Loan Mantra is your financial ally

Our human expertise, secure technology, and painless platform allows borrowers, lenders, and partners to fund loans easily and efficiently anytime and anywhere.

With more than 100 years of combined experience supporting U.S. based small businesses and lenders, the team at Loan Mantra knows how to guide you through any economic cycle.

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Emily

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VP, Technology

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Raj

Founder, Managing Member

Mission

At Loan Mantra, we pride ourselves on being both high-tech and high-touch. We improve the future of human entrepreneurship through best-in-class technology, financial literacy, and commitment to equitable market access. We make financing simple, painless and transparent so you can grow your business.

Our mantra? Democratized lending for all.

  • Business Growth
  • Interest Deductions
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Flexibility
  • Risk Sharing
  • Control
  • Cybersecurity
  • Quick Decision
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2000

Professional financial consultations

75

Years of experience

400M

Loans issued for small and medium business

800k

Average loan amount

Our values

Equity 

Fostering diversity, we offer responsible growth through tailored loans and financial education for all, including the underbanked.

Evolutionary 

As subject matter experts, we listen and adapt for continuous improvement in collaboration with clients and partners.

Transparency 

Our financial technology ensures a secure hub for seamless real-time collaboration with clients and partners.

Sustainability 

Empowering future entrepreneurs, we limit environmental impact and promote educational and financial resources.

Citizenry 

Friendly collaborators, guiding through today's challenges toward tomorrow's growth.

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What is our Loan Mantra?

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Dedicated team

Our committed experts are at your service, driving your success every step of the way.

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Best advisors

Access top-notch guidance from industry-leading advisors to supercharge your business strategy.

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Transparency

We navigate the business landscape with clarity, ensuring your journey is open, honest, and secure.

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24/7 support

Our support never sleeps, offering around-the-clock assistance for your peace of mind and success.

FAQs

Browse answers to common questions about small business lending and
our AI-powered platform.

Product Overview & Value

What is Loan Mantra and what does "BLUE" stand for?

Loan Mantra is an award-winning fintech platform that connects small business borrowers and lenders through AI-powered technology and expert advisory services. Our proprietary software, BLUE (Borrower Lender Underwriting Environment), simplifies, secures, and speeds up the lending process across all asset classes.

How is Loan Mantra different from other loan origination systems?

Unlike generic LOS platforms, Loan Mantra blends AI-driven automation, deep customization, security, and real-time collaboration in one ecosystem. It’s adaptable for banks, credit unions, CDFIs, nonprofits and franchisors to deliver faster closings, stronger compliance, and a 99% client retention rate.

How does Loan Mantra streamline the loan process?

Our AI-driven platform automates key processes, including lender matching, underwriting, cashflows, document collection, compliance checks, and credit memos. This reduces processing time by an average of 40%. We also help close loans up to 3x faster than traditional methods.

Functionality & Integration

What types of loans and financing does Loan Mantra support?

Loan Mantra supports a wide and full capital stack for all asset classes and business needs, including SBA 7(a), 504, USDA and conventional loans, along with alternative financing, commercial real estate, franchise and equipment loans. The platform integrates directly with E-Tran for SBA processing.

How does Loan Mantra support diverse lending models from CDFIs and credit unions to franchisors?

Loan Mantra is designed with flexibility at its core. Unlike generic LOS platforms, we provide customizable workflows and data fields to accommodate the full suite of small business loan products and their unique requirements—from franchisor lending programs to CDFI impact reporting and credit union member-centric models.

Can Loan Mantra integrate with our existing systems?

Yes. Our open API architecture allows for seamless integration with popular CRMs, accounting software, AVMs, fraud-detection platforms, credit bureaus, financial reporting tools, and servicing systems. This creates a connected, automated environment.

User Experience – For Lenders

How does Loan Mantra use AI?

Our responsible use of AI powers everything from automated underwriting and predictive analytics to borrower pre-screening and document intelligence. This reduces processing time by up to 40%, enhances accuracy, and helps lenders fund deals up to 3x faster than traditional methods.

How does Loan Mantra help lenders find and qualify borrowers?

Our AI-powered system pre-screens applicants, vets them to your specific requirements, and then intelligently matches them on factors like credit readiness, loan type, and risk appetite. This significantly increases your efficiency and deal flow.

Can lenders customize Loan Mantra to match their workflows?

Absolutely. Lenders can fully tailor workflows, document checklists, dashboards, and approval rules to match their unique lending models and to harness our advanced AI to empower real-time, predictive analytics.

What reporting and analytics features are available?

The platform provides custom dashboards and visual analytics to track key metrics—approval rates, time-to-close, industry analytics, performance, and risk exposure. These tools help lenders make data-driven decisions and comply with all regulatory requirements.

User Experience – For Borrowers

How does Loan Mantra improve the borrower’s experience?

Borrowers enjoy a simple, guided experience with real-time application tracking, secure document uploads, and direct communication with lenders. Even non-tech-savvy users can navigate the process easily through our intuitive app and web platform.

What if borrowers aren't tech-savvy?

Our intuitive design and step-by-step guidance make the loan application process simple and transparent, even for first-time or non-tech-savvy small business borrowers.

What if borrowers want to work with their own lender?

Borrowers have complete flexibility. They can either connect with a lender from Loan Mantra’s nationwide network or bring their own lender and manage the full process securely through the platform

Security & Compliance

Is Loan Mantra secure and compliant?

Security is at the heart of all we do. We adhere to the highest standards, including NIST cybersecurity compliance. We also use bank-grade encryption, multi-factor authentication, and secure cloud storage. Every transaction includes audit trails for KYC, AML, fair-lending, and data-privacy compliance (GDPR and CCPA).

Implementation & Growth

Who can use Loan Mantra and how quickly can we get started?

The platform and mobile app are designed for small business borrowers, lenders, and financial advisors. A borrower can onboard in as little as a minute, a single lender in an hour, and an enterprise in six to eight weeks with full implementation support.

What kind of support and training does Loan Mantra provide?

We offer comprehensive onboarding, live support, webinars, and a dedicated, human Customer Success team. Whether you’re an individual lender or an enterprise client, we provide ongoing guidance to ensure adoption and success.

How scalable is Loan Mantra as our business grows?

Loan Mantra’s cloud-based architecture scales with you. Add new loan products, users, or divisions easily—no major IT investment required. It’s designed to evolve alongside your organization’s growth.

Why choose Loan Mantra in a crowded fintech market?

Because we combine speed, security, and human expertise. Loan Mantra delivers the industry’s most transparent, AI-driven, and compliant lending environment. Lenders gain automation and insights; borrowers gain clarity and confidence. Built for today’s modern lending teams, our mantra is our brand promise: intelligent, efficient, and democratized lending for all.

Loan Mantra jobs

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The team at Loan Mantra is always looking for dynamic, driven professionals who are passionate about customer success. Are you interested in joining our team?

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What our clients are saying

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Alex Shlaferman

Entrepreneur

"Loan Mantra has been in my corner for more than five years. They do all my financial lifting so I can devote time to my patients. Their team is bar none—they’re true partners!"

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Gail Tiburzi Buck

Business owner

Being a small business owner is a sea to navigate and I don’t know how anyone does it without a guide. That’s what Loan Mantra was for us.

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Kapil Verma

Franchise owner

Loan Mantra helped us build our legacy. They were with us when we bought our first gas station and stayed with us when we purchased our first franchise. Our go-to for financial advice, Loan Mantra built our portfolio with their great tech and even better people.

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Dr. Charles Harper

Practice owner

Loan Mantra has been in my corner for more than five years. They do all my financial lifting so I can devote time to my patients. Their team is bar none—they’re true partners!

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Catherine Schwandt

Restaurant owner

I’m a seasoned entrepreneur but when I first purchased and renovated my restaurant, I was nervous. Loan Mantra was with me every step of the way. They were the perfect blend of high-touch and high-tech, offering the guidance I needed. They made my dreams a reality.