SBA 504 Loans in Burlington, VT
Find lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Burlington, including South Burlington, Essex, Winooski, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 6 lenders.
Which SBA 504 lenders serve Burlington?
6 lenders offering sba 504 loans in the Burlington, VT area.
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.
The Huntington National Bank
SBACOLUMBUS, 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
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.
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
SBABUFFALO, 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
SBAPortsmouth, 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.
What does the Burlington commercial real estate market look like?
Burlington is Vermont's largest city and its primary commercial hub, with a compact downtown centered on Church Street Marketplace and a waterfront district along Lake Champlain that supports tourism, hospitality, and mixed-use development. The South Burlington-Williston corridor along Shelburne Road and I-89 serves as the metro's suburban retail and office spine, anchored by the University Mall and corporate campuses for employers like Dealer.com (now Cox Automotive) and GlobalFoundries' semiconductor fabrication facility in nearby Essex Junction. The University of Vermont and UVM Medical Center together form the region's largest employer and drive steady demand for medical office, student housing, and research-related space. Limited developable land and Vermont's Act 250 environmental review process constrain new supply, keeping vacancy rates relatively low across asset classes.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●University of Vermont and UVM Medical Center as the metro's largest employer
- ●GlobalFoundries semiconductor fabrication plant in Essex Junction
- ●Church Street Marketplace and Lake Champlain waterfront tourism economy
- ●Vermont's growing craft food and beverage industry including Ben & Jerry's and Lake Champlain Chocolates
Market Insight
Vermont's Act 250 land use law subjects most commercial developments to rigorous environmental review, which constrains new supply and tends to support higher occupancy and rental rates for existing commercial properties in the Burlington metro.
How do sba 504 loans work in Burlington, 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 the Burlington metro area, borrowers can access 6 lenders offering SBA 504 financing, including South Burlington, Essex, Winooski, 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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