SBA 504 Loans in Minneapolis, MN
Find lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Minneapolis, including St. Paul, Bloomington, Plymouth, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 15 lenders.
Which SBA 504 lenders serve Minneapolis?
15 lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Minneapolis, MN area.
Minnesota Business Finance Corporation
Local SBASt. Cloud, MN
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Certified Development Company specializing in SBA 504 loans. Provides long-term, fixed-rate financing for small businesses in Minnesota to acquire real estate and equipment.
Twin Cities-Metro Certified Development Company
Local SBAVadnais Heights, MN
Amplio Economic Development Corporation
Local SBAArden Hills, MN
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.
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.
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.
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.
WBD, Inc.
SBAMadison, WI
Wisconsin-based Certified Development Company (CDC) specializing in SBA 504 loans. Helps small businesses in the Midwest acquire commercial real estate and equipment with long-term, fixed-rate SBA 504 financing.
East West Bank
SBAPASADENA, 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.
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 Lending
SBAFargo, ND
What does the Minneapolis commercial real estate market look like?
Minneapolis, together with neighboring St. Paul, forms one of the most diversified and corporate-rich CRE markets in the Midwest, anchored by 16 Fortune 500 headquarters. The downtown office market is concentrated along Nicollet Mall and the Marquette Avenue financial corridor, with the skyway system connecting 9.5 miles of enclosed retail and office space. The North Loop (Warehouse District) has become the metro's premier creative office and luxury multifamily submarket, attracting tech companies and startups. The I-394 and I-494 suburban corridors in Minnetonka, Bloomington, and Eden Prairie form a large secondary office market, while industrial demand is strongest in the northwest suburbs around Maple Grove and Rogers along I-94.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Fortune 500 headquarters including Target, UnitedHealth Group, U.S. Bancorp, and Best Buy
- ●University of Minnesota Twin Cities research campus and medical device innovation ecosystem
- ●Mayo Clinic Health System, Allina Health, and Hennepin Healthcare medical campuses
- ●MSP International Airport and the Bloomington/Mall of America retail and hospitality cluster
Market Insight
Minneapolis was the first major U.S. city to eliminate single-family-only zoning citywide in its 2040 Comprehensive Plan, significantly expanding multifamily and mixed-use development potential across neighborhoods that were previously restricted to single-family housing.
How do sba 504 loans work in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
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 Minneapolis metro area, borrowers can access 15 lenders offering SBA 504 financing, including St. Paul, Bloomington, Plymouth, 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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