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Commercial Mortgage in Lexington, KY

Find lenders offering commercial mortgage in the Lexington, including Georgetown, Richmond, Nicholasville, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 18 lenders.

Lenders
18
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 Lexington

18 lenders offering commercial mortgage in the Lexington, KY area.

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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U.S. Bank, National Association

SBA

Cincinnati, OH

Fifth-largest commercial bank in the U.S. and a top SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, conventional commercial lending, commercial real estate, and a full suite of business banking products.

846 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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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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Brookline Bank, a Division of Beacon Bank and Trust

SBA

Brookline, MA

Community bank in the Boston metro area and SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) loans for business expansion, equipment, and commercial real estate, along with conventional commercial lending and treasury services.

49 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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JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

SBA

Columbus, OH

The largest bank in the U.S. and an SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) loans, conventional business lending, commercial real estate, lines of credit, and comprehensive financial services for businesses of all sizes.

278 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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Old National Bank

SBA

EVANSVILLE, IN

Midwest-based regional bank and SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) loans, conventional commercial lending, commercial real estate financing, treasury management, and wealth management for small and mid-sized businesses.

66 SBA loans
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Lendistry SBLC, LLC

SBA

Los Angeles, CA

CDFI and SBA community advantage lender focused on providing responsible lending to small businesses in underserved communities. Offers SBA 7(a) loans, microloans, and commercial real estate financing with a focus on minority and women-owned businesses.

$50K – $5M 229 SBA loans
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Lexington Commercial Real Estate Market

Lexington's commercial real estate market is shaped by the University of Kentucky — the city's largest employer with over 14,000 workers — and a burgeoning healthcare, technology, and equine industry base. The Nicholasville Road and Man o' War Boulevard corridors form the primary suburban retail and office zones, while the downtown Distillery District and West Sixth Street area have attracted adaptive reuse projects and boutique offices. Lexington's Urban Service Boundary, a growth management tool that restricts outward sprawl to protect surrounding horse farm land, creates tighter supply constraints than peer-sized cities and channels development intensity into existing corridors. The equine industry, centered on Keeneland and the surrounding thoroughbred farms, generates a unique hospitality and agri-business CRE niche.

Key Economic Drivers

  • University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare medical campus expansion
  • Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky plant in Georgetown (metro's largest manufacturer)
  • Lexington's Urban Service Boundary creating infill development pressure
  • Keeneland and thoroughbred industry driving equine-adjacent hospitality and agribusiness CRE

Market Insight

Lexington's Urban Service Boundary has not been significantly expanded since 1996, constraining greenfield commercial development and pushing cap rates lower for existing properties within the boundary — infill and redevelopment sites command premium pricing compared to similar-sized metros without growth controls.

Commercial Mortgage in Lexington, Kentucky

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 Lexington metro area, borrowers can access 18 lenders offering Commercial Mortgage financing, including Georgetown, Richmond, Nicholasville, 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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