equipment, real estate, contracts, or other eligible collateral for growth, liquidity, acquisition, refinancing, or turnaround needs. Book Now ### Supply Chain Financing designed to bridge cash flow gaps between purchase orders, supplier payments, inventory, delivery, invoicing, and customer collection for recurring or transaction-based needs. [Learn More](/feeds/service/trade-finance-automation) ### Development Finance Capital solutions for land acquisition, construction, mezzanine needs, equity gaps, stabilization, and permanent financing across development projects from early-stage planning through completion. [Learn More](/feeds/service/commercial-real-estate-construction-loans) ![Advisor reviewing capital placement options with business owner](https://file-host.link/website/stirlingcg-6tf6lq/assets/refined-images/1784618312862815_e07b3203a5ce4f0ab00187f5ebd5d084/1080.webp) ## Our Capital Placement Process ### Understand Your Capital Need Stirling Capital Group begins with a focused conversation about your business, project, acquisition, collateral, timing, and desired capital structure. This helps determine whether debt, equity, or a blended solution may best support the transaction. ### Pre-Qualify the Opportunity The firm reviews the opportunity through a practical commercial finance lens, considering transaction strength, repayment path, collateral value, borrower objectives, and likely lender appetite before presenting the request to funding sources. ### Match With Funding Sources Based on the transaction profile, Stirling Capital Group evaluates potential matches across private lenders, institutional groups, specialty finance sources, and equity relationships instead of relying on a single credit box. ### Support Funding Execution Once aligned with the right funding path, the team supports origination, lender communication, and transaction positioning to help clients move efficiently toward terms, underwriting, and potential closing. Start Your Capital Review The Stirling Difference ## Why Choose Stirling Capital Group? A strategic finance partner for borrowers who need flexible, customized capital solutions. ### Lender Access Access over sixty private lending sources across multiple categories of commercial finance. ### Flexible Options Evaluate debt, equity, and specialty structures instead of relying on one credit box. ### Guided Process Support from pre-qualification and pre-underwriting through loan origination and lender engagement. ### Timely Capital Fast-moving execution for competitive acquisitions, urgent liquidity needs, and time-sensitive transactions. ## Meet The Advisory Team Consultative finance guidance led by experienced capital placement leadership. Previous slideNext slide ![Portrait of Robert Gittings, Managing Partner at Stirling Capital Group](https://cdn.gushwork.ai/fallbacks/placeholder-1-1.png) ### Robert Gittings Managing Partner Robert Gittings serves as Managing Partner at Stirling Capital Group, a Columbus, Ohio-based commercial finance consultancy serving entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors across the continental United States, major Canadian cities, and Puerto Rico. With access to over sixty private lending sources, Robert leads the firm's consultative approach to identifying and originating customized capital solutions for clients who need flexible alternatives to traditional bank financing. He oversees the pre-qualification, pre-underwriting, and loan origination process, leveraging deep relationships with institutional lenders, private equity groups, and specialty finance sources. Robert is committed to delivering timely, tailored funding solutions that help clients seize competitive acquisition opportunities and drive business growth. His industry-agnostic network and dedication to total client satisfaction make him a trusted strategic partner for businesses at every stage. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does a finance specialist do? A finance specialist helps individuals or businesses analyze funding needs, evaluate available capital options, and structure financing that fits the transaction. In a commercial setting, this may include reviewing cash flow, collateral, project timelines, lender requirements, and repayment sources. Stirling Capital Group also helps pre-qualify, pre-underwrite, and originate opportunities with private lending sources. ### What does special financing mean when buying a house? Special financing when buying a house usually means a loan structure outside standard mortgage terms, such as investor-focused rental property loans, bridge financing, renovation funding, DSCR-based lending, or asset-based underwriting. For business or investment real estate, special financing may focus more on property performance, collateral value, and exit strategy than traditional personal income underwriting. ### What is capital placement in specialty finance? Capital placement is the process of matching a borrower, investor, developer, or business with an appropriate funding source. The advisor reviews the transaction, identifies suitable lenders or equity groups, helps position the request, and supports the path toward funding. This can involve debt, equity, bridge loans, asset-based facilities, or other customized capital structures. ### When should a business consider specialty finance? Specialty finance may be appropriate when a transaction does not fit traditional bank criteria, requires speed, involves complex collateral, or needs a customized structure. Common examples include acquisition financing, value-add real estate projects, working capital pressure, asset-based lending, supply chain gaps, development financing, or borrowers declined by conventional banks despite having a viable opportunity. ### Who can use these advisory and placement services? Stirling Capital Group works with entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, developers, commercial real estate investors, SMEs, middle-market companies, growth-oriented businesses, and borrowers facing temporary financial pressure. The firm is industry agnostic and can evaluate opportunities across multiple collateral types, including receivables, inventory, equipment, commercial real estate, contracts, and other business assets. ### What types of financing can be arranged? Available financing categories include commercial real estate loans, construction and development financing, asset-based lending, supply chain financing, equipment financing, rental property loans, fund financing, small business loans, sale-leaseback transactions, and equity capital access. Structures may include bridge loans, permanent financing, preferred equity, joint venture equity, revolving facilities, or transaction-specific funding. ### How quickly can funding be arranged? The timeline depends on the complexity of the transaction, documentation readiness, collateral type, and lender fit. Stirling Capital Group emphasizes fast-moving execution, especially for competitive acquisitions or time-sensitive opportunities. A well-prepared request with clear financials, collateral details, repayment strategy, and transaction documents can move more efficiently through pre-qualification and lender review. ### Does Stirling Capital Group offer a consultation? A free consultation helps determine whether the opportunity is a strong fit for available private lending or equity sources. During the review, Stirling Capital Group discusses your capital need, transaction purpose, timing, collateral, financial position, and preferred structure. The goal is to identify realistic options before moving into deeper underwriting or lender engagement. ### Still Have Financing Questions? Speak with a specialist about your capital needs and timeline. Talk to an Advisor Trusted Capital Access ## Awards and Recognition ![Over sixty lending sources badge](https://file-host.link/certifications/_default/72x72.svg) ### 60+ Lending Sources Extensive private lender access for complex transactions. ![Authorized loan origination badge](https://file-host.link/certifications/_default/72x72.svg) ### Authorized Origination Authorized support from pre-qualification through origination. ![Debt and equity capital access badge](https://file-host.link/certifications/_default/72x72.svg) ### Debt Equity Access Debt and equity access for qualified opportunities. ## Ready to Explore Capital Options? Share your capital needs, timeline, collateral, and transaction goals. Stirling Capital Group will review the opportunity and discuss potential funding paths. For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at [614-470-4716](tel:614-470-4716). 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