SBA 504 Loans in Montana
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SBA 504 Lenders in Montana
10 lenders offering sba 504 loans to borrowers in Montana.
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.
U.S. Bank, National Association
Cincinnati, 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
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.
Bank of Hope
LOS ANGELES, CA
One of the largest Korean-American banks in the U.S. and a top SBA 7(a) lender. Offers commercial real estate loans, SBA lending, trade finance, and full-service commercial banking with branches across major metro areas.
Wells Fargo Bank National Association
Sioux 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.
Zions Bank, A Division of
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Major Western U.S. bank and SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, conventional commercial lending, commercial real estate, equipment financing, and agricultural lending across the Mountain West.
Capital Matrix, Inc.
Boise, ID
Boise, Idaho-based nonprofit Certified Development Company administering SBA 504 loans since 1983. Has provided over $600 million in financing to more than 1,600 companies across Idaho and the Pacific Northwest.
Wells Fargo
San Francisco, CA
Top commercial real estate lender. CMBS, balance sheet, agency, and SBA lending across all property types.
Dakota Business Lending
Fargo, ND
Big Sky Economic Development Corporation
Billings, MT
About SBA 504 Loans in Montana
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 Montana, 10 lenders currently offer SBA 504 financing with loan amounts from $125K to $17M and rates typically ranging from Below market (CDC portion ~5-6%).
Montana Market Overview
Montana's economy is growing rapidly, with cities like Bozeman and Missoula attracting remote workers and technology companies. The state's natural beauty drives significant tourism and recreation-related CRE demand.
Montana has no state sales tax, which benefits retail-oriented commercial properties and reduces occupancy costs for tenants. The Bozeman market has seen some of the fastest commercial rent appreciation in the Mountain West, driven by tech worker migration and proximity to Big Sky and Yellowstone. Montana's relatively limited commercial property inventory outside of a few key metros means lenders and investors face thin comparable sales data, which can complicate appraisals and underwriting.
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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