• Balboa Capital

Balboa Capital

Overview

Balboa Capital has a rating of 3.65 stars from 23 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Balboa Capital ranks 8th among Business Loans sites.

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Top Positive Review

“Company to be trusted”

MaryLynn p.
1/19/18

Your rep kept on calling but I am so scared to give out my social security number because I have been ripped off before for a lot of money. Really bad experience! I was a victim of Wells Fargo credit and also of lenders which my ex employees signed fraudulently. When I finally needed help, your company gave me a good rate to buy equipments that I need instead of renting. Thank you!

Top Critical Review

“BEWARE!”

Lou g.
7/1/23

This broker misleads their clients with "Bait and Switch schemes" and use contracts to hide their wrongdoing. This corporation is a broker and not a bank. They are also known as Ameris Bank but they don't service the loans. The actual loan ended up being serviced by Amur Equipment Finance out of Nebraska. The scheme started with a telemarketing call from an account executive called Matthew Kruger to which he guaranteed a competitive interest rate of 6.6% to 7% in providing a 5-year loan. See the text picture from Matthew. Balboa ended up adding a Per Diem charge of.03333% to the monthly payment. The monthly payment actually put the interest rate at 13.423%. My business credit is A-rated so I would have never taken this loan if Matthew would have been honest. I addressed the issue with a Branch Sales Manager Brendan Gibbs to which he continued to defend what is Predatory lending and issued no resolution. Unfortunately, I'm now in a legal battle with this shady brokerage firm. I hope this review will help people decide for themselves.

Reviews (23)

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Thumbnail of user marylynnp1
1 review
2 helpful votes
January 19th, 2018
Verified purchase

Your rep kept on calling but I am so scared to give out my social security number because I have been ripped off before for a lot of money. Really bad experience! I was a victim of Wells Fargo credit and also of lenders which my ex employees signed fraudulently. When I finally needed help, your company gave me a good rate to buy equipments that I need instead of renting. Thank you!

Thumbnail of user cristlinaa
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 23rd, 2018
Verified purchase

Thank you! This is the kind of help that small businesses need every now and then to survive in this harsh economy..

Thumbnail of user howardr38
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 23rd, 2018
Verified purchase

I purchased 2 used work trucks. After paying cash I decided to finance in order to replenish my cash. Other than taking a month to complete the funding I was very happy to work with Tye Malcolm. After we complete this contract I will be approaching them for future needs.

Thank You,
Howard Richter.
Sierra Remodeling And Home Builders.

Thumbnail of user franks211
1 review
2 helpful votes
January 19th, 2018
Verified purchase

Very easy and pleasant experience. Everyone I spoke with was friendly and helpful. Will definitely be at the top of my list for any future financing needs.

Thumbnail of user karend199
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 19th, 2018
Verified purchase

Customer service rep was great! Very helpful, polite and considerate. Made it an easy and smooth transaction.

Thumbnail of user avigdorb
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 19th, 2018
Verified purchase

Was a pleasure to be with Mark from Balboa capital Very informative and patient will come back for my next investment

Thumbnail of user lou.g
1 review
1 helpful vote
July 1st, 2023

This broker misleads their clients with "Bait and Switch schemes" and use contracts to hide their wrongdoing. This corporation is a broker and not a bank. They are also known as Ameris Bank but they don't service the loans. The actual loan ended up being serviced by Amur Equipment Finance out of Nebraska. The scheme started with a telemarketing call from an account executive called Matthew Kruger to which he guaranteed a competitive interest rate of 6.6% to 7% in providing a 5-year loan. See the text picture from Matthew. Balboa ended up adding a Per Diem charge of.*******% to the monthly payment. The monthly payment actually put the interest rate at 13.423%. My business credit is A-rated so I would have never taken this loan if Matthew would have been honest.
I addressed the issue with a Branch Sales Manager Brendan Gibbs to which he continued to defend what is Predatory lending and issued no resolution. Unfortunately, I'm now in a legal battle with this shady brokerage firm.

I hope this review will help people decide for themselves.

Tip for consumers:
I hope this review will help people decide for themselves.

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I ended up with a predatory loan.

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Thumbnail of user danielw179
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 5th, 2018
Verified purchase

They worked hard for me to finish getting our equipment. They overcame the obstacles work through them. Christion Roat return my calls in a timely fashion. What more could you ask for.

Thumbnail of user tims209
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
January 24th, 2018
Verified purchase

I purchased 4 espresso machines for my restaurants; the transaction was smooth and efficient. Communications was timely and the whole process took only a couple of days.

Thumbnail of user angeliam5
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 23rd, 2018
Verified purchase

The application online was simple. The entire process was finished in less than 1 week. I felt very comfortable with the process. My representative was easy to communicate with.

Thumbnail of user donaldg43
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 25th, 2018
Verified purchase

Great experience and timely response. Ryan and Geoff and all parties were easy to work with. Time schedule was met and all challenges were resolved.

Thumbnail of user danielg1805
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 6th, 2022

Balboa is a deceitful company!
Do not trust anything they say!
Lie after lie
Especially if they tell you to give them your social security number for a Buisness loan

Tip for consumers:
Don’t trust

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Thumbnail of user alanj69
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 23rd, 2018
Verified purchase

Miguel made an equipment purchase straight forward and was extremely helpful keeping me informed during the whole process

Thumbnail of user ravinders13
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 19th, 2018
Verified purchase

My experience with Balboa was amazing. Rishi was utmost professional and pleasant person to work with.

Thumbnail of user mohammada634
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 8th, 2022

I was informed that I'm approved but they can't finance the truck do to the owner of the truck had a bankruptcy. Wtf do you say to that. I'm buying the truck you're financing me not him. I had the owner call James him self talking about oh I just said that because what I promised moe a 4.5% finance rate but actually got 8% finance rate and that's why he didn't tell me the truth.

Thumbnail of user robertf243
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 1st, 2018
Verified purchase

Lacking.
Lacking in communication, lacking in care, lacking in most areas for the most part.
Hopefully the current account/loan we have with you, we will see changes in the Communication. The first loan experience was LACKING.

Thumbnail of user michaelt267
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 29th, 2018
Verified purchase

I asked direct questions and the answers did not meet Balboas actions. I appreciate the lease, just wish I would get a straight answer. I dont think the bait and hook tactics are needed.

Thumbnail of user timk108
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 27th, 2018
Verified purchase

They were very helpful and worked with me on getting financed and would definelty work with this company again

Thumbnail of user brucef35
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 19th, 2018
Verified purchase

Everyone was very helpful throughout the process. I would recomend them to anyone who needs financing.

Thumbnail of user benjaminj25
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 23rd, 2018
Verified purchase

The email responses were very fast, and possibly thorough to an accountant, but as a business owner, I had to reply to emails to pull the information I needed out from customer service. So I picked up the phone and with a short wait time, my questions were answered.

Thumbnail of user garyh199
1 review
5 helpful votes
January 19th, 2018
Verified purchase

Ryan Gray and David White are two of the worst loan officers i have ever had! David was arrogant and rude i felt like he was lying to me didn't care about me or my business just wanted to get as high of an interest rate out of me as possible didn't care if a 2 year loan was bad for me. When he didn't meet an agreed a pond closing date he went off the deep end and yelled and threatened me about losing my $13,000 down payment.

To anybody reading this DON'T use Balboa for any financing bad company!

Thumbnail of user christopherh122
1 review
2 helpful votes
January 29th, 2018
Verified purchase

Not out front on terms and fees. If you decide to pay off early you will be charged the full interest amount of the total loan.

Thumbnail of user jasonn69
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 29th, 2018
Verified purchase

THIS IS THE WORST FINANCIAL COMPANY YOU WILL HOPEFULLY NEVER ENCOUNTER! NOT ONLY DO THEY CHARGE YOU FOR INTERIM RENTS ON EQUIPMENT, THEY STICK WITH YOU A 10% BUY-OUT CLAUSE, AND NOT TO MENTION THE PENALTIES IN THE "FINE PRINT!" THE BBB IS WELL AWARE OF THE SHENANIGANS! I CAN ONLY WISH I CAN GIVE A "NO-STAR" RATING!

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Balboa Capital is a technology-driven independent financing company that provides fast, hassle-free financing solutions to small and medium sized businesses throughout the United States. Our company developed an intuitive online platform that saves time and simplifies the entire process. Small business loan and equipment financing applications can be completed and submitted online in a matter of minutes, and our proprietary credit scoring technology provides rapid decisions. No lengthy paperwork or collateral are needed, and all credit scores are considered. Since opening our doors, we have provided close to $5 billion in funding to businesses nationwide, and we have earned a reputation for outstanding customer service. Whether it’s a small business loan or equipment financing, you can count on us to structure and deliver the best solution for your company’s needs, and to provide you with the responsiveness and dedication that have earned us full accreditation with the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

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