How long does an SBA 7(a) loan take to close?

Typically 30-90 days from application to funding. SBA Preferred Lenders can approve loans in-house, which speeds things up significantly.

Can I use an SBA 7(a) for real estate?

Yes. SBA 7(a) loans can finance commercial real estate purchase, construction, or renovation. Terms up to 25 years for real estate.

What's the difference between SBA 7(a) and 504?

7(a) is more flexible — it can be used for working capital, equipment, and real estate. 504 is specifically for major fixed assets like real estate and large equipment, and typically offers lower rates on the CDC portion.

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SBA 7(a) Loans in Jacksonville, FL

Find lenders offering sba 7(a) loans in the Jacksonville, including St. Augustine, Orange Park, Ponte Vedra Beach, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 152 lenders.

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Lenders

152

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 Jacksonville

152 lenders offering sba 7(a) loans in the Jacksonville, FL area.

Newtek Bank, National Association

Local 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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Climate First Bank

Local SBA

St. Petersburg, FL

Mission-driven community bank focused on sustainability and an SBA preferred lender. Offers SBA 7(a) loans, solar and clean energy financing, commercial real estate lending, and conventional business loans with a focus on environmentally beneficial projects.

45 SBA loans

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SouthState Bank, National Association

LAKELAND, FL

Jacksonville Commercial Real Estate Market

Jacksonville is the largest city by land area in the contiguous U.S., offering extensive development capacity that keeps commercial land costs well below South Florida levels. The Southside/Gate Parkway corridor houses major financial operations for Deutsche Bank, FIS, and Black Knight, while JAXPORT's growing container volumes have spurred industrial development along the Northside and Westside. Downtown Jacksonville is undergoing revitalization with the former Shipyards site and Lot J project adjacent to TIAA Bank Field. The city's military presence — Naval Station Mayport and Naval Air Station Jacksonville — provides a stable economic anchor and drives demand for government-contracted office and industrial space.

Key Economic Drivers

●JAXPORT container terminal expansion and Northside logistics corridor
●Financial services operations centers for FIS, Black Knight, and Deutsche Bank
●Naval Station Mayport and NAS Jacksonville military-driven demand
●Downtown Shipyards and Lot J redevelopment catalyzing urban core investment

Market Insight

Jacksonville offers a Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund program that can provide $3,000 to $6,000 per job created for qualifying businesses, and the city's Northside industrial corridor benefits from a Foreign Trade Zone designation that reduces duty costs for import-dependent tenants.