SBA 504 Loans in Rapid City, SD
Find lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Rapid City, including Box Elder, Sturgis, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 6 lenders.
Which SBA 504 lenders serve Rapid City?
6 lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Rapid City, SD area.
Dakota Business Finance
Local SBASioux Falls, SD
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.
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.
Minnesota Business Finance Corporation
SBASt. Cloud, MN
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Certified Development Company specializing in SBA 504 loans. Provides long-term, fixed-rate financing for small businesses in Minnesota to acquire real estate and equipment.
Wells Fargo
San Francisco, CA
Top commercial real estate lender. CMBS, balance sheet, agency, and SBA lending across all property types.
What does the Rapid City commercial real estate market look like?
Rapid City's CRE market is shaped by its role as the gateway to the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, and Badlands tourism economy, which drives demand for hospitality, retail, and seasonal commercial properties. Ellsworth Air Force Base, located nearby in Box Elder, is a major economic anchor that supports off-base retail, housing, and services — and the planned B-21 Raider bomber program is expected to bring additional personnel and investment. The North Maple Avenue corridor and East North Street serve as the primary commercial and retail arteries, while the Rushmore Crossing development has added big-box and national retail tenants. Healthcare demand from Monument Health, the largest hospital system in western South Dakota, generates steady medical office leasing.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Black Hills and Mount Rushmore tourism economy attracting millions of annual visitors
- ●Ellsworth Air Force Base and the incoming B-21 Raider bomber mission expanding military personnel
- ●Monument Health regional hospital system and its campus expansion in the metro
- ●Sturgis Motorcycle Rally generating peak-season hospitality and retail demand in the region
Market Insight
The B-21 Raider bomber program at Ellsworth Air Force Base is expected to bring over 2,000 additional military and civilian personnel to the Rapid City area, creating significant new demand for housing, retail, and commercial services in the Box Elder and I-90 corridors.
How do sba 504 loans work in Rapid City, South Dakota?
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 Rapid City metro area, borrowers can access 6 lenders offering SBA 504 financing, including Box Elder, Sturgis, 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
What are the 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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