USDA Business Loans in Bakersfield, CA
Find lenders offering usda business loans in the Bakersfield, including Delano, Wasco, and surrounding areas. Compare rates, terms, and programs from 6 lenders.
USDA Lenders Serving Bakersfield
6 lenders offering usda business loans in the Bakersfield, CA area.
FFB Bank
Local SBAFRESNO, CA
Fresno, California-based community bank offering SBA 7(a) loans, commercial real estate, agricultural lending, and business banking. Serves California's Central Valley and beyond.
Plumas Bank
Local SBAQUINCY, CA
Quincy, California-based community bank offering SBA 7(a) loans, commercial real estate, agricultural lending, and business banking. Serves businesses in rural Northern California and Nevada.
Live Oak Banking Company
SBAWILMINGTON, 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.
Celtic Bank Corporation
SBASALT 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.
Stone Bank
SBAMOUNTAIN VIEW, AR
Arkansas-based bank specializing in government-guaranteed lending including SBA, FSA, and USDA business loans. Offers nationwide lending with expertise in SBA 7(a) financing for small business acquisitions and real estate.
Banner Bank
SBAWALLA WALLA, WA
Pacific Northwest regional bank headquartered in Walla Walla, Washington. Offers SBA 7(a) loans, commercial real estate, agricultural lending, and business banking across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California.
Bakersfield Commercial Real Estate Market
Bakersfield's CRE market is uniquely tied to California's oil and gas industry, with Kern County producing roughly 70% of the state's crude oil output, supporting a network of industrial service companies and related office demand. The Rosedale Highway corridor in northwest Bakersfield is the primary commercial growth area with newer retail and office developments, while the Ming Avenue corridor and the California Avenue district near Bakersfield College serve as established commercial nodes. Industrial demand extends along Highway 99 and Lerdo Highway, where food processing, agriculture logistics, and energy services converge. The metro has attracted growing attention from logistics operators seeking affordable alternatives to the congested Inland Empire market.
Key Economic Drivers
- ●Kern County oil and gas production and energy services companies (Chevron, Berry Petroleum)
- ●Agricultural shipping, cold storage, and food processing (Grimmway Farms, Bolthouse Farms)
- ●Meadows Field Airport and Highway 99 logistics corridor
- ●Kern Medical Center and Adventist Health Bakersfield hospital campuses
Market Insight
Bakersfield offers some of the lowest commercial land costs among California metros, with industrial land pricing at a fraction of Inland Empire rates, making it increasingly attractive for build-to-suit distribution and food processing facilities.
USDA Business Loans in Bakersfield, California
USDA Business & Industry (B&I) loans provide government-guaranteed financing for rural businesses. Similar to SBA loans but for rural areas, they offer competitive terms for business acquisition, real estate, equipment, and working capital in communities with populations under 50,000. In the Bakersfield metro area, borrowers can access 6 lenders offering USDA financing, including Delano, Wasco, and surrounding areas. Loan amounts typically range from $50K to $25M with rates from Variable or fixed, competitive.
Who Should Consider USDA Business Loans?
- Rural businesses
- Agricultural operations
- Rural real estate
- Businesses in towns under 50,000 population
Key Requirements
- Business in area with population <50,000
- For-profit or nonprofit
- Unable to get credit elsewhere
- Sufficient cash flow
Advantages
- ✓Up to 80% government guarantee
- ✓Long terms available
- ✓Competitive rates
- ✓Flexible use of funds
Considerations
- •Must be in eligible rural area
- •Lengthy approval process
- •Extensive documentation
- •Limited lender availability
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