SBA 504 Loans in Baltimore, MD
Find lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Baltimore, including Towson, Columbia, Annapolis, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 18 lenders.
Which SBA 504 lenders serve Baltimore?
18 lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Baltimore, MD area.
Chesapeake Business Finance Corporation
Local SBABethesda, MD
Prince George's Financial Services Corporation
Local SBALargo, MD
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.
Wells Fargo Bank National Association
SBASioux 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.
Fifth Third Bank
SBACINCINNATI, 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.
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.
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.
Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB
SBAWILMINGTON, DE
Delaware-based regional bank and SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, conventional commercial lending, commercial real estate financing, and full-service business banking across the Mid-Atlantic region.
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.
Grasshopper Bank National Association
SBANew York, NY
New York-based digital business bank offering SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, commercial lending, and innovative banking solutions. Combines fintech convenience with traditional banking for small business owners and startups.
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.
What does the Baltimore commercial real estate market look like?
Baltimore's commercial real estate market benefits from proximity to Washington, D.C., a major port, and world-class medical and research institutions. The Inner Harbor and Harbor Point developments have reshaped the waterfront into a mixed-use destination with significant office and hospitality inventory, while Port Covington's $5.5 billion redevelopment — anchored by Under Armour's global headquarters — represents one of the largest urban renewal projects on the East Coast. The Johns Hopkins medical campus in East Baltimore and the University of Maryland BioPark drive demand for lab space and medical office. Industrial demand remains strong at the Port of Baltimore and along the I-95 corridor, particularly for logistics and distribution facilities.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Johns Hopkins University and Health System, the city's largest private employer with 50,000-plus workers
- ●Port of Baltimore and its growing role in East Coast container and auto import logistics
- ●University of Maryland Medical System and BioPark life sciences campus
- ●Port Covington and Harbor Point waterfront redevelopment attracting corporate tenants
Market Insight
Maryland's Enterprise Zone tax credits offer a 10-year real property tax reduction for qualified projects in designated Baltimore neighborhoods, with credits of up to 80% in the first year — one of the most generous urban CRE incentive programs on the East Coast.
How do sba 504 loans work in Baltimore, Maryland?
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 Baltimore metro area, borrowers can access 18 lenders offering SBA 504 financing, including Towson, Columbia, Annapolis, 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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