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SBA 7(a) Loans in Honolulu, HI

Find lenders offering sba 7(a) loans in the Honolulu, including Pearl City, Kailua, Kapolei, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 18 lenders.

Lenders
18
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 Honolulu

18 lenders offering sba 7(a) loans in the Honolulu, HI area.

Central Pacific Bank

Local SBA

Honolulu, HI

8 SBA loans
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Valley Isle Community FCU

Local SBA

Kahului, HI

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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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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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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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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First Bank of the Lake

SBA

Osage Beach, MO

Community bank based at the Lake of the Ozarks and a top SBA 7(a) preferred lender. Specializes in SBA lending for business acquisitions, commercial real estate, and partner buyouts. Known for lending to franchises and hospitality businesses.

191 SBA loans
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United Midwest Savings Bank National Association

SBA

DE GRAFF, OH

Community bank and SBA preferred lender based in Ohio. Specializes in SBA 7(a) loans for small businesses, including business acquisitions, commercial real estate, and working capital financing.

302 SBA loans
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Cadence Bank

SBA

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.

132 SBA loans
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CenTrust Bank, A Division of SmartBiz Bank National Associat

SBA

Northbrook, IL

Technology-driven SBA lender operating through the SmartBiz platform. Offers streamlined SBA 7(a) loans with a fast online application process, serving small businesses nationwide with loans for working capital, debt refinancing, and commercial real estate.

$30K – $5M 369 SBA loans
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Bank of America

Charlotte, NC

One of the largest US banks. Commercial real estate lending, construction financing, and SBA loans through nationwide branch network.

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Ready Capital

New York, NY

Nationwide commercial lender offering bridge, permanent, and SBA loans. Specializes in small to mid-balance CRE loans ($1M-$35M).

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TD Bank

Cherry Hill, NJ

Top-10 US bank with commercial real estate and SBA lending. Investor-friendly with quick approvals. Strong in eastern US markets.

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US Bank

Minneapolis, MN

Fifth-largest US bank. CRE lending including construction, permanent, and SBA loans. Strong in multifamily and affordable housing.

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Wells Fargo

San Francisco, CA

Top commercial real estate lender. CMBS, balance sheet, agency, and SBA lending across all property types.

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Honolulu Commercial Real Estate Market

Honolulu's commercial real estate market operates under extreme land constraints — Oahu's geography limits developable land to a narrow coastal strip, creating some of the highest commercial property values per square foot in the nation. The primary office market concentrates in the Downtown/Capitol District and Ala Moana areas, while Kakaako has become the focus of major mixed-use high-rise development under the Hawaii Community Development Authority's master plan. Ward Village, developed by Howard Hughes Holdings, represents one of the largest master-planned urban communities in the state, blending retail, residential, and commercial space along the waterfront. The Honolulu Rail Transit project (Skyline) connecting East Kapolei to Ala Moana is reshaping development patterns along the 20-mile corridor, with transit-oriented development sites creating new CRE opportunities in Aiea, Pearl City, and Waipahu.

Key Economic Drivers

  • Waikiki and Ala Moana hospitality and luxury retail CRE driven by Pacific Rim tourism
  • Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Schofield Barracks military spending
  • Kakaako and Ward Village master-planned mixed-use development
  • Skyline rail transit corridor spurring transit-oriented development in West Oahu

Market Insight

A significant share of Honolulu's commercial properties are held under long-term ground leases from large landowners like Kamehameha Schools and the Queen's Estate, and financing leasehold commercial property requires lender familiarity with Hawaii's unique tenure structure — lease renegotiation risk can materially impact valuations.

SBA 7(a) Loans in Honolulu, Hawaii

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 Honolulu metro area, borrowers can access 18 lenders offering SBA 7(a) financing, including Pearl City, Kailua, Kapolei, 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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