SBA 504 Loans in Alabama
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SBA 504 Lenders in Alabama
15 lenders offering sba 504 loans to borrowers in Alabama.
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.
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.
Florida Business Development Corporation
Tampa, FL
Certified Development Company (CDC) and top SBA 504 lender in Florida. Provides long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets like land, buildings, and equipment through the SBA 504 loan program.
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.
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.
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.
United Community Bank
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.
First Horizon Bank
MEMPHIS, TN
Memphis-based regional bank offering SBA 7(a) loans, commercial real estate, equipment financing, and treasury management. One of the largest banks in the Southeast with a strong small business lending program.
PNC Bank, National Association
WILMINGTON, DE
One of the largest U.S. banks, offering SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, commercial real estate, equipment financing, lines of credit, and comprehensive treasury management. Full-service business banking across the eastern United States.
Regions Bank
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.
Truist Bank
Charlotte, NC
One of the top 10 U.S. banks formed by the BB&T and SunTrust merger. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, commercial real estate, equipment financing, lines of credit, and comprehensive business banking nationwide.
Valley National Bank
PASSAIC, NJ
New Jersey-based regional bank offering SBA 7(a) loans, commercial real estate, equipment financing, and business banking. Operates across New Jersey, New York, Florida, Alabama, and California.
Wells Fargo
San Francisco, CA
Top commercial real estate lender. CMBS, balance sheet, agency, and SBA lending across all property types.
Southern Development Council
Mountain Brook, AL
About SBA 504 Loans in Alabama
SBA 504 loans provide long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets like commercial real estate and heavy equipment. The loan is split between a bank (50%), a Certified Development Company (40%), and your down payment (10%), resulting in below-market rates on the CDC portion. In Alabama, 15 lenders currently offer SBA 504 financing with loan amounts from $125K to $17M and rates typically ranging from Below market (CDC portion ~5-6%).
Alabama Market Overview
Alabama has attracted major automotive plants from Honda, Hyundai, and Mercedes-Benz, creating industrial CRE demand in the Huntsville-Birmingham-Mobile corridor. The state's low cost of living and business-friendly tax environment continue to draw corporate relocations.
Alabama offers some of the lowest property tax rates in the nation, with commercial properties assessed at 20% of fair market value. The state's Foreign Trade Zones near the Port of Mobile provide significant advantages for industrial and warehouse properties. Opportunity Zone designations in Birmingham and Montgomery have spurred notable redevelopment activity in downtown commercial corridors.
Who Should Consider SBA 504 Loans?
- Owner-occupied commercial real estate
- Heavy equipment purchase
- Business expansion
- New construction
Key Requirements
- For-profit business
- Net worth under $15M
- Average net income under $5M (after taxes) for prior 2 years
- 51%+ owner occupancy
- Create or retain jobs (1 per $90,000 CDC)
Pros and Cons
Advantages
- ✓Only 10% down payment
- ✓Below-market fixed rate on CDC portion
- ✓Long terms (20-25 years for RE)
- ✓No balloon payments
Considerations
- •Must be owner-occupied (51%+ for existing, 60%+ for new construction)
- •Cannot be used for working capital
- •Longer closing timeline
- •Two closings (bank + CDC)
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