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Steve Ogus

Senior Vice President – Asset-Based Lending

  • First Business Specialty Finance, LLC
  • subsidiary of First Business Bank
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Steve Ogus

About Steve

With more than 30 years of asset-based lending expertise, Steve Ogus is an experienced leader in helping middle-market companies secure flexible financing solutions to manage growth, acquisitions, refinancing, and turnaround situations. Steve works with companies across diverse industries, from traditional manufacturing and distribution to technology and venture-backed enterprises, providing customized lending solutions that address complex financial needs and support strategic objectives. 

Steve holds a Master of Business Administration from Baruch College, City University of New York. He demonstrates his commitment to community service through his board membership with Solutions for Change, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness one family at a time. Based in San Diego County, Steve serves clients across the western United States. 

Put Your Deal On The List

Join your peers by adding your loan to the approved Asset-Based Lending deals list.

$8,000,000
Revolving Line of Credit
Equipment Term Loan
Equipment CapEx Loan
Healthy Snack Food Manufacturer
Wisconsin
$10,000,000
Revolving Line of Credit
Equipment Term Loan
Automotive Testing Services Company
Colorado
$12,000,000
Equipment Term Loan
Revolving Line of Credit
Equipment CapEx Loan
Oilfield Service Company
Texas
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