SBA 504 Loans in Iowa
Browse 10 lenders offering sba 504 loans in Iowa. Compare rates, requirements, and loan programs — then connect directly.
SBA 504 Lenders in Iowa
10 lenders offering sba 504 loans to borrowers in Iowa.
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.
Byline Bank
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.
North Texas Certified Development Corporation
Plano, TX
Plano, Texas-based Certified Development Company providing SBA 504 loans to small businesses in North Texas. Offers long-term, fixed-rate financing for commercial real estate acquisition and construction.
Wells Fargo
San Francisco, CA
Top commercial real estate lender. CMBS, balance sheet, agency, and SBA lending across all property types.
CDC Small Business Finance Corp.
San Diego, CA
Dakota Business Finance
Sioux Falls, SD
Iowa Business Growth Company
Johnston, IA
About SBA 504 Loans in Iowa
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 Iowa, 10 lenders currently offer SBA 504 financing with loan amounts from $125K to $17M and rates typically ranging from Below market (CDC portion ~5-6%).
Iowa Market Overview
Iowa's economy is anchored by agriculture and insurance, with Des Moines serving as a major financial services center and home to Principal Financial Group and other industry leaders. The state has become a significant player in wind energy and data center development.
Iowa's property tax system assesses commercial property at 90% of market value with a rollback factor that effectively reduces the taxable amount, though effective rates remain above the national average. The state's abundant and affordable wind energy has attracted major data center investments from Google, Facebook, and Microsoft, creating specialized industrial CRE demand. Iowa's High Quality Jobs Program offers tax incentives for projects that create jobs paying at least 120% of the county or regional average wage, which can benefit owner-occupied commercial developments.
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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