Private Credit Insights – September 2026
We kick off this issue with a look at some important changes being made by the SBA. These developments may make it more ...
Welcome to PPL
Privately Funded by Entrepreneurs
Created in 2018, Pasadena Private Lending pioneered the Owner-Guaranteed Business Loan as a non-bank lender focused on lower middle market companies nationwide.
Unlike traditional banks funded by consumer deposits, our capital primarily comes from entrepreneurs who sold their companies and want to invest in the next generation of risk takers. These business owners have entrusted us to bring them a fair return on their money by helping other entrepreneurs grow their business.
Welcome to PPL
Privately Funded by Entrepreneurs
Created in 2018, Pasadena Private Lending pioneered the Owner-Guaranteed Business Loan as a non-bank lender focused on lower middle market companies nationwide.
Unlike traditional banks funded by consumer deposits, our capital primarily comes from entrepreneurs who sold their companies and want to invest in the next generation of risk takers. These business owners have entrusted us to bring them a fair return on their money by helping other entrepreneurs grow their business.
PPL by the Numbers
$450MM+ Lending Capital
$4.5MM Average Loan Size
14 Average Business Days to Fund
PPL by the Numbers
$450MM+ Lending Capital
$4.5MM Average Loan Size
14 Average Business Days to Fund
Private Credit Insights
Monthly Market Updates from Pasadena Private Lending
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Private Credit Insights – August 2026
Our lead feature this month focuses on the area of specialty lending and the fascinating business segments it has led us...
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Private Credit Insights – July 2026
Kicking off this issue is a multifaceted look at how businesses should respond to trends and “the latest new thing...
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Private Credit Insights – June 2026
We lead off this issue with an important report from RSM on the current state of corporate readiness when it comes to AI...
PPL Articles & News
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On The Ground: Acronym Soup
By Andrew Miller, SVP/Credit, Pasadena Private Lending Introducing On The Ground, a new recurring column where I’l...
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The SBA Loan Program Just Got Harder to Like
By Michael McAdams, President & COO, Pasadena Private Lending Despite the current administration’s efforts to ...
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Is Your CPA Keeping Up? Five Questions to Ask About How They Use AI
If you haven’t asked your CPA about their AI strategy yet, now’s the time. A growing number of accounting fi...
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Specializing in Specialty Lending Is Our Forte
By Michael McAdams, President, Pasadena Private Lending The first half of 2026 has been busy for PPL after we doubled ou...
About PPL
Decades in the Making
Pasadena Private Lending was launched in August 2018 after receiving its California lenders license and has surpassed $400MM in loans under management.
As the lending arm of a multi-family office, we pioneered the Owner-Guaranteed Business Loan which enables us to look across traditional bank underwriting silos for multiple sources of repayment including: future cash flows, working capital assets, real estate and personal or family wealth.
About PPL
Decades in the Making
Pasadena Private Lending was launched in August 2018 after receiving its California lenders license and has surpassed $400MM in loans under management.
As the lending arm of a multi-family office, we pioneered the Owner-Guaranteed Business Loan which enables us to look across traditional bank underwriting silos for multiple sources of repayment including: future cash flows, working capital assets, real estate and personal or family wealth.
Whether for an acquisition, refinancing, or growth capital, our team of experts is here to help you access funding for all types of opportunities.