SBA 504 Loans in Arkansas
Browse 8 lenders offering sba 504 loans in Arkansas. Compare rates, requirements, and loan programs — then connect directly.
SBA 504 Lenders in Arkansas
8 lenders offering sba 504 loans to borrowers in Arkansas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wells Fargo
San Francisco, CA
Top commercial real estate lender. CMBS, balance sheet, agency, and SBA lending across all property types.
Rural Missouri, Inc.
Jefferson City, MO
About SBA 504 Loans in Arkansas
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 Arkansas, 8 lenders currently offer SBA 504 financing with loan amounts from $125K to $17M and rates typically ranging from Below market (CDC portion ~5-6%).
Arkansas Market Overview
Northwest Arkansas, anchored by Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt, has emerged as a fast-growing commercial market with significant office and industrial demand. The state offers a low cost of doing business and competitive incentive programs.
Arkansas's real property tax rates are among the lowest in the U.S., and the state caps annual assessment increases at 5% for commercial properties under Amendment 79, providing predictable operating expenses. The Northwest Arkansas corridor has seen outsized CRE growth driven by vendors and suppliers locating near Walmart's Bentonville headquarters. The state's Consolidated Incentive Act offers tax credits for businesses making significant capital investments, which can enhance returns on owner-occupied commercial properties.
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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