SBA 504 loan

An SBA 504 loan is for business owners who want to expand through land, building acquisition, construction or purchase equipment.

SBA 504 loan at a glance

Loan amount up to $5.5 million

Buy equipment and machinery

Fees may be rolled into the loan

Fully fixed rates available

Use for real estate purchase or expansion

Are you eligible for an SBA 504 loan?

Small businesses must meet specific criteria to be eligible for an SBA 504 loan. As an SBA preferred lender, our specialized SBA Banker can customize a plan for your business needs.

SBA 504 loan details

    • Certified Development Companies (CDCs) portion is a long-term fully amortizing loan
    • Expansion of the business based on current and/or projected cash flow
    • Low down payment
    • Variable and fixed-rate options available
    • Speak to an SBA Banker about fees associated with SBA loans

    Borrower contribution: typically 10% to 20% of total project costs

  • This loan structure includes Regions Bank, a CDC-SBA partner and the borrower.

    • Regions permanent loan portion is dependent on the total project size
    • SBA guaranteed maximum loan amount up to $5.5 million
    • Borrower contribution minimum of 10% of the project
  • Regions

    • Equipment: 7-year loan term minimum, with amortization of either 10, 20 or 25 years based on remaining useful life of the asset
    • Real estate: 10-year loan term minimum, with amortization of either 10, 20 or 25 years based on remaining useful life of the asset

    CDC

    • Equipment: 10, 20 or 25 years, fully amortizing, based on remaining useful life of the asset
    • Real estate: 10, 20 or 25 years, fully amortizing, based on remaining useful life of the asset

SBA 504 loan FAQ

  • An SBA 504 loan provides financing for long-term fixed assets that help create jobs and promote business growth. Learn more about SBA 504 loans by visiting sba.gov.

  • An SBA 504 loan typically follows a 50, 40, 10 structure where 50% of the loan comes from the bank, 40% from a CDC and 10% from the small business owner.

    • Land purchase and development
    • Commercial real estate
    • New construction
    • Expansion or renovation of current buildings
    • Equipment that can be used for longer than 10 years
    • Debt refinance
    • Fixed assets from acquiring a business
  • The borrower’s responsibilities include personal and business tax returns, financial statements and additional business forms and documentation based on the request.

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