DBE Loans

A Warren's News & Gift Company

Financing Solutions for ACDBEs

About DBE Loans

A Minority-Led, Boutique Lender

DBE Loans provides financing solutions to Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) operators across the United States. Founded by Marques Warren, DBE Loans exists to address the structural financing challenges faced by minority airport concessionaires — businesses that have historically been underserved by traditional lending institutions.

The ACDBE program exists to assist minorities in combating historical discrimination in the awarding of concessions contracts by airports that receive federal funding through the Department of Transportation. As a second-generation ACDBE, Marques Warren understands firsthand the structural difficulties faced in financing these projects for minority tenants.

Our Approach

What Makes DBE Loans Different?

Traditional business lending institutions fail to grasp the nature of ACDBE concessions tenancies, due to their short-term nature and inability to utilize the concession itself as collateral. DBE Loans offers a personalized response, quick turnaround, confidentiality, and the ability to retain 100% of your equity.

Variable-rate interest and revenue-based finance options
Loan terms up to 6 years
Financing from $500,000 to $5,000,000
Maximum 90% LTV
Some loan products may not require a Personal Guarantee
Loan proceeds usable for: new construction, mid-term refurbishments, working capital, partner buyouts
Express decisions for JV partnerships with Hudson Group, Paradies-Lagardère, HMSHost, Delaware North, and SSP

Sectors Served

Areas of Focus

News & Gift / Travel Convenience

Specialty Retail

Food & Beverage

Our Team

Leadership

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Marques Warren
Founder & CEO

B.S. Economics, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. 22+ years concessions management. Airport Minority Advisory Council, Regional Director. President & CEO, Warren's News & Gift, Inc.

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Jonathan Copley
Chief Financial Officer

Management Sciences, University of Manchester. Licensed CPA. Chartered Accountant (U.K.). Founding Partner, Arthur Andersen Business Consulting. Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting and Business Valuation Group.

Media

In the News

Airport Revenue News

"Raising Cash: ACDBE Financing Options"

June 2017

DBE Loans and its financing solutions for ACDBE concessionaires featured in Airport Revenue News alongside other emerging lenders in the airport concessions space.

Get In Touch

Ready to Explore Financing?

DBE Loans offers personalized, confidential financing solutions designed specifically for ACDBE airport concessionaires. Reach out to start the conversation.

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DBE Loans LLC is an ACDBE-led firm. Nothing on this page represents a loan offer or loan commitment.
Address 1813 7th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98102
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