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We specialize in securing the right financial solutions for you and your business.

Commercial Real Estate

Financing for industrial, multi-family, office buildings, construction, real estate investments and more.

Business Working Capital

Working capital helps your company in each phase of your growth, get the financing you need.

Equipment Financing

From heavy-duty equipment to general-purpose machines, Diamant Carré can help you finance the equipment your business needs.

Genuinely committed to the success of their clients

~ Sherly Chavez-Waterman • Connector, Influencer, Business Developer

Candor, timeliness, and efficiency

~ Miklos Ringbauer • MBA, CPA, PMP

Her insight and pulse on financial information influences my decision-making

~ Daniel Stover • Executive Coach, Founder & CEO at Ensight Partners

Valerie Dufix and her team are the most experienced in helping companies

~ Andy Tomat • Managing Director at Four Pillars, Inc.

She offers incredible rates and the overall best packages

~ Heidi Ferguson • Business Development Manager at NOW CFO

Innovative and creative and a pleasure to work with

~ Michael Goldman • Fractional CFO for Private Companies

Warm and caring professional of relentless integrity

~ Nelinia Varenas, MBA • Veterinary Doctor Recruitment | Branded Communications | Influence and Authority Building | Reputation Refinement

Always puts the needs of her clients first

~ Danny Yuen • Business Development Manager at Signature Analytics

Responsive and responsible, resourceful, intelligent, considerate, and ethical

~ Anita Rodal, MS • PPP Loans, Currency Exchange, Securities Based Loans, Unsecured Business Loans, Equipment Leasing

Her prior banking experience and access to over 75 lenders and growing makes her my first call

~ David Hicok, ChFC • Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

My trusted “go-to” resource for all things commercial lending

~ Jason M. Sabaugh, CFP®, CEPA® • Account Vice President – Wealth Management, USA | Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services, Inc.

Does a terrific job of getting the ball across the goal line

~ Charles Schapira • Fractional CEO/COO | Debt & Equity Raises | Value Driven Change Agent | EBITDA Focused Executive

Makes getting a business loan feel easy and uncomplicated

~ Debra LaCoppola • Photoduo LLC

Helps businesses get unsecured cash credit lines and other types of financing with relative ease

~ Bradford Bach • Chief Technology Officer at President Container Group

Has been an amazing advocate for our business

~ Richard Klein • 2017 SBA/LA Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year as ABS CEO

Highly recommend

~ Jeffrey Singer • Direct Lender & America’s Premier Mortgage Advisor

Responsive and responsible, resourceful, intelligent, considerate, and ethical

~ Anita Rodal, MS • PPP Loans, Currency Exchange, Securities Based Loans, Unsecured Business Loans, Equipment Leasing

Her prior banking experience and access to over 75 lenders and growing makes her my first call

~ David Hicok, ChFC • Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Valerie Dufix and her team are the most experienced in helping companies

~ Andy Tomat • Managing Director at Four Pillars, Inc.

Candor, timeliness, and efficiency

~ Miklos Ringbauer • MBA, CPA, PMP

Genuinely committed to the success of their clients

~ Sherly Chavez-Waterman • Connector, Influencer, Business Developer

Always puts the needs of her clients first

~ Danny Yuen • Business Development Manager at Signature Analytics

My trusted “go-to” resource for all things commercial lending

~ Jason M. Sabaugh, CFP®, CEPA® • Account Vice President – Wealth Management, USA | Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services, Inc.

Does a terrific job of getting the ball across the goal line

~ Charles Schapira • Fractional CEO/COO | Debt & Equity Raises | Value Driven Change Agent | EBITDA Focused Executive

She offers incredible rates and the overall best packages

~ Heidi Ferguson • Business Development Manager at NOW CFO

Her insight and pulse on financial information influences my decision-making

~ Daniel Stover • Executive Coach, Founder & CEO at Ensight Partners

Makes getting a business loan feel easy and uncomplicated

~ Debra LaCoppola • Photoduo LLC

Innovative and creative and a pleasure to work with

~ Michael Goldman • Fractional CFO for Private Companies

Warm and caring professional of relentless integrity

~ Nelinia Varenas, MBA • Veterinary Doctor Recruitment | Branded Communications | Influence and Authority Building | Reputation Refinement

Helps businesses get unsecured cash credit lines and other types of financing with relative ease

~ Bradford Bach • Chief Technology Officer at President Container Group

Has been an amazing advocate for our business

~ Richard Klein • 2017 SBA/LA Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year as ABS CEO

Highly recommend

~ Jeffrey Singer • Direct Lender & America’s Premier Mortgage Advisor

We have expertise in bringing you companies which really want to lend money. We’ll help you choose from 513 different funding options to get you the one that is perfectly suited for you.

Let us turn your business into a brilliant, multi-faceted diamond.  Your company can become more valuable and impossible for competitors to chip away.

We bring you only the best ways to get there. At Diamant Carré, we have strong relationships with 189 lenders.

Each company competes for the loan based on a strict set of criteria: Collateral and Operational Experience, Loan to Value (LTV), All-In Costs, The Speed to Close, And Other Critical Factors.

Our expert knowledge of each of these companies puts you in the best position possible and gives you the advantage, making your company rock-solid and valuable.

Banking is so competitive; each lender must have expert knowledge of narrow industry sectors. As an example, we have lenders that love financing plastic injection machines for manufacturers (we even have people who will buy your old equipment). The more the lender knows their niche, the more they can work with the terms, and be flexible with our clients.

Growth can be challenging. Timing and performance are key. Sometimes our clients want the Small Business Administration (SBA) financing advantages. Many times, this is to finance printing presses, CNC machines, or other kinds of heavy equipment to maintain their competitive edge.

Keeping up with the demands of customer growth also requires capital. We only work business-to-business. Every one of our multilingual staff speaks both the “Commercial Real Estate Loan” and “Heavy Equipment Loan” languages. Additionally, they understand all the available options for you to address a working capital loan need.

Banking is so competitive; each lender must have expert knowledge of narrow industry sectors. As an example, we have lenders that love financing plastic injection machines for manufacturers (we even have people who will buy your old equipment). The more the lender knows their niche, the more they can work with the terms, and be flexible with our clients.

Growth can be challenging. Timing and performance are key. Sometimes our clients want the Small Business Administration (SBA) financing advantages. Many times, this is to finance printing presses, CNC machines, or other kinds of heavy equipment to maintain their competitive edge.

Keeping up with the demands of customer growth also requires capital. We only work business-to-business. Every one of our multilingual staff speaks both the “Commercial Real Estate Loan” and “Heavy Equipment Loan” languages. Additionally, they understand all the available options for you to address a working capital loan need.

Get the funding you need while, experiencing a streamlined process.

Schedule a 15-30 Minute Complimentary Call

Specialty Funding

California Commercial Real Estate

Are you looking for a commercial real estate loan? How about a California SBA loan? We structure a large number of SBA 504 and SBA 7a loans, all funded through California-based lenders. We can also help you understand small business real estate loans if you are a newer firm and want to “get how they work best.”

Give Diamond Carré a call or go to our FAQ for CRE answers.

Funding Your Business’s Working Capital Needs

When funding California Working Capital Loans, we look for lenders inside the state. We work with lenders who are familiar with operating issues that are particular to California. If you’re on a tight schedule to add equipment that complies with new regulations?

We know who to contact and where to go to get the order moving.

Equipment Financing

We also specialize in California equipment financing. We are experts in commercial equipment financing and presenting equipment as collateral. Our connections are special, we have financing connections that range from 5k furnaces, or plasma cutters, to locomotives.

Tell us about your automation considerations, so you can tap our resources and connections.

Testimonials

One of the best ways to understand a company, is to read about others’ experiences. We are proud of the testimonials our clients feel driven to share. There are so many testimonials, and so many different situations.  Call us for an example of our clarity.

Valerie Dufix and her team are the most experienced in helping companies

In these challenging times, companies that maintain access to capital are the ones destined to success over the long run. Valerie Dufix and her team are the most experienced in helping companies with even the most complex business and credit situations find the best loan options. Her network of over 60 lenders including banks and private lenders allow her to find the optimum loan structure and rates. I’ve been glad to refer her into multiple clients and could not recommend her more highly.

~ Andy Tomat • Managing Director at Four Pillars, Inc.

I sincerely appreciate Valerie for her selfless professionalism

Valerie Dufix is a knowledgeable, resourceful, high-energy, well-connected, and responsive business loan broker who is highly regarded among her peers and clients. She was able to readily introduce me to three of her vetted lending collaborators whose expertise fit my requirements perfectly. I sincerely appreciate Valerie for her selfless professionalism and for losing no time in meeting my needs even when she would not be directly rewarded. Valerie’s integrity and authenticity are above reproach.

~ Nelinia Varenas • Web Development, Breakthrough SEO Marketing

Candor, timeliness, and efficiency

As a great professional resource, Valerie has provided guidance and assistance to help resolve problems and formulate the best solution. We have appreciated her candor, timeliness, and efficiency in working with her in supporting our clients. Definitely exceeded our expectations.

~ Miklos Ringbauer • MBA, CPA, PMP

She offers incredible rates and the overall best packages

I would highly recommend working with Valerie. Not only is she professionally diligent in her work ethic and client service, she is such a fun, lighthearted and easy going person to talk to. She offers incredible rates and the overall best packages that suit your company and situation best. I would suggest having a conversation with Valerie as she is a very intelligent individual that can offer a lot of strategic advise, even outside of loans and funding. She is well connected in the business/professional community and can assist with getting you in front of the right person to meet your needs.

~ Heidi Ferguson • Business Development Manager at NOW CFO

Her clients LOVE her...

As is the case with many ACN members, I too would like to send a BIG Thank you for Valerie Dufix. She is such a professional and I love her passionate no-nonsense approach and diligence. I’d like to thank her for thinking of me when one of her clients needed a residential loan to purchase a $5MM home in the state of Washington. Since successfully closing that deal in early November 2020, Valerie has continued with additional introductions and referrals to other clients she’s working with. Her clients LOVE her and it definitely shows in how many different clients she works with. Thank you Valerie!!

~ Steve Lavaeddin • Bankers , City National Bank

Genuinely committed to the success of their clients

Valerie is a true professional, someone who goes above and beyond for her clients and business partners. In my 24 yrs of business experience, I have only met a handful of professionals in the financial industry who are genuinely committed to the success of their clients, and Valerie is one of them. If you are looking for a trusted partner during this pandemic and you are facing financial hardship, I highly recommend her

~ Sherly Chavez-Waterman • Connector, Influencer, Business Developer

Does a terrific job of getting the ball across the goal line

Valerie should be your ‘go to’ person when you require a business loan. She does a terrific job of getting the ball across the goal line and keeping you advised. Her communication skills and expertise are outstanding! She carefully reviews the options and then points you in the right direction. I strongly recommend Valerie as a resource!

~ Charles Schapira • Fractional CEO/COO | Debt & Equity Raises | Value Driven Change Agent | EBITDA Focused Executive

Always puts the needs of her clients first

Valerie has been a great resource to my clients and contacts as they look for funding options. Valerie always puts the needs of her clients first which allows for a great client experience. Her team has the experience to drive results.

~ Danny Yuen • Business Development Manager at Signature Analytics

Responsive and responsible, resourceful, intelligent, considerate, and ethical

Valerie is the consummate professional – she is responsive and responsible, resourceful, intelligent, considerate, and ethical. Valerie gets things done quickly. When I refer clients to her, I do so knowing that she will take excellent care of them.

~ Anita Rodal, MS • PPP Loans, Currency Exchange, Securities Based Loans, Unsecured Business Loans, Equipment Leasing, Pronunciation Coaching

My trusted “go-to” resource for all things commercial lending

Valerie, the SBA Queen, is my trusted “go-to” resource for all things commercial lending. She is always knowledgeable, resourceful, and committed to her clients. A true pro, she knows every available program and solution to meet her clients’ needs – a tremendous professional to keep close!

~ Jason M. Sabaugh, CFP®, CEPA® • Account Vice President – Wealth Management, USA | Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services, Inc.

Her prior banking experience and access to over 75 lenders and growing makes her my first call

Valerie and I have several mutual clients and she has worked hard to find alternative lending. Her prior banking experience and access to over 75 lenders and growing makes her my first call for business owner clients seeking financing.

~ David Hicok, ChFC • Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Her insight influences my decision-making

Valerie has been instrumental in providing my firm key business and governmental information… putting me in touch with the right people at the right time, who can assist me quickly. Her reputation, expertise, and investment in relationships were demonstrated by how committed and thorough each of her colleagues has been for me… Valerie is one of the most committed professionals to her clients and network that I know, and receives my highest recommendation.

~ Daniel Stover • Executive Coach, Founder & CEO at Ensight Partners

Innovative and creative and a pleasure to work with

Valerie is the type of person where the expression “promises made promises kept” is absolutely the case. When she says that she will be able to obtain a loan for her clients she means it and will accomplish her goals. She is innovative and creative and a pleasure to work with. I have known and worked with her on projects for years and I would highly recommend her to my business network.

~ Michael Goldman • Fractional CFO for Private Companies

Makes getting a business loan feel easy and uncomplicated

Valerie is a pleasure to work with. She is very Professional and makes getting a business loan feel easy and uncomplicated. I would highly recommend her!!!

~ Debra LaCoppola • Photoduo LLC

Has been an amazing advocate for our business

Valerie has been an amazing advocate for our business. She has gone well above and beyond.. She took our entire situation into consideration and laid out several options. She saved us thousands and became a friend as we worked through the process together as a team. Her extensive industry connections and lending resources make her a rare find… She gets 5 stars and we are very hard graders.

~ Richard Klein • 2017 SBA/LA Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year as ABS CEO

Helps businesses get unsecured cash credit lines and other types of financing with relative ease

The biggest challenge businesses often face is obtaining funding. Valerie’s loan programs are second to none. Valerie helps businesses get unsecured cash credit lines and other types of financing with relative ease. She is the consummate professional who makes it all look easy. I highly recommend Valerie!

~ Bradford Bach • Chief Technology Officer at President Container Group

Highly recommend

Valerie is very efficient and communicates promptly during the transaction process. I highly recommend Valerie.

~ Jeffrey Singer • Direct Lender & America’s Premier Mortgage Advisor

Daniel Cooper

I want to thank Valerie Dufix, Commercial Loan Broker. She always makes fantastic connections and introductions. She sent over a contact of hers recently who needed a contract reviewed as part of an LLC they were forming. We were able to help them out and they were amazing to work with. Thanks Valerie!

~ Daniel Cooper • Attorney , TLD Law

Anita Rodal

Many thanks to Valerie Dufix, a remarkable business-lending professional, for referring two potential clients to me for Securities Based Loans (lines of credit). It is always a pleasure to work with you, and I appreciate your trust in me.

~ Anita Rodal • International, Associated Foreign Exchange & SBPI Services, Inc.

Properties

Retail Space Refinance

Compton Ave,
Los Angeles, CA

$1.1 Million

Industrial Plant Refinance

San Fernando Rd W,
Los Angeles, CA

$2.3 Million

Manufacturing Facility

Science Dr,
Moorpark, CA

$11.5 Million

House Refinance

N Roxbury Dr,
Beverly Hills, CA

$6.2 Million

Construction Loan

N Fair Oaks Ave,
Pasadena, CA

$950k

Building Cash Refinance

Santa Monica Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA

$3.3 Million

6 Most Common Questions

Don't find the answer you are looking for? Check our extended FAQs!

Are you going to check my credit, if I apply for a loan through you?
We would run (or check) what is called a “soft inquiry” on your credit history (this doesn’t impact your credit rating) for a preliminary review for your file. We are extremely careful in protecting our clients’ credits so the only hard hit “inquiry” you’ll have, would be from the lender who will fund your loan so you could get your loan rates and terms.
What makes you different from my bank?
We offer many solutions from different banks (we have a portfolio of 189 lenders) so we aren’t limited to a single bank / single option. Not only we have discussions with multiple banks simultaneously to get you the best loan terms, but as your advocate, we’ll negotiate the rates down and assure they will close on time. For example, we find industry specialists from our lenders’ portfolio who know your specific industry, they will structure your loan in such way that will usually provide a larger loan and/or better terms.
I'm in the process of buying a building. What's the highest LTV you could offer?
Let me help you out.  Borrowers that open with the LTV (loan to value) question are often poor credit risks.  The listener is now going to add a greater “margin of safety” into their answer. It’s like walking up to a pilot and saying “How high will you let me jump from”?

Start from a different place; you should explain how variable is your revenue and profit.  Give us the numbers, not a description. Approaching it in this manner will help you get the highest LTV, not matter what your credit history has been in the past.

I would like to refinance my mortgage because the rate is high, what are the current rates?
The answer depends on your credit history, the land, machinery, any personal assets (jointly called “collateral”) that you have to offer as protection to the lender.  It’s not that different from dating; the best fit isn’t always obvious at the beginning. The best answer from any credible lender is (“It depends on you and your circumstances.  Let’s talk.”
Can I refinance my company's mortgage with you?
Yes we do help with refinancing commercial mortgages. We can handle mortgages as different as a 10 story building in the San Fernando Valley, a manufacturing plant site in San Bernardino to a biotech lab site in Thousand Oaks. Call us, so we can plug the details into our system to give you an answer.
We had a horrible 2020. Have you helped people like us get a loan?
Guess what? You have many options.  In fact, there are too many to go into here.  However, understanding how ugly your 2020 was is crucial to us helping you. This applies even if you lost 70% of your revenue then.  Again, specifics matter a lot so we’ll need to talk with you. Don’t lose hope.
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