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Commercial Mortgage in Birmingham, AL

Find lenders offering commercial mortgage in the Birmingham, including Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Bessemer, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 25 lenders.

Lenders
25
Typical Rate
6% - 8%
Down Payment
20-30%
Term
5-30 years (often 5-10 year terms with 25-30 year amortization)
Closing Time
30-60 days

Commercial Mortgage Lenders Serving Birmingham

25 lenders offering commercial mortgage in the Birmingham, AL area.

Regions Bank

Local SBA

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Birmingham, Alabama-based regional bank offering SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, commercial real estate, equipment financing, and business lines of credit. Major lender across 15 southern and midwestern states.

36 SBA loans
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Live Oak Banking Company

SBA

WILMINGTON, NC

One of the nation's top SBA 7(a) lenders, specializing in lending to small businesses across healthcare, veterinary, beverage, self-storage, and other industries. Offers SBA loans, USDA loans, conventional business loans, and commercial real estate financing.

628 SBA loans
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The Huntington National Bank

SBA

COLUMBUS, OH

Major regional bank and consistently one of the top SBA lenders in the country by number of loans. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans alongside conventional business lending, commercial real estate, and treasury management services.

1337 SBA loans
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Newtek Bank, National Association

SBA

Miami, FL

Technology-driven SBA preferred lender providing 7(a) loans to small and medium-sized businesses nationwide. Part of Newtek Business Services Corp, offering integrated business solutions including lending, payments, and technology services.

1039 SBA loans
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Celtic Bank Corporation

SBA

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Industrial bank and top SBA preferred lender headquartered in Salt Lake City. Specializes in SBA 7(a) lending for business acquisitions, partner buyouts, commercial real estate, and working capital. Also offers USDA business loans.

442 SBA loans
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Readycap Lending, LLC

SBA

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ

Non-bank SBA preferred lender offering SBA 7(a) and 504 loans nationwide. Specializes in commercial real estate, business acquisition, and expansion financing for small businesses. Known for fast closings and flexible underwriting.

563 SBA loans
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Wells Fargo Bank National Association

SBA

Sioux Falls, SD

One of the largest banks in the U.S. and a major SBA preferred lender. Offers the full range of SBA programs including 7(a) and 504 loans, alongside conventional commercial lending, commercial real estate, and equipment financing.

220 SBA loans
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First Internet Bank of Indiana

SBA

FISHERS, IN

Nation's first state-chartered, FDIC-insured internet bank and a top SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) loans, conventional commercial lending, franchise financing, and healthcare practice loans nationwide.

106 SBA loans
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First Bank of the Lake

SBA

Osage Beach, MO

Community bank based at the Lake of the Ozarks and a top SBA 7(a) preferred lender. Specializes in SBA lending for business acquisitions, commercial real estate, and partner buyouts. Known for lending to franchises and hospitality businesses.

191 SBA loans
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United Midwest Savings Bank National Association

SBA

DE GRAFF, OH

Community bank and SBA preferred lender based in Ohio. Specializes in SBA 7(a) loans for small businesses, including business acquisitions, commercial real estate, and working capital financing.

302 SBA loans
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Fifth Third Bank

SBA

CINCINNATI, OH

Major regional bank and SBA preferred lender with operations across the Midwest and Southeast. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, conventional commercial lending, equipment financing, and commercial real estate loans.

117 SBA loans
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Cadence Bank

SBA

TUPELO, MS

Regional bank serving the Southeast and Texas, and an active SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, commercial real estate lending, equipment financing, and full-service business banking.

132 SBA loans
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Citizens Bank

SBA

ELIZABETHTON, TN

Regional bank based in Tennessee and an SBA preferred lender. Provides SBA 7(a) loans, conventional commercial lending, and business banking services to small and medium-sized businesses in the Southeast.

88 SBA loans
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United Community Bank

SBA

Greenville, SC

Regional bank serving the Southeast and an SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, conventional commercial lending, commercial real estate, equipment financing, and comprehensive business banking.

36 SBA loans
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Climate First Bank

SBA

St. Petersburg, FL

Mission-driven community bank focused on sustainability and an SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) loans, solar and clean energy financing, commercial real estate lending, and conventional business loans with a focus on environmentally beneficial projects.

45 SBA loans
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Birmingham Commercial Real Estate Market

Birmingham is Alabama's largest metro and its financial and medical center, with UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham) Health System serving as the region's largest employer and driving significant medical office and research facility demand. The city's commercial core along the I-65/I-20 interchange includes the revitalized downtown district, the Lakeview entertainment area, and the expanding Parkside neighborhood. The Hoover and Vestavia Hills submarkets along U.S. 280 attract suburban office and retail tenants seeking access to affluent residential communities. Industrial activity concentrates along the I-20/59 corridor toward Bessemer, where logistics and distribution operations benefit from Birmingham's status as a major southeastern rail and trucking crossroads.

Key Economic Drivers

  • UAB Health System, the state's largest employer with over 23,000 workers
  • Regions Financial Corporation and BBVA USA banking headquarters operations
  • Southern Research Institute and Innovation Depot technology incubator
  • Honda, Mercedes-Benz, and automotive supplier plants in the surrounding region

Market Insight

Alabama assesses commercial property at only 20% of fair market value, giving Birmingham one of the lowest effective commercial property tax burdens in the Southeast and making it attractive for yield-focused CRE investors.

Commercial Mortgage in Birmingham, Alabama

Conventional commercial mortgages provide long-term financing for stabilized, income-producing commercial properties. Offered by banks, credit unions, and institutional lenders with competitive rates for qualified borrowers and properties. In the Birmingham metro area, borrowers can access 25 lenders offering Commercial Mortgage financing, including Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Bessemer, and surrounding areas. Loan amounts typically range from $250K to $50M with rates from 6% - 8%.

Who Should Consider Commercial Mortgage?

  • Stabilized income properties
  • Long-term holds
  • Refinancing
  • Experienced investors

Key Requirements

  • Stabilized property with income history
  • DSCR ≥ 1.20-1.25
  • LTV ≤ 75-80%
  • Borrower experience and liquidity

Advantages

  • Lower rates than bridge/hard money
  • Longer terms
  • Predictable payments
  • Build equity over time

Considerations

  • Stricter underwriting
  • Longer closing timeline
  • Prepayment penalties
  • Recourse may be required

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