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SBA 7(a) Loans in El Paso, TX

Find lenders offering sba 7(a) loans in the El Paso, including Las Cruces, Socorro, Horizon City, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 176 lenders.

Lenders
176
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 El Paso

176 lenders offering sba 7(a) loans in the El Paso, TX area.

VelocitySBA, LLC

Local SBA

Irving, TX

Non-bank SBA preferred lender specializing exclusively in SBA 7(a) loans for commercial real estate acquisition. Focuses on hotel, gas station, and convenience store financing with a streamlined approval process.

$500K – $5M 53 SBA loans
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T Bank, National Association

Local SBA

DALLAS, TX

Texas-based community bank and SBA preferred lender. Specializes in SBA 7(a) loans for commercial real estate acquisition and business expansion, with a focus on hospitality and convenience store industries.

26 SBA loans
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Wallis Bank

Local SBA

WALLIS, TX

Texas-based community bank and top SBA lender in the Houston area. Offers SBA 7(a) loans, commercial real estate, and international banking services for small businesses.

21 SBA loans
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Comerica Bank

Local SBA

DALLAS, TX

Dallas-based major commercial bank offering SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, commercial real estate, equipment financing, lines of credit, and treasury management. One of the 25 largest U.S. banks with nationwide business banking.

38 SBA loans
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Southwestern National Bank

Local SBA

HOUSTON, TX

Houston, Texas-based community bank offering SBA 7(a) loans, commercial real estate, and business banking. Serves small businesses in the greater Houston metropolitan area.

15 SBA loans
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Texas Capital Bank

Local SBA

DALLAS, TX

Dallas-based commercial bank offering SBA 7(a) loans, commercial real estate, treasury management, and specialized lending. Focused on serving Texas businesses with sophisticated financial solutions.

10 SBA loans
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Frost Bank

Local SBA

SAN ANTONIO, TX

16 SBA loans
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Plains State Bank

Local SBA

HUMBLE, TX

3 SBA loans
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PlainsCapital Bank

Local SBA

DALLAS, TX

17 SBA loans
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Gulf Capital Bank

Local SBA

Houston, TX

2 SBA loans
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Global One Bank

Local SBA

Houston, TX

2 SBA loans
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First Commercial Bank, National Association

Local SBA

SEGUIN, TX

1 SBA loans
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American Bank, National Association

Local SBA

DALLAS, TX

2 SBA loans
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Security State Bank and Trust

Local SBA

FREDERICKSBURG, TX

6 SBA loans
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Prosperity Bank

Local SBA

El Campo, TX

4 SBA loans
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El Paso Commercial Real Estate Market

El Paso's CRE market is defined by its position as the largest U.S. city on the Mexican border, with cross-border commerce, military installations, and manufacturing forming the economic base. Fort Bliss, one of the largest U.S. Army installations by area, is the metro's dominant employer and supports extensive off-base commercial, hospitality, and retail demand along the Dyer Street and Gateway corridors. The maquiladora manufacturing sector in Ciudad Juarez across the border generates demand for U.S.-side warehousing, customs brokerage, and corporate office space, particularly in the Santa Teresa and Zaragoza port-of-entry corridors. Downtown El Paso has seen revitalization efforts including the renovation of the Plaza Hotel and development of the Downtown Arena District, though the pace of new commercial construction remains measured compared to larger Texas metros.

Key Economic Drivers

  • Fort Bliss U.S. Army installation, one of the largest military bases in the country, and its William Beaumont Army Medical Center
  • U.S.-Mexico cross-border manufacturing supply chain and maquiladora-linked logistics
  • University of Texas at El Paso's growing research campus and Texas Tech Health Sciences Center El Paso
  • Santa Teresa, NM intermodal rail hub and border crossing supporting binational distribution

Market Insight

El Paso's designation as a Foreign Trade Zone and its proximity to Ciudad Juarez's 300+ maquiladora factories create a unique binational logistics market, with U.S.-side warehouse and distribution rents remaining competitive at roughly half the cost of comparable space in Laredo or San Diego border markets.

SBA 7(a) Loans in El Paso, Texas

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 El Paso metro area, borrowers can access 176 lenders offering SBA 7(a) financing, including Las Cruces, Socorro, Horizon City, 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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