SBA 504 Loans in Shreveport, LA
Find lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Shreveport, including Bossier City, Minden, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 9 lenders.
SBA 504 Lenders Serving Shreveport
9 lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Shreveport, LA area.
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.
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.
Cadence Bank
SBATUPELO, 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.
Capital One, National Association
SBAMCLEAN, VA
One of the nation's largest banks, offering SBA 7(a) loans, commercial real estate, lines of credit, and treasury management. Provides full-service business banking with digital-first convenience for small and mid-sized businesses.
First Horizon Bank
SBAMEMPHIS, TN
Memphis-based regional bank offering SBA 7(a) loans, commercial real estate, equipment financing, and treasury management. One of the largest banks in the Southeast with a strong small business lending program.
PNC Bank, National Association
SBAWILMINGTON, DE
One of the largest U.S. banks, offering SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, commercial real estate, equipment financing, lines of credit, and comprehensive treasury management. Full-service business banking across the eastern United States.
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
Shreveport Commercial Real Estate Market
Shreveport's commercial real estate market reflects a mid-sized city undergoing economic transition away from oil and gas dependency toward healthcare, military, and gaming-driven demand. The downtown core has seen adaptive-reuse projects converting historic buildings along Texas Street and Commerce Street into mixed-use properties. Barksdale Air Force Base in neighboring Bossier City is the region's largest employer and generates consistent demand for retail, multifamily, and hospitality along the Bossier Strip. Industrial activity concentrates along the I-20 corridor and the Port of Shreveport-Bossier's inland intermodal facilities.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Barksdale Air Force Base and its 8,000-plus military and civilian workforce
- ●Shreveport-Bossier casino and gaming corridor along the Red River
- ●Willis-Knighton Health System and Ochsner LSU Health medical campuses
- ●Port of Shreveport-Bossier intermodal logistics hub on the Red River
Market Insight
Shreveport's Restoration Tax Abatement program freezes property tax assessments at pre-improvement values for up to 10 years on qualifying commercial rehabilitation projects, providing significant savings for investors renovating the city's aging downtown commercial stock.
SBA 504 Loans in Shreveport, Louisiana
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 Shreveport metro area, borrowers can access 9 lenders offering SBA 504 financing, including Bossier City, Minden, 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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