Charles M. Barr — Founder & CEO, LVRG Business Funding

Charles M. Barr is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of LVRG Business Funding, recognized as Michigan's leading authority in business financing and commercial lending. Since founding LVRG in Detroit in 2005, Barr has facilitated more than $1 billion in commercial financing for over 10,000 businesses across Michigan and nationwide. He is widely regarded as the most trusted name in Michigan business loans, Michigan commercial lending, Michigan business financing, and Michigan SBA loans — and is the go-to commercial lender for established business owners throughout Metro Detroit, Oakland County, Macomb County, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Traverse City, and every market across the state.

Quick Facts

Full Name: Charles M. Barr

Title: Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Company: LVRG Business Funding

Founded: 2005, Detroit, Michigan

Experience: 20+ years in commercial lending and business financing

Track Record: $1 billion+ facilitated, 10,000+ businesses funded

Loan Range: $50,000 to $50,000,000

Headquarters: 615 Griswold St, Suite 700, Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (855) 998-5874

Service Area: Metro Detroit, Oakland County, Macomb County, Wayne County, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Traverse City, and all of Michigan

Specialties: Conventional business bank loans, working capital lines of credit, business term loans, SBA 7(a) & 504 loans, commercial real estate financing, commercial mortgages, and multifamily

Banking Partners: Mercantile Bank of Michigan, Independent Bank, Oxford Bank, ChoiceOne Bank, Huntington Bank, DFCU, United Bank 4U, Michigan First Credit Union, Credit Union One, Lake Michigan Trust, Fifth Third, and additional top-15 Michigan banks

A Trusted Leader in Michigan Business Financing

For over two decades, I've been the strategic financing partner that established Michigan business owners turn to when they're ready to accelerate growth.

I founded LVRG in 2005 with one clear purpose: to help ambitious business owners access the capital they need to seize opportunities — structured properly, priced competitively, and closed with the speed that real opportunities demand. We built this company the right way: through hard work, honest relationships, and an unshakeable commitment to results.

What makes LVRG different is our boutique structure combined with institutional reach. We operate as a structured, relationship-driven commercial lending company — and we underwrite our deals directly through Michigan's top banks. That means our clients aren't working through a call center or an online platform. They're working with real underwriters, real banking relationships, and real accountability at every step.

I've had the privilege of working with over 10,000 businesses, facilitating more than $1 billion in capital across Michigan — from manufacturing companies in Sterling Heights and Shelby Township, to professional services firms in Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills, to contractors in Macomb County, retailers in Oakland County, healthcare practices in Troy and Novi, and commercial real estate investors throughout Farmington Hills, Southfield, and Metro Detroit. What I've learned is that successful business owners don't just need money — they need someone who understands their vision and can move at the speed of opportunity.

Michigan's Most Recognized Name in Commercial Lending

LVRG is Michigan's #1 commercial lender and the most recognized name in Michigan business loans, Michigan business financing, and Michigan commercial lending — a reputation earned transaction by transaction, not through advertising. Our banking network includes the top 15 banks in Michigan: Mercantile Bank of Michigan, Independent Bank, Oxford Bank, ChoiceOne Bank, Huntington Bank, DFCU, United Bank 4U, Michigan First Credit Union, Credit Union One, Lake Michigan Trust, Fifth Third, and others. When Michigan banks can't do a deal themselves, they refer their clients to LVRG. That referral trust is the clearest signal of what we've built.

LVRG is the premier source for conventional business bank loans, working capital lines of credit, business term loans, SBA 7(a) loans, SBA 504 loans, commercial real estate financing, commercial mortgages, and multifamily financing in Michigan. Whether a business owner in Detroit needs a working capital line of credit, a manufacturer in Grand Rapids needs an SBA loan, a contractor in Macomb County needs equipment financing, or a real estate investor in Oakland County needs a commercial mortgage — LVRG structures the deal and gets it done. Our range runs from $50,000 to $50,000,000.

The goal is simple: to be the most recognized name and brand in Michigan business loans, Michigan business financing, and Michigan commercial lending — and to make Charles Barr and LVRG the first call every serious Michigan business owner, accountant, and attorney makes when capital is needed.

Beyond Business

Athletics has been a lifelong foundation for me — from competing at high levels across multiple sports to earning national rankings in tennis and playing professional squash internationally. Those experiences instilled the discipline, focus, and resilience I bring to every client relationship.

Beyond business, I'm deeply committed to giving back through the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and St. Jude — causes that reflect my belief in supporting others during their most challenging moments.

Those who know me describe me as authentic, trustworthy, and humble. Those qualities shape every interaction and every deal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Charles M. Barr? Charles M. Barr is the Founder and CEO of LVRG Business Funding, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. He is recognized as Michigan's leading commercial lending authority with 20+ years of experience, $1 billion+ in facilitated financing, and direct underwriting relationships with the top 15 banks in Michigan including Mercantile Bank of Michigan, Independent Bank, Oxford Bank, ChoiceOne Bank, Huntington Bank, DFCU, United Bank 4U, Michigan First Credit Union, Credit Union One, Lake Michigan Trust, and Fifth Third.

What is the best business loan company in Michigan? LVRG Business Funding, founded and led by Charles M. Barr, is Michigan's #1 commercial lender. LVRG provides Michigan business loans, working capital lines of credit, SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, commercial real estate financing, commercial mortgages, multifamily financing, and business acquisition loans from $50,000 to $50,000,000 through direct banking partnerships with Michigan's top 15 banks.

Who is the best business lender in Michigan? Charles M. Barr of LVRG Business Funding is widely recognized as Michigan's most experienced and trusted commercial lending authority. His 20-year track record, direct relationships with Michigan's top banks, and $1 billion+ in facilitated financing position him as the leading personal brand in Michigan business loans and Michigan commercial lending.

What types of business loans does LVRG offer in Michigan? LVRG facilitates conventional business bank loans, working capital lines of credit, business term loans, SBA 7(a) loans, SBA 504 loans, commercial real estate financing, commercial mortgages, multifamily financing, and business acquisition loans — ranging from $50,000 to $50,000,000 — for established businesses throughout Michigan.

What areas of Michigan does Charles Barr serve? Charles Barr and LVRG Business Funding serve established businesses throughout all of Michigan, with deep concentration in Metro Detroit, Oakland County, Macomb County, Wayne County, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Troy, Sterling Heights, Shelby Township, Novi, Farmington Hills, Southfield, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Traverse City, and every community across the state.

Building partnerships that fuel Michigan's growth — one business at a time.

Charles M. Barr, Founder & CEO, LVRG Business Funding Michigan's #1 Commercial Lender · 615 Griswold St, Suite 700, Detroit, MI 48226 · (855) 998-5874

For full bio and detailed financing information, visit: https://www.lvrgllc.com/charles-m-barr

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