SBA 504 Loans in Gulfport, MS
Find lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Gulfport, including Biloxi, Ocean Springs, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 8 lenders.
Which SBA 504 lenders serve Gulfport?
8 lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Gulfport, MS area.
Cadence Bank
Local 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.
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.
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.
Regions Bank
SBABIRMINGHAM, AL
Birmingham, Alabama-based regional bank offering SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, commercial real estate, equipment financing, and business lines of credit. Major lender across 15 southern and midwestern 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
What does the Gulfport commercial real estate market look like?
Gulfport, together with neighboring Biloxi, anchors the Mississippi Gulf Coast's commercial real estate market, which is driven by casino gaming, military operations, and port activity. The Harrison County coastline has been substantially rebuilt since Hurricane Katrina, with modern commercial inventory along U.S. Highway 90 and the I-10 corridor replacing older stock. The Port of Gulfport is undergoing a $570 million restoration and expansion project that will significantly boost the region's industrial and logistics capacity. Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi and the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport provide stable federal employment and drive hospitality, retail, and multifamily demand across the coast.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Casino gaming industry along the Biloxi-Gulfport coast including MGM, Beau Rivage, and Hard Rock
- ●Port of Gulfport $570 million expansion and modernization project
- ●Keesler Air Force Base and Naval Construction Battalion Center military installations
- ●Huntington Ingalls Industries Pascagoula shipyard and defense manufacturing supply chain
Market Insight
The Mississippi Gulf Coast's casino industry generates over $1.5 billion in annual gaming revenue, creating consistent demand for hospitality, retail, and entertainment-oriented CRE — with waterfront commercial properties along U.S. 90 benefiting from continuous reinvestment by gaming operators.
How do sba 504 loans work in Gulfport, Mississippi?
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 Gulfport metro area, borrowers can access 8 lenders offering SBA 504 financing, including Biloxi, Ocean Springs, 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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