Columbus Market
Columbus is the fastest-growing major metro in the Midwest. Ohio State University anchors a massive education and healthcare ecosystem. JPMorgan Chase operates its second-largest hub here. Nationwide Insurance, Cardinal Health, and L Brands are headquartered in the metro. Intel's $20B+ chip fabrication facility in New Albany is transforming the region's economic trajectory.
The Short North, Franklinton, and Grandview are commercial development hotspots. The Rickenbacker logistics corridor is a national distribution hub with Amazon, FedEx, and UPS operations. Columbus's tech sector is growing — fintech, insurtech, and healthcare IT companies are scaling fast.
Columbus has a young, educated workforce and a cost structure that's a fraction of coastal markets. Commercial rents are rising but still offer strong value. Businesses here are scaling fast and need capital that matches their growth rate — not a 90-day bank timeline.
Real Results
Real financing scenarios for Columbus businesses through our lender network.
$4.2M acquisition of a 40,000 sq ft industrial building in the Rickenbacker logistics corridor. SBA 504 with 10% down. E-commerce fulfillment tenant on 7-year lease. DSCR: 1.52x.
$4.2M funded → 10% down → 1.52x DSCR
$750K for a restaurant group opening a third location in the Short North. Kitchen buildout + equipment + working capital. SBA 7(a) with 10% down.
$750K funded → 10% down → Short North location open
$1.5M acquisition of a multi-provider medical practice in Dublin. $3.2M annual revenue. SBA 7(a) with 10% down. OhioHealth referral network.
$1.5M funded → 10% down → Dublin practice
$2M construction equipment for a commercial GC winning contracts across the Columbus metro. Excavators, loaders, concrete equipment. Equipment financing at 10% down.
$2M funded → 10% down → fleet operational in 14 days
“Rickenbacker industrial space moves fast. We had a 40,000 sq ft building under contract and our bank needed 75 days. Basecamp structured the SBA 504 and closed in 28 days. The seller had two backup offers that fell through waiting on bank approvals.”
— Industrial investor, Columbus OH
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Industries We Fund
Columbus is one of the fastest-growing construction markets in the Midwest. Commercial, residential, and Intel-related development.
🍽️Short North, German Village, Grandview — Columbus's food scene is nationally recognized and growing.
🦷OhioHealth, Nationwide Children's, Mount Carmel. Practice acquisitions and medical equipment across the metro.
🏭Intel fab supply chain, automotive, food processing. Columbus metro manufacturing is diversifying rapidly.
⚖️Columbus is Ohio's capital and a growing legal market. Corporate, real estate, government, and IP practices.
📦Rickenbacker logistics corridor. Amazon, FedEx, UPS operations drive distribution and warehousing demand.
Market Data
Key business cost metrics for Columbus, OH.
| Category | Columbus Data |
|---|---|
| Commercial Rent | $18–$32/sq ft (office) · $5–$10/sq ft (industrial) |
| Average Wages | $62,000 median household income |
| Permits & Licensing | $400–$6,000+ depending on scope |
| Commercial Property Prices | $150–$280/sq ft (commercial office) |
Why Basecamp
Here's why Columbus business owners choose Basecamp over their local bank.
| Category | Traditional Bank | Basecamp Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Number of lenders | 1 bank, 1 answer | 70+ lenders compete for your business |
| Application time | 60–90 minutes in-branch | 60 seconds online |
| Time to funding | 45–90 days | Same day to 30 days |
| Capital available | Limited to bank's appetite | Capital stacks up to $10M+ |
| Credit requirements | 700+ FICO typical | No minimum — lenders for every profile |
| Specialist support | Loan officer managing 50+ files | Dedicated specialist for your transaction |
Whether you're a growing startup or a multi-million-dollar operation, we match you with the right product and amount.
$10K – $1M
Revenue-based funding for working capital, equipment, and growth. Most fund in 1–3 days.
See What You Qualify For →$1M – $5M
Structured financing with capital stacking. Dedicated commercial specialist.
Talk to a Commercial Specialist →$5M – $10M+
Complex transactions. Multi-lender capital stacks. Acquisitions, CRE, fleet buildouts.
Request a Financing Review →Recommended Products
The most popular funding types for businesses in Columbus. Each links to a detailed product page.
Columbus's $2.5B CRE market is the largest in Ohio. SBA 504 with 10% down for acquisitions.
View Product Details →Lowest rates for acquisitions, property, and major expansions. 10% down for most transactions.
View Product Details →Construction equipment, medical devices, manufacturing machinery — the asset is your collateral.
View Product Details →Bridge cash flow during rapid growth and new location launches. Fund in 1–3 days.
View Product Details →FAQ
Our team works with Columbus business owners every day. The story is almost always the same — they're scaling fast, the Short North or Rickenbacker corridor has a property that won't wait, and their bank is quoting 75 days. Columbus's commercial real estate market is increasingly competitive. Intel's $20B fab is transforming demand across the region.
Here's what works in Columbus: capital stacking. A $4.2M industrial acquisition isn't one bank's problem — it's an SBA 504 for the building and working capital for tenant improvements. For restaurant owners in the Short North, SBA 7(a) gets you into a premium location at 10% down. Check our loan cost calculator to see real numbers.
Bobby Friel
Founder, Basecamp Funding
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