Small business lender Lendistry has received a $100-million credit facility from East West Bank. The credit, which includes a $100-million accordion feature allowing for additional borrowing capacity, will go to Lendistry’s Airport Concessions Program (ACP). The ACP supports small businesses operating in airports across the country. Since Lendistry launched the ACP in 2019, it has deployed $98 million to airport businesses in 16 states.The transaction builds on East West Bank’s $75-million credit facility provided in 2025 to support Lendistry’s SBA 7(a) lending platform.
“Airport concession businesses are historically undercapitalized due to their unique business structures and complex financing needs,” says Everett K. Sands, CEO of Lendistry. “We took the time to learn, then built ACP with the right team and technology to provide the capital they need. We’re grateful to East West Bank for their support and excited to keep working with them to change the game for small business owners and their communities.”
“East West Bank and Lendistry share a commitment to expanding economic opportunity for small businesses,” said Andrew Stein, East West Bank’s executive vice president and head of commercial banking and specialty finance for the Eastern region. “We’re pleased to support Lendistry’s Airport Concessions Program following the success of our SBA 7(a) financing relationship. As Lendistry continues to grow, East West Bank is proud to serve as its financial bridge, providing comprehensive banking solutions to support its long-term growth and the entrepreneurs it serves.”
