SBA 504 Loans in Vermont
Browse 6 lenders offering sba 504 loans in Vermont. Compare rates, requirements, and loan programs — then connect directly.
SBA 504 Lenders in Vermont
6 lenders offering sba 504 loans to borrowers in Vermont.
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.
The Huntington National Bank
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.
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.
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
BUFFALO, NY
M&T Bank is a major regional bank and one of the top SBA lenders by loan count in the Northeast. Offers SBA 7(a), Express, and 504 loans alongside a full range of commercial banking, commercial real estate, and small business products.
Granite State Economic Development Corporation
Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth, New Hampshire-based nonprofit Certified Development Company providing SBA 504 loans since 1982. Serves small businesses across New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts.
Wells Fargo
San Francisco, CA
Top commercial real estate lender. CMBS, balance sheet, agency, and SBA lending across all property types.
About SBA 504 Loans in Vermont
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 Vermont, 6 lenders currently offer SBA 504 financing with loan amounts from $125K to $17M and rates typically ranging from Below market (CDC portion ~5-6%).
Vermont Market Overview
Vermont's economy centers on tourism, specialty agriculture, and a growing technology sector, with Burlington serving as the primary commercial hub. The state's strong brand identity and quality of life attract niche businesses and remote workers.
Vermont's Act 250 environmental review process requires permits for most commercial developments over 10 acres (or 1 acre if in a municipality without zoning), adding time and cost to CRE projects but protecting property values through managed growth. The state's Downtown and Village Center Tax Credit program offers 10% to 50% tax credits for commercial building rehabilitation in designated downtowns, strongly incentivizing adaptive reuse over new construction. Vermont's small population and limited commercial inventory mean that even a single large employer relocating can significantly impact local market fundamentals.
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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