What is a Certified Development Company (CDC)?

CDCs are SBA-certified nonprofit organizations that partner with banks to provide the 504 loan. They handle the SBA-backed 40% portion of the financing.

Can I use SBA 504 for a rental property?

No. SBA 504 requires 51%+ owner occupancy for existing buildings. It's designed for businesses that will operate from the property.

How is the SBA 504 loan structured?

50% from a bank or lender (first lien), 40% from a CDC backed by SBA (second lien), and 10% from the borrower as down payment.

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SBA 504 Loans in Miami, FL

Find lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Miami, including Fort Lauderdale, Coral Gables, Hialeah, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 26 lenders.

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Lenders

Typical Rate

Below market (CDC portion ~5-6%)

Down Payment

10%

Term

10-25 years

Closing Time

45-90 days

SBA 504 Lenders Serving Miami

26 lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Miami, FL area.

Florida Business Development Corporation

Local SBA

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.

104 SBA loans

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Florida First Capital Finance Corporation, Inc.

Local SBA

Tallahassee, FL

2 SBA loans

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Live Oak Banking Company

SBA

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.

628 SBA loans

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The Huntington National Bank

SBA

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.

1337 SBA loans

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U.S. Bank, National Association

SBA

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.

846 SBA loans

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Readycap Lending, LLC

SBA

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.

563 SBA loans

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Bank of Hope

SBA

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.

134 SBA loans

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Wells Fargo Bank National Association

SBA

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.

220 SBA loans

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Fifth Third Bank

SBA

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.

117 SBA loans

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Byline Bank

SBA

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.

107 SBA loans

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Enterprise Bank & Trust

SBA

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.

63 SBA loans

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Cadence Bank

SBA

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.

132 SBA loans

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Zions Bank, A Division of

SBA

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Major Western U.S. bank and SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, conventional commercial lending, commercial real estate, equipment financing, and agricultural lending across the Mountain West.

256 SBA loans

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United Community Bank

SBA

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.

36 SBA loans

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First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company

SBA

RALEIGH, NC

One of the largest family-controlled banks in the U.S., headquartered in Raleigh, NC. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, commercial real estate, equipment financing, and lines of credit for businesses nationwide.

44 SBA loans

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Miami Commercial Real Estate Market

Miami's commercial real estate market is driven by its status as the gateway to Latin America, with the Brickell Financial District serving as the densest concentration of banking and finance offices in the Southeast. Submarkets like Wynwood and the Design District have transformed from warehouse zones into high-rent retail and creative office corridors, while Doral and the Airport West area dominate industrial and logistics activity tied to Miami International Airport. South Florida has attracted a wave of financial firms and hedge funds relocating from New York, pushing Class A office rents in Brickell to among the highest in the Sun Belt. The multifamily and condo market remains robust, fueled by international capital flows and persistent domestic migration from the Northeast.

Key Economic Drivers

●Latin American trade and banking corridor anchored by Brickell Financial District
●Miami International Airport cargo operations driving Doral and Airport West industrial demand
●Financial firm and hedge fund relocations from New York and Connecticut
●International buyer capital flowing into Wynwood, Edgewater, and Design District mixed-use projects

Market Insight

Miami-Dade County's commercial property values are reassessed annually at full market value with no cap on increases, and the county's combined millage rate makes wind and flood insurance costs a critical factor — coastal properties can see insurance expenses consume 10% or more of gross rental income.