SBA 7(a) Loans in Milwaukee, WI
Find lenders offering sba 7(a) loans in the Milwaukee, including Waukesha, Brookfield, Racine, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 84 lenders.
SBA 7(a) Lenders Serving Milwaukee
84 lenders offering sba 7(a) loans in the Milwaukee, WI area.
First Business Bank
Local SBAMADISON, WI
Madison, Wisconsin-based bank focused exclusively on business clients. Offers SBA 7(a) loans, commercial real estate, asset-based lending, and equipment financing with specialized industry expertise.
Bank Five Nine
Local SBAOCONOMOWOC, WI
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin-based community bank offering SBA 7(a) loans, commercial real estate, and business banking. A trusted lender serving businesses throughout southeastern Wisconsin.
Bank First, N.A.
Local SBAManitowoc, WI
Peoples State Bank
Local SBAWAUSAU, WI
Citizens Community Federal National Association
Local SBAALTOONA, WI
Associated Bank, National Association
Local SBAGREEN BAY, WI
American National Bank-Fox Cities
Local SBAAPPLETON, WI
Town Bank, National Association
Local SBAHARTLAND, WI
Oak Bank
Local SBAFITCHBURG, WI
Waukesha State Bank
Local SBAWAUKESHA, WI
Oostburg State Bank
Local SBAOOSTBURG, WI
Forward Bank
Local SBAMARSHFIELD, WI
UnitedOne Credit Union
Local SBAMANITOWOC, WI
IncredibleBank
Local SBAWAUSAU, WI
Nicolet National Bank
Local SBAGREEN BAY, WI
Milwaukee Commercial Real Estate Market
Milwaukee's commercial real estate market is defined by a diversified economic base spanning advanced manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and a revitalized downtown centered on the lakefront and the Deer District around Fiserv Forum. The Third Ward Historic District and Walker's Point have become sought-after submarkets for creative office, boutique retail, and adaptive reuse projects in former industrial buildings. The Menomonee Valley, once a derelict industrial corridor, has been transformed into a modern employment center with firms like Palermo's Pizza, Rishi Tea, and Ingeteam establishing operations. Suburban office and industrial markets in Waukesha, Brookfield, and along the I-94 corridor between Milwaukee and Chicago remain stable, anchored by major employers like GE Healthcare, Rockwell Automation, and Northwestern Mutual.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Northwestern Mutual, Robert W. Baird, and ManpowerGroup financial services headquarters
- ●GE Healthcare, Rockwell Automation, and Harley-Davidson manufacturing operations
- ●Fiserv Forum and Deer District mixed-use redevelopment spurring downtown investment
- ●Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin and Advocate Aurora Health hospital systems
Market Insight
Milwaukee's Opportunity Zone designations in the 30th Street Industrial Corridor and near the Fiserv Forum have attracted over $500 million in qualified investments, offering CRE borrowers potential capital gains tax benefits on projects in these federally designated areas.
SBA 7(a) Loans in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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 Milwaukee metro area, borrowers can access 84 lenders offering SBA 7(a) financing, including Waukesha, Brookfield, Racine, 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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