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Commercial Mortgage in Rhode Island

Browse 12 lenders offering commercial mortgage in Rhode Island. Compare rates, requirements, and loan programs — then connect directly.

RI Lenders
12
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 in Rhode Island

12 lenders offering commercial mortgage to borrowers in Rhode Island.

Live Oak Banking Company

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 SBA Verified
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Newtek Bank, National Association

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 SBA Verified
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Celtic Bank Corporation

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 SBA Verified
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Readycap Lending, LLC

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 SBA Verified
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Wells Fargo Bank National Association

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 SBA Verified
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United Midwest Savings Bank National Association

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 SBA Verified
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TD Bank, National Association

WILMINGTON, DE

One of the 10 largest banks in the U.S. and a major SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) and Express loans, conventional business lending, commercial real estate, and treasury management services across the eastern U.S.

618 SBA loans SBA Verified
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Brookline Bank, a Division of Beacon Bank and Trust

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 SBA Verified
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Cadence Bank

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 SBA Verified
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Bankwell Bank

New Canaan, CT

Connecticut-based community bank and SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) loans, conventional commercial lending, commercial real estate financing, and business banking services in the New England region.

34 SBA loans SBA Verified
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Shoreham Bank

Warwick, RI

Rhode Island-based community bank and SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) loans for business acquisitions and commercial real estate, with a focus on hospitality and franchise financing in the Northeast.

27 SBA loans SBA Verified
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Webster Bank National Association

WATERBURY, CT

Connecticut-based regional bank offering SBA 7(a) loans, commercial real estate, equipment financing, and business banking. Serves businesses across the northeastern United States with full-service commercial banking.

38 SBA loans SBA Verified
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About Commercial Mortgage in Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island, 12 lenders currently offer Commercial Mortgage financing with loan amounts from $250K to $50M and rates typically ranging from 6% - 8%.

Rhode Island Market Overview

Rhode Island's compact geography and position between Boston and New York create a niche CRE market. The state has invested in revitalizing Providence and leveraging its naval heritage in Newport for defense-related commercial activity.

Rhode Island's Rebuild Rhode Island Tax Credit program offers up to 30% of development costs as a transferable tax credit for qualifying commercial projects, making it one of the more generous state development incentive programs. The state's historic preservation tax credits, combined with federal credits, can cover up to 45% of qualified rehabilitation costs, which has driven significant adaptive reuse of mills and historic commercial buildings. Rhode Island's small geographic footprint means that commercial property markets can shift quickly with even modest changes in demand, requiring close attention to local absorption trends.

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

Pros and Cons

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

Commercial Mortgage FAQ

What's the difference between a commercial mortgage and a residential mortgage?
Commercial mortgages are for income-producing properties (5+ units, office, retail, etc.). They're underwritten primarily on the property's income, not the borrower's personal income. Terms are typically shorter with balloon payments.

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