Commercial Mortgage in Tennessee
Browse 43 lenders offering commercial mortgage in Tennessee. Compare rates, requirements, and loan programs — then connect directly.
Commercial Mortgage Lenders in Tennessee
43 lenders offering commercial mortgage to borrowers in Tennessee.
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.
The Huntington National Bank
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.
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.
U.S. Bank, National Association
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.
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.
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.
Bank of Hope
LOS ANGELES, CA
One of the largest Korean-American banks in the U.S. and a top SBA 7(a) lender. Offers commercial real estate loans, SBA lending, trade finance, and full-service commercial banking with branches across major metro areas.
GBank
LAS VEGAS, NV
Fast-growing community bank based in Las Vegas and a top SBA preferred lender. Specializes in SBA 7(a) loans for hospitality, gas stations, convenience stores, and commercial real estate acquisition.
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.
First Internet Bank of Indiana
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.
First Bank of the Lake
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.
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.
Fifth Third Bank
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.
Byline Bank
CHICAGO, IL
Chicago-based bank and one of the top SBA 7(a) lenders in the Midwest. Provides SBA loans, commercial real estate financing, equipment loans, and government-guaranteed lending for small and mid-sized businesses.
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.
Pathward National Association
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Technology-forward financial institution and SBA preferred lender. Specializes in SBA 7(a) loans, warehouse lending, and commercial finance solutions. Known for serving underbanked markets and fintech partnerships.
Enterprise Bank & Trust
CLAYTON, MO
Midwest-based bank and top SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, conventional commercial lending, commercial real estate financing, and specialty lending for industries like healthcare and professional services.
Bank of America, National Association
Charlotte, NC
One of the largest banks in the world and an SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) loans, conventional business lending, commercial real estate, lines of credit, equipment financing, and comprehensive treasury management.
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.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
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.
About Commercial Mortgage in Tennessee
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 Tennessee, 43 lenders currently offer Commercial Mortgage financing with loan amounts from $250K to $50M and rates typically ranging from 6% - 8%.
Tennessee Market Overview
Tennessee's lack of state income tax on wages and its central location have fueled rapid corporate relocation and population growth, particularly in the Nashville metro. Nashville has become one of the fastest-growing CRE markets in the Southeast.
Tennessee has no state income tax on earned income, and commercial properties are assessed at 40% of appraised value, which combined with moderate millage rates keeps overall tax burdens manageable. Nashville's rapid growth has driven significant CRE development, but the city's infrastructure constraints, particularly transportation, are a key risk factor that investors should evaluate. Tennessee's non-judicial foreclosure by power of sale can be completed in as little as 22 days after notice, making it one of the fastest foreclosure processes in the country and providing strong protection for CRE lenders.
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
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