SBA 504 Loans in Lincoln, NE
Find lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Lincoln, including Waverly, Hickman, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 7 lenders.
SBA 504 Lenders Serving Lincoln
7 lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Lincoln, NE area.
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.
Zions Bank, A Division of
SBASALT 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.
Wells Fargo
San Francisco, CA
Top commercial real estate lender. CMBS, balance sheet, agency, and SBA lending across all property types.
Lincoln Commercial Real Estate Market
Lincoln's CRE market is anchored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and state government employment, which together provide a stable economic foundation less subject to cyclical swings than many peer markets. The Haymarket District near the university campus has transformed from a neglected warehouse area into the city's premier mixed-use entertainment district, with hotels, restaurants, and Class A office space centered around Pinnacle Bank Arena. The SouthPointe Pavilions and Williamsburg Village areas in south Lincoln represent the primary retail growth corridors, driven by residential expansion. Industrial development has concentrated along the North 56th Street corridor and the Lincoln Airport area, where Kawasaki's rail car manufacturing plant is a major employer.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●University of Nebraska-Lincoln generating consistent demand for student housing, retail, and office space
- ●Nebraska state government operations concentrated in the Capitol environs and downtown district
- ●Kawasaki rail car manufacturing and other advanced manufacturing employers along the North 56th Street corridor
- ●Bryan Health and CHI Health St. Elizabeth regional medical campuses driving healthcare CRE demand
Market Insight
Lincoln's Haymarket District redevelopment, anchored by Pinnacle Bank Arena, has attracted over $300 million in private investment into a formerly underutilized warehouse district, demonstrating the viability of public-private partnership models in mid-sized markets.
SBA 504 Loans in Lincoln, Nebraska
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 Lincoln metro area, borrowers can access 7 lenders offering SBA 504 financing, including Waverly, Hickman, 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
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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