SBA 504 Loans in Portland, ME
Find lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Portland, including South Portland, Scarborough, Westbrook, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 9 lenders.
Which SBA 504 lenders serve Portland?
9 lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Portland, ME area.
Southern Maine Finance Agency
Local SBABiddeford, ME
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.
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.
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
SBABUFFALO, NY
M&T Bank is a major regional bank and one of the top SBA lenders by loan count in the Northeast. Offers SBA 7(a), Express, and 504 loans alongside a full range of commercial banking, commercial real estate, and small business products.
KeyBank National Association
SBACLEVELAND, 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.
Granite State Economic Development Corporation
SBAPortsmouth, NH
Portsmouth, New Hampshire-based nonprofit Certified Development Company providing SBA 504 loans since 1982. Serves small businesses across New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts.
Wells Fargo
San Francisco, CA
Top commercial real estate lender. CMBS, balance sheet, agency, and SBA lending across all property types.
What does the Portland commercial real estate market look like?
Portland, Maine, has developed one of the strongest small-city CRE markets in New England, anchored by a nationally acclaimed food and beverage scene, a thriving creative economy, and a growing professional services sector. The Old Port district along Fore Street and Commercial Street is the retail and hospitality core, with extremely limited vacancies and rents that rival much larger markets for premium space. The East Bayside and Thompson's Point neighborhoods are undergoing significant redevelopment into mixed-use projects combining creative office, residential, and entertainment uses. Limited developable land on the peninsula constrains new supply and supports asset values across all commercial categories.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Maine Medical Center and Northern Light Mercy Hospital healthcare campuses
- ●Food, beverage, and craft brewing industry including Allagash, Shipyard, and dozens of restaurant groups
- ●IDEXX Laboratories and WEX Inc. technology and financial services headquarters
- ●Tourism and cruise ship port activity generating 1 million-plus annual visitors
Market Insight
Portland's peninsula geography severely limits new commercial construction, resulting in an office vacancy rate that has consistently run well below the national average and making existing commercial properties on the peninsula particularly valuable to long-term holders.
How do sba 504 loans work in Portland, Maine?
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 Portland metro area, borrowers can access 9 lenders offering SBA 504 financing, including South Portland, Scarborough, Westbrook, 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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