Republic Business Credit was founded by entrepreneurs and has grown into a nationally recognized commercial finance company that now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Renasant Bank “RNST”. Republic provides asset-based lending, factoring and e-commerce lending to entrepreneurial and private equity owned business across the country. Our experienced and award winning team will understand your unique needs and empower you to achieve your goals.
Our History
RBC has established itself as an industry-leading commercial finance platform, focused on providing efficient working capital solutions to clients while growing the business to $120 million in NFE
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2011
RBC’s Story begins with its founding in New Orleans by its CEO & founder, Stewart Chesters.
2012
RBC launches offices in Houston & Chicago.
2013
Successfully completed two portfolio acquisitions.
2015
Awarded Emerging Growth Company Award by the Louisiana Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth.
2016
Surpasses more than 100 active clients.
2016
RBC Appoints Robert Meyers as its President, Managing Member and is awarded Top 40 Under 40 by the Secured Finance Network.
2019
Awarded Small Deal “Turnaround of the Year” by Turnaround Management Association for an oilfield service company.
2019
RBC acquires Continental Business Credit, adding more than 70 clients in California and expanding Asset Based Lending.
2019
Matthew Begley is appointed Chief Operating Officer and board member.
2020
RBC expands Traditional (Non-Recourse) Factoring Product with additional hires in Los Angeles, California.
2021
RBC launches its E-commerce Asset Based Loan Product.
2022
RBC adds legal department at New Orleans headquarters.
2023
RBC becomes wholly owned subsidiary of Renasant Bank “RNST”
2024
RBC expands into the Southeast with new office in Atlanta and launches its own Field Exam Group.
2024
RBC Awarded Best Company to work for by the Secured Finance Network and ABF Journal.
2025
Robert Meyers is elected President of the Secured Finance Network for a one year term as its youngest President in 80 years.
Awards & Accolades
Our company's achievements and contributions within the secured finance industry are also regularly acknowledged through prestigious industry awards.