SBA 504 Loans in Rhode Island
Browse 8 lenders offering sba 504 loans in Rhode Island. Compare rates, requirements, and loan programs — then connect directly.
SBA 504 Lenders in Rhode Island
8 lenders offering sba 504 loans to borrowers in Rhode Island.
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.
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.
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.
Cadence Bank
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.
New England Certified Development Corporation
Wakefield, MA
Wakefield, Massachusetts-based Certified Development Company providing SBA 504 loans throughout New England. Helps small businesses access affordable financing for commercial real estate and major equipment purchases.
Wells Fargo
San Francisco, CA
Top commercial real estate lender. CMBS, balance sheet, agency, and SBA lending across all property types.
Community Investment Corporation
Hamden, CT
South Eastern Economic Development Corporation
Taunton, MA
About SBA 504 Loans in Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island, 8 lenders currently offer SBA 504 financing with loan amounts from $125K to $17M and rates typically ranging from Below market (CDC portion ~5-6%).
Rhode Island Market Overview
Rhode Island's compact geography and position between Boston and New York create a niche CRE market. The state has invested in revitalizing Providence and leveraging its naval heritage in Newport for defense-related commercial activity.
Rhode Island's Rebuild Rhode Island Tax Credit program offers up to 30% of development costs as a transferable tax credit for qualifying commercial projects, making it one of the more generous state development incentive programs. The state's historic preservation tax credits, combined with federal credits, can cover up to 45% of qualified rehabilitation costs, which has driven significant adaptive reuse of mills and historic commercial buildings. Rhode Island's small geographic footprint means that commercial property markets can shift quickly with even modest changes in demand, requiring close attention to local absorption trends.
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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