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SBA 504 Loans in Las Cruces, NM

Find lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Las Cruces, including Mesilla, Sunland Park, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 11 lenders.

Lenders
11
Typical Rate
Below market (CDC portion ~5-6%)
Down Payment
10%
Term
10-25 years
Closing Time
45-90 days

SBA 504 Lenders Serving Las Cruces

11 lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Las Cruces, NM area.

Enchantment Land Certified Development Company

Local SBA

Albuquerque, NM

1 SBA loans
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Live Oak Banking Company

SBA

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.

628 SBA loans
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U.S. Bank, National Association

SBA

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.

846 SBA loans
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Readycap Lending, LLC

SBA

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.

563 SBA loans
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Bank of Hope

SBA

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.

134 SBA loans
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Cadence Bank

SBA

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.

132 SBA loans
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Zions Bank, A Division of

SBA

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.

256 SBA loans
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First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company

SBA

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.

44 SBA loans
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B:Side Capital

SBA

Denver, CO

Denver-based Certified Development Company providing SBA 504 and 7(a) financing since 1990. Specializes in helping small businesses acquire commercial real estate and heavy equipment with low down payments.

33 SBA loans
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Wells Fargo

San Francisco, CA

Top commercial real estate lender. CMBS, balance sheet, agency, and SBA lending across all property types.

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LiftFund, Inc.

SBA

San Antonio, TX

17 SBA loans
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Las Cruces Commercial Real Estate Market

Las Cruces is southern New Mexico's largest city, positioned along the I-10 corridor between El Paso, Texas, and Albuquerque, with an economy shaped by New Mexico State University, White Sands Missile Range, and cross-border commerce with Mexico. The downtown Main Street district has undergone a modest revitalization with new restaurants and small offices, though the primary commercial growth areas are along Lohman Avenue and the Sonoma Ranch Boulevard corridor on the east side. Spaceport America, located 45 miles north, has brought attention to the region as a hub for commercial spaceflight and related aerospace ventures. The city's relatively low cost of living and proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border create unique dynamics for retail and industrial properties serving both domestic and binational markets.

Key Economic Drivers

  • New Mexico State University as the city's largest employer, driving student housing and campus-adjacent retail
  • White Sands Missile Range and NASA White Sands Test Facility supporting defense-related commercial demand
  • Spaceport America attracting aerospace ventures and related technology companies to the region
  • Cross-border commerce with Ciudad Juarez and El Paso generating retail and industrial demand along I-10

Market Insight

Las Cruces benefits from New Mexico's Job Training Incentive Program, which reimburses up to 75% of employee training costs for qualifying companies, reducing operating expenses for businesses that occupy commercial space in the market.

SBA 504 Loans in Las Cruces, New Mexico

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 Las Cruces metro area, borrowers can access 11 lenders offering SBA 504 financing, including Mesilla, Sunland Park, 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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