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Government Contract Loans

Industry expertise meets contractor funding solutions

Working in our nation’s capital every day, Live Oak Bank’s team of government contract financing experts understands the challenges you face as a small business owner. We are focused on helping federal government contractors like you grow your business through contract mobilization, buying an existing firm to gain past performance and providing working capital to operate your business.

Winning a contract is an excellent way to grow your small business. We can provide you with government contract financing resources when you need them—whether you’ve just won your first contract or have multiple awards.

Our experts know just how costly managing a government contracting firm can be. We know the barriers you face and our loan products were designed to help you overcome them.

Need a little guidance and advice? Contact a loan specialist, they’re ready to help.

Loan Solutions

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Acquisition

Buying another firm allows your business to increase revenue and acquire additional contracts. Our acquisition financing experts will guide you through the process to mitigate risks and ensure a successful transition.

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Line of Credit

Securing capital when you need it is critical to your growth strategy. Our line of credit products offer flexibility and the funding needed to execute on your awarded contracts.

Personalized Service You Deserve

We’ll meet you where you are, whether that’s creatively structuring a small business loan or helping you maximize your money with a high-yield savings account. No need to jump through hoops for our attention — get the service you deserve from Live Oak Bank.

BLACKFISH FEDERAL CASE STUDY

Learn how Blackfish overcame a common hurdle that many other small business government contractors face – the lack of past performance.

INSIGHT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CASE STUDY

See how Insight overcame its growth challenges through acquisition and set themselves up for future success.

Our Team Understands Your Business

  • Patrick Spach
    SVP - Head of Government Contracting and Asset-based Lending

    Email Patrick | 910.798.1216

  • T.J. Merlo
    VP - Government Contracting and Asset-Based Lending

    Email T.J. | 910.338.4336

  • John Pribnow
    VP - Government Contracting and Asset-Based Lending

    Email John | 202. 897.3968

We're ready when you are

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From our resource center

As part of our commitment to supporting small business owners, we have a library of free educational resources available to anyone. Here’s what you can expect to find in Live Oak Bank’s Resource Center:

  • Loan product overviews
  • Marketing tips and tricks
  • Small business fundamentals
  • Live Oak customer spotlights