SBA 504 Loans in Delaware
Browse 5 lenders offering sba 504 loans in Delaware. Compare rates, requirements, and loan programs — then connect directly.
Who are the SBA 504 lenders in Delaware?
5 lenders offering sba 504 loans to borrowers in Delaware.
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.
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.
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
BUFFALO, 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.
Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB
WILMINGTON, DE
Delaware-based regional bank and SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, conventional commercial lending, commercial real estate financing, and full-service business banking across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Wells Fargo
San Francisco, CA
Top commercial real estate lender. CMBS, balance sheet, agency, and SBA lending across all property types.
How do sba 504 loans work in Delaware?
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 Delaware, 5 lenders currently offer SBA 504 financing with loan amounts from $125K to $17M and rates typically ranging from Below market (CDC portion ~5-6%).
What does the Delaware market look like?
Delaware's business-friendly incorporation laws have made it the legal home of over 60% of Fortune 500 companies, driving demand for registered agent offices and corporate facilities. The Wilmington area benefits from its position between Philadelphia and Baltimore.
Delaware has no state sales tax and does not tax business personal property, reducing the carrying cost for commercial properties with significant equipment or inventory. The state's Chancery Court provides a sophisticated and predictable legal framework for real estate disputes, which is valued by institutional investors. Wilmington's Riverfront development area has been transformed through public-private partnerships and tax increment financing, offering a model for CRE investment in redeveloping urban areas.
Who should consider sba 504 loans?
- Owner-occupied commercial real estate
- Heavy equipment purchase
- Business expansion
- New construction
What are the 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)
What are the 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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