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SBA 504 Loans in South Bend, IN

Find lenders offering sba 504 loans in the South Bend, including Mishawaka, Elkhart, Granger, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 20 lenders.

Lenders
20
Typical Rate
Below market (CDC portion ~5-6%)
Down Payment
10%
Term
10-25 years
Closing Time
45-90 days

SBA 504 Lenders Serving South Bend

20 lenders offering sba 504 loans in the South Bend, IN area.

Indiana Statewide Certified Development Corporation

Local SBA

Indianapolis, IN

9 SBA loans
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Premier Capital Corporation

Local SBA

Indianapolis, IN

7 SBA loans
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Regional Development Company

Local SBA

Valparaiso, IN

4 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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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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KeyBank National Association

SBA

CLEVELAND, 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.

150 SBA loans
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Small Business Growth Corporation

SBA

Springfield, IL

Illinois-based Certified Development Company (CDC) specializing in SBA 504 loans. Helps small businesses acquire commercial real estate and major equipment with long-term, below-market fixed-rate financing.

47 SBA loans
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South Bend Commercial Real Estate Market

South Bend's commercial real estate market is anchored by the University of Notre Dame, whose endowment-driven spending and research activities generate demand for office, retail, and hospitality properties, particularly along the Angela Boulevard and Eddy Street Commons corridors. The city's downtown has experienced a revitalization with the completion of the Studebaker Building redevelopment and investments in the Renaissance District. The Elkhart-Goshen corridor to the east is the RV manufacturing capital of the world, with Thor Industries, Forest River, and Jayco driving specialized industrial demand. South Bend's relative affordability and Notre Dame's presence create an unusual combination of institutional stability and low entry costs for CRE investors.

Key Economic Drivers

  • University of Notre Dame institutional spending and Innovation Park tenancy
  • Elkhart-Goshen RV manufacturing corridor (Thor Industries, Forest River, Jayco)
  • Downtown Renaissance District and Studebaker Building adaptive reuse
  • Beacon Health System medical campus expansion

Market Insight

The Elkhart-Goshen corridor produces roughly 80% of all recreational vehicles manufactured in the U.S., creating a highly specialized industrial CRE market where demand and vacancy track closely with consumer confidence and interest rate cycles.

SBA 504 Loans in South Bend, Indiana

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 the South Bend metro area, borrowers can access 20 lenders offering SBA 504 financing, including Mishawaka, Elkhart, Granger, and surrounding areas. Loan amounts typically range from $125K to $17M with rates from Below market (CDC portion ~5-6%).

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)

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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