Mike,
Thanks for your post. The lender we have used in the past has "temporarily" stopped accepting loan applications. Seems more loan requests than money to be loaned out. Hopefully that line of credit will open again shortly.
The loan our lender provided was an unsecured personal loan. Most banks will provide this type of loan. If you have a good relationship with your bank, you may want to try this option directly through your bank. Equity lines are also a great option if available. Good luck and I hope this helps.