Commercial Lenders in New Jersey
Browse 179 lenders serving New Jersey across DSCR, SBA, bridge, construction, hard money, and more.
New Jersey Lenders by Loan Type
DSCR Loans
7.0% - 9.5% · 20-25% downSBA 7(a) Loans
Prime + 1.5% to 3.75% · 10-20% downSBA 504 Loans
Below market (CDC portion ~5-6%) · 10% downBridge Loans
8% - 12% · 20-30% downConstruction Loans
7% - 10% · 20-35% downCommercial Mortgage
6% - 8% · 20-30% downHard Money Loans
10% - 15% · 25-40% downCMBS Loans
5.5% - 8% · 25-35% downMezzanine Loans
10% - 18% · Reduces equity to 5-15% total downUSDA Business Loans
Variable or fixed, competitive · 10-20% downNon-QM Loans
6.5% - 10% · 10-25% downAll New Jersey Lenders
179 commercial lenders serving New Jersey.
Live Oak Banking Company
SBAWILMINGTON, 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
SBACOLUMBUS, 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
SBAMiami, 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
SBACincinnati, 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
SBASALT 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.
Harvest Small Business Finance, LLC
SBALaguna Hills, CA
Non-bank SBA preferred lender specializing in SBA 7(a) loans for commercial real estate acquisition and refinancing. Focuses on owner-occupied commercial properties with loans up to $5 million.
Readycap Lending, LLC
SBABERKELEY 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
SBALOS 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.
Wells Fargo Bank National Association
SBASioux 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
SBAFISHERS, 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
SBAOsage 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
SBADE 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
SBACINCINNATI, 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
SBACHICAGO, 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.
Port 51 Lending LLC
SBANew York, NY
Non-bank SBA preferred lender specializing in high-value SBA 7(a) loans for commercial real estate and business acquisitions. Focuses on larger SBA transactions with an average deal size well above industry norms.
TD Bank, National Association
SBAWILMINGTON, 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.
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
SBABUFFALO, NY
M&T Bank is a major regional bank and one of the top SBA lenders by loan count in the Northeast. Offers SBA 7(a), Express, and 504 loans alongside a full range of commercial banking, commercial real estate, and small business products.
Brookline Bank, a Division of Beacon Bank and Trust
SBABrookline, 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
SBASIOUX 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.
Bank of America, National Association
SBACharlotte, 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
SBATUPELO, 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
SBAColumbus, 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.
Citizens Bank
SBAELIZABETHTON, 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.
Commonwealth Business Bank
SBALOS ANGELES, CA
Community bank serving the Korean-American and diverse business communities in Southern California. A top SBA 7(a) lender specializing in commercial real estate, trade finance, and business acquisition loans.
CenTrust Bank, A Division of SmartBiz Bank National Associat
SBANorthbrook, IL
Technology-driven SBA lender operating through the SmartBiz platform. Offers streamlined SBA 7(a) loans with a fast online application process, serving small businesses nationwide with loans for working capital, debt refinancing, and commercial real estate.
KeyBank National Association
SBACLEVELAND, OH
Major regional bank and SBA preferred lender with nationwide commercial banking operations. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, conventional business lending, commercial real estate, equipment finance, and capital markets services.
Hanmi Bank
SBALOS ANGELES, CA
Community bank primarily serving Korean-American and multi-ethnic communities across the U.S. A top SBA 7(a) lender offering commercial real estate loans, SBA lending, trade finance, and full-service business banking.
Empire State Certified Development Corporation
SBALatham, NY
New York-based Certified Development Company (CDC) specializing in SBA 504 loans. Provides long-term, fixed-rate financing for commercial real estate and heavy equipment acquisition for small businesses in New York.
Metro City Bank
SBADORAVILLE, GA
Community bank headquartered in the Atlanta metro area, serving diverse business communities nationwide. A top SBA 7(a) lender specializing in commercial real estate, hospitality, and gas station financing.
Bankwell Bank
SBANew 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.
Commercial Lending in New Jersey
New Jersey's location between New York and Philadelphia, combined with a dense transportation network, makes it a premier logistics and pharmaceutical hub. The state has more scientists and engineers per square mile than any other state.
New Jersey has the highest commercial property tax rates in the nation, with effective rates often exceeding 3% of market value, making tax analysis and appeals critical components of CRE investment strategy. The state's Realty Transfer Fee of approximately 1% on commercial sales (with an additional 1% mansion tax on properties over $1 million) adds significant transaction costs. New Jersey's strong environmental regulations, including the Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA), require environmental assessments and remediation before transferring commercial and industrial properties, which can delay transactions but ultimately protects buyer value.
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