Permanent Loan –Similar to a residential mortgage, a permanent, conventional loan is the first loan on a commercial property.
This loan carries a minimum 5-year repayment term.
Small Business Association (SBA) Financing – The SBA guarantees multiple loan programs through approved lenders.
There are two types of SBA loans that are commonly used to finance commercial real estate.
SBA 504 – Provides long-term, fixed-rate financing for owner-occupied small business properties. Proceeds from a loan can be
used for real estate financing, refinancing, and certain soft costs. A 504 loan can be an attractive alternative to a conventional
commercial loan because it typically comes with a lower down payment requirement for qualified borrowers. The maximum
repayment term on loans for real estate is 25 years.
SBA 7A –The 7a was created to finance higher-risk loans, like a business and building purchases. Interest rates are typically
adjustable and tied to the prime rate. Up-front costs are higher than a 504 loan. The maximum repayment term on loans
for real estate is 25 years.