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SBA 7(a) Loans in Denver, CO

Find lenders offering sba 7(a) loans in the Denver, including Aurora, Lakewood, Boulder, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 92 lenders.

Lenders
92
Typical Rate
Prime + 1.5% to 3.75%
Down Payment
10-20%
Term
10-25 years
Closing Time
30-90 days

SBA 7(a) Lenders Serving Denver

92 lenders offering sba 7(a) loans in the Denver, CO area.

B:Side Capital

Local SBA

Denver, CO

Denver-based Certified Development Company providing SBA 504 and 7(a) financing since 1990. Specializes in helping small businesses acquire commercial real estate and heavy equipment with low down payments.

33 SBA loans
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Fortis Bank

Local SBA

Denver, CO

7 SBA loans
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Integrity Bank & Trust

Local SBA

MONUMENT, CO

9 SBA loans
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Colorado Enterprise Fund

Local SBA

Denver, CO

8 SBA loans
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Timberline Bank

Local SBA

GRAND JUNCTION, CO

3 SBA loans
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FMS Bank

Local SBA

FORT MORGAN, CO

2 SBA loans
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Redstone Bank

Local SBA

CENTENNIAL, CO

1 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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Newtek Bank, National Association

SBA

Miami, FL

Technology-driven SBA preferred lender providing 7(a) loans to small and medium-sized businesses nationwide. Part of Newtek Business Services Corp, offering integrated business solutions including lending, payments, and technology services.

1039 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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Celtic Bank Corporation

SBA

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Industrial bank and top SBA preferred lender headquartered in Salt Lake City. Specializes in SBA 7(a) lending for business acquisitions, partner buyouts, commercial real estate, and working capital. Also offers USDA business loans.

442 SBA loans
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US Metro Bank

SBA

GARDEN GROVE, CA

Community bank serving Southern California's diverse business community. A top SBA 7(a) lender specializing in commercial real estate and business acquisition loans, with particular strength in the Korean-American business community.

85 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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Denver Commercial Real Estate Market

Denver is the Mountain West's dominant CRE market, with a diversified economy spanning technology, energy, healthcare, and financial services. The LoDo (Lower Downtown) and RiNo (River North Art District) neighborhoods have been the epicenters of adaptive reuse and new creative office development, transforming former warehouse districts into vibrant mixed-use corridors. The Denver Tech Center (DTC) and Southeast Suburban submarket along the I-25 corridor remain the metro's largest office node by square footage, housing major corporate tenants like Charles Schwab and Arrow Electronics. Industrial development has surged in the I-70/E-470 corridor northeast of the city and in the Commerce City area, fueled by e-commerce distribution and Denver International Airport's expanding cargo operations.

Key Economic Drivers

  • Denver International Airport (DEN), the third-busiest airport in the U.S., and its Pena Boulevard development corridor
  • National Western Center redevelopment and related North Denver investment
  • UCHealth, Centura Health, and major hospital system expansions
  • Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Front Range aerospace and defense employers

Market Insight

Colorado assesses commercial property at 29% of actual value versus approximately 6.7% for residential, creating a notable tax differential that directly impacts CRE net operating income; investors should model effective tax rates carefully across jurisdictions within the metro.

SBA 7(a) Loans in Denver, Colorado

SBA 7(a) loans are the most common SBA loan program, offering up to $5 million for working capital, equipment, real estate, business acquisition, and refinancing. Backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration, they offer competitive rates and longer terms than conventional business loans. In the Denver metro area, borrowers can access 92 lenders offering SBA 7(a) financing, including Aurora, Lakewood, Boulder, and surrounding areas. Loan amounts typically range from $25K to $5M with rates from Prime + 1.5% to 3.75%.

Who Should Consider SBA 7(a) Loans?

  • Small business owners
  • Business acquisitions
  • Working capital needs
  • Commercial real estate purchase

Key Requirements

  • For-profit business operating in the US
  • Owner has invested equity
  • Exhausted other financing options
  • No delinquent government debt
  • Credit score: 680+

Advantages

  • Low down payment (as low as 10%)
  • Competitive interest rates
  • Long repayment terms
  • Can be used for many purposes

Considerations

  • Lengthy application process
  • Extensive documentation required
  • Personal guarantee required
  • Collateral often needed

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