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SBA 504 Loans in Greenville, SC

Find lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Greenville, including Spartanburg, Greer, Simpsonville, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 17 lenders.

Lenders
17
Typical Rate
Below market (CDC portion ~5-6%)
Down Payment
10%
Term
10-25 years
Closing Time
45-90 days

SBA 504 Lenders Serving Greenville

17 lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Greenville, SC area.

Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina

Local SBA

Columbia, SC

4 SBA loans
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Provident Business Financial Services, Inc.

Local SBA

West Columbia, SC

6 SBA loans
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Appalachian Development Corporation

Local SBA

Greenville, SC

6 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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The Huntington National Bank

SBA

COLUMBUS, 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.

1337 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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Wells Fargo Bank National Association

SBA

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.

220 SBA loans
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Fifth Third Bank

SBA

CINCINNATI, OH

Major regional bank and SBA preferred lender with operations across the Midwest and Southeast. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, conventional commercial lending, equipment financing, and commercial real estate loans.

117 SBA loans
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Enterprise Bank & Trust

SBA

CLAYTON, MO

Midwest-based bank and top SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, conventional commercial lending, commercial real estate financing, and specialty lending for industries like healthcare and professional services.

63 SBA loans
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KeyBank National Association

SBA

CLEVELAND, OH

Major regional bank and SBA preferred lender with nationwide commercial banking operations. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, conventional business lending, commercial real estate, equipment finance, and capital markets services.

150 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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East West Bank

SBA

PASADENA, CA

One of the largest independent banks focused on the U.S. and Greater China markets. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, commercial real estate, trade finance, and international banking for businesses with cross-border needs.

47 SBA loans
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Grasshopper Bank National Association

SBA

New York, NY

New York-based digital business bank offering SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, commercial lending, and innovative banking solutions. Combines fintech convenience with traditional banking for small business owners and startups.

36 SBA loans
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Greenville Commercial Real Estate Market

Greenville has emerged as one of the top-performing CRE markets in the Southeast, driven by a revitalized downtown, a deep advanced manufacturing base, and strong in-migration from higher-cost metros. The Main Street corridor and Falls Park on the Reedy have become a national model for downtown redevelopment, attracting boutique hotels, Class A office tenants, and upscale retail. The I-85 corridor between Greenville and Spartanburg hosts one of the densest concentrations of automotive and tire manufacturing in the U.S., with BMW's Greer plant as the centerpiece. The Verdae Development area southeast of downtown is one of the largest mixed-use master-planned projects in the Upstate, blending office, retail, medical, and residential uses.

Key Economic Drivers

  • BMW Manufacturing's Greer plant, the company's largest global production facility, and its automotive supplier network
  • Prisma Health system, the largest private employer in the Upstate, with ongoing campus expansions
  • Michelin North America headquarters and multiple tire and rubber manufacturing facilities in the corridor
  • Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) on the I-85 corridor

Market Insight

Greenville's downtown has added over $1 billion in private investment since its Falls Park and Main Street revitalization, and the city's population growth rate has outpaced the national average by roughly 3x, sustaining strong absorption across all CRE property types.

SBA 504 Loans in Greenville, South Carolina

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 Greenville metro area, borrowers can access 17 lenders offering SBA 504 financing, including Spartanburg, Greer, Simpsonville, 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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