SBA 504 Loans in Des Moines, IA
Find lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Des Moines, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, Ames, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 10 lenders.
Which SBA 504 lenders serve Des Moines?
10 lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Des Moines, IA area.
Iowa Business Growth Company
Local SBAJohnston, IA
Live Oak Banking Company
SBAWILMINGTON, 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
SBACOLUMBUS, 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
SBACincinnati, 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
SBABERKELEY 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
SBACHICAGO, 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
SBAPlano, 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.
SBASan Diego, CA
Dakota Business Finance
SBASioux Falls, SD
What does the Des Moines commercial real estate market look like?
Des Moines is the insurance capital of the U.S., hosting the headquarters or major operations of Principal Financial Group, Nationwide, EMC Insurance, and over 80 other insurance and financial services companies, which anchor the metro's office market. The Western Gateway and East Village neighborhoods downtown have attracted adaptive reuse and new mixed-use development, while the Jordan Creek corridor in West Des Moines has emerged as the primary suburban office and retail hub. The metro has become a significant data center market, with Microsoft and Meta operating large campuses in Altoona and West Des Moines. Industrial demand centers on the U.S. 65 and I-80/I-35 interchange corridors, which offer central U.S. distribution positioning.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Insurance and financial services headquarters cluster including Principal, Nationwide, and EMC
- ●Microsoft and Meta data center campuses in Altoona and West Des Moines
- ●Jordan Creek and Mills Civic Parkway suburban office and retail corridor
- ●I-80/I-35 interchange logistics and distribution operations
Market Insight
Iowa's High Quality Jobs Program offers significant tax incentives — including investment tax credits and sales tax refunds — for CRE projects that create jobs paying at least 120% of the county average wage, and Des Moines has been one of the most active metros for program utilization.
How do sba 504 loans work in Des Moines, 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 the Des Moines metro area, borrowers can access 10 lenders offering SBA 504 financing, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, Ames, 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
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)
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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