SBA 504 Loans in Massachusetts
Browse 18 lenders offering sba 504 loans in Massachusetts. Compare rates, requirements, and loan programs — then connect directly.
SBA 504 Lenders in Massachusetts
18 lenders offering sba 504 loans to borrowers in Massachusetts.
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.
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.
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
BUFFALO, 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.
Enterprise Bank & Trust
CLAYTON, MO
Midwest-based bank and top SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, conventional commercial lending, commercial real estate financing, and specialty lending for industries like healthcare and professional services.
Cadence Bank
TUPELO, 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.
KeyBank National Association
CLEVELAND, 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.
Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB
WILMINGTON, 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.
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company
RALEIGH, NC
One of the largest family-controlled banks in the U.S., headquartered in Raleigh, NC. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, commercial real estate, equipment financing, and lines of credit for businesses nationwide.
East West Bank
PASADENA, CA
One of the largest independent banks focused on the U.S. and Greater China markets. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, commercial real estate, trade finance, and international banking for businesses with cross-border needs.
Grasshopper Bank National Association
New 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.
New England Certified Development Corporation
Wakefield, MA
Wakefield, Massachusetts-based Certified Development Company providing SBA 504 loans throughout New England. Helps small businesses access affordable financing for commercial real estate and major equipment purchases.
Granite State Economic Development Corporation
Portsmouth, 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.
Bay Colony Development Corporation
Waltham, MA
Worcester Business Development Corporation
Worcester, MA
South Eastern Economic Development Corporation
Taunton, MA
About SBA 504 Loans in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts, 18 lenders currently offer SBA 504 financing with loan amounts from $125K to $17M and rates typically ranging from Below market (CDC portion ~5-6%).
Massachusetts Market Overview
Massachusetts is the nation's leading life sciences cluster, anchored by world-class research universities and a dense concentration of biotech and pharmaceutical companies in the Greater Boston area. The knowledge economy drives premium demand for lab and office space.
The Greater Boston lab and life sciences real estate market commands some of the highest rents in the country, with specialized GMP and BSL-rated space requiring significant tenant improvement investment. Massachusetts Chapter 40B affordable housing requirements can affect mixed-use CRE developments, and the state's strong tenant protection laws influence commercial lease negotiations. Boston's 121A program offers significant property tax abatements for qualifying commercial developments in designated areas, which has been instrumental in catalyzing major projects in the Seaport District and other emerging neighborhoods.
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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