There is a bit of a misconception when it comes to whether cannabis credit processing is real, or legal for dispensaries located in the United States. Since our cannabis clients ask us about this all the time, we figured it’s time to talk about it.
Do Credit Card Companies allow Cannabis Transactions?
It probably won’t surprise you to learn that no, …
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When it comes to securing real estate for your cannabis company there are many types of lending resources in the market.
From traditional cannabis real estate financing lenders to private cannabis lenders and even management companies that will purchase and lease a property back to your business, it’s hard to know which is the best option for you.
What this Cannabis …
If there is one thing we’ve learned after six plus years in the cannabis financing industry is that it is a huge game of whack-a-mole.
We work with lenders that only serve metro Denver or Metro Boston, or east of the Mississippi but only for dispensaries for example.
The list of what lenders will fund and where they will fund cannabis …
If there is one thing we’ve learned after six plus years in the cannabis financing industry is that it is a huge game of whack-a-mole.
We work with lenders that only serve metro Denver or Metro Boston, or east of the Mississippi but only for dispensaries for example.
The list of what lenders will fund and where they will fund cannabis …
The cannabis lending landscape is undergoing major changes for 2025. From our understanding, lenders like Canna Business Resources, eQcho Capital, Invico Capital and more are exiting cannabis lending altogether. This exodus further tightens an already constrained financing market, making it even more difficult for cannabis operators to launch or scale their businesses.
With that in mind, let’s take a look …
Cannabis labs are the backbone of a safe and thriving cannabis industry. They ensure consumer products are free of contaminants, mold, pesticides, and toxins—protecting end users and building trust in the supply chain.
But there’s a catch: cutting-edge lab equipment like HPLC systems, mass spectrometers, and analyzer units come with a steep price tag, often creating a daunting barrier to …
Explore top cannabis dispensary merchant processing options for 2025. From cashless ATM to Pin Debit and actual Credit Card Processing, find secure, compliant payment solutions today.
Navigating Cannabis Payment Processing in 2025
Payment processing for cannabis companies has certainly been a roller coaster over the past decade. From the cashless ATM crackdown a few years back to last year’s pin debit …
Market Alert
It’s been quite the roller coaster over the last four months. In September the FED cut rates and by all indications many thought more cuts where coming into 2025 signaling a potential decrease in cannabis real estate finance and cannabis equipment loan rates to follow.
Yet an interesting thing happened in September with real estate financing rates actually ticking up after …
If your cannabis company is looking to grow through acquisition, we have an opportunity for you to purchase a vertically integrated operation in Michigan!
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HIGHLIGHTS
Turnkey dispensary, processing, greenhouse grow (6400 SF)
8750 SF dispensary and processing kitchen
Brand new illuminated extraction equipment
Over $20m in projected revenue
$4M with some seller financing available for qualified purchasers
2023 …
I’m not sure I can answer why, but our asset only lending programs have been the most popular by far as we round out the year so I figured, let’s talk about it!
What are Asset Only Cannabis Loans?
To say these are asset only cannabis loans may be a bit disingenuous. In reality, these types of lenders are industry agnostic …
The Federal Reserve finally lowered base rates by half a point on September 18th 2024. Will this provide relief for cannabis businesses looking for financing?
The answer is yes, and no.
What Does the Base Rate Decrease Mean for Cannabis Financing?
Through the last six or so years we’ve been advising our cannabis clients that the average rate for average risk is …
The short answer is yes, you can access financing for your cannabis dispensary! There are multiple options depending on your project and aspects of your borrower profile. We will walk through various programs to help you key in on the most likely path to finance your dispensary.
Are You Purchasing a Building for Your Cannabis Dispensary?
Cannabis dispensary real estate financing …
The precarious state of cannabis being legal in some states, but illegal at the federal level doesn’t mean that financing isn’t available for legally licensed cannabis companies.
As of this writing, financing is available for real estate, equipment and even operational expenditures. Plus, contrary to popular belief there are some traditional sources in addition to private capital lenders that will …
