SBA 504 Loans in Wisconsin
Browse 13 lenders offering sba 504 loans in Wisconsin. Compare rates, requirements, and loan programs — then connect directly.
SBA 504 Lenders in Wisconsin
13 lenders offering sba 504 loans to borrowers in Wisconsin.
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.
U.S. Bank, National Association
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.
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.
Fifth Third Bank
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.
Byline Bank
CHICAGO, IL
Chicago-based bank and one of the top SBA 7(a) lenders in the Midwest. Provides SBA loans, commercial real estate financing, equipment loans, and government-guaranteed lending for small and mid-sized businesses.
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.
Zions Bank, A Division of
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Major Western U.S. bank and SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, conventional commercial lending, commercial real estate, equipment financing, and agricultural lending across the Mountain West.
WBD, Inc.
Madison, WI
Wisconsin-based Certified Development Company (CDC) specializing in SBA 504 loans. Helps small businesses in the Midwest acquire commercial real estate and equipment with long-term, fixed-rate SBA 504 financing.
PNC Bank, National Association
WILMINGTON, DE
One of the largest U.S. banks, offering SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, commercial real estate, equipment financing, lines of credit, and comprehensive treasury management. Full-service business banking across the eastern United States.
Wells Fargo
San Francisco, CA
Top commercial real estate lender. CMBS, balance sheet, agency, and SBA lending across all property types.
Twin Cities-Metro Certified Development Company
Vadnais Heights, MN
About SBA 504 Loans in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin, 13 lenders currently offer SBA 504 financing with loan amounts from $125K to $17M and rates typically ranging from Below market (CDC portion ~5-6%).
Wisconsin Market Overview
Wisconsin maintains a strong manufacturing base, with the Milwaukee metro serving as a hub for industrial equipment, healthcare, and financial services. The state's food processing and dairy industries support significant industrial CRE demand.
Wisconsin's judicial foreclosure process includes a one-year right of redemption period for commercial properties, one of the longest in the nation, which significantly extends the distressed asset resolution timeline for CRE lenders. The state's Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) program is extensively used, with over 1,000 active TIF districts providing property tax increment capture to support CRE development infrastructure and improvements. Milwaukee's Opportunity Zone neighborhoods and the city's Brew City Catalyst program have stimulated commercial investment in transitional areas, while the state's manufacturing heritage provides a pipeline of adaptive reuse opportunities for historic industrial buildings.
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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