SBA 7(a) & 504 Loans
Government-guaranteed financing with the longest terms and lowest down payments — for owner-occupied real estate, business acquisitions, and major equipment.
Best for
- Owner-occupied commercial real estate
- Business acquisitions with real estate
- Hotel / hospitality acquisition (with operating component)
- Heavy equipment and refinance of existing debt
What you'll need to qualify
- Owner-occupied (51%+ for 7a real estate)
- Strong personal credit (typically 680+)
- Demonstrable repayment ability
- U.S. citizen or LPR ownership
How it works
- 1
We pre-qualify the deal against current SBA lender appetite (preferred lenders only).
- 2
Build the SBA package — financials, business valuation, projections, sponsor docs.
- 3
SBA Preferred Lender underwrites and closes; funding typically in 45–90 days.
The trade-offs
Pros
- • Up to 90% financing — low down payment
- • Long amortization (25 years for real estate)
- • Competitive rates with government guarantee
Trade-offs
- • Owner-occupancy required — not for pure investment
- • Personal guarantee from all 20%+ owners
- • Documentation-heavy and longer to close
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