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Hotels & Hospitality
Boutique, motel, resort, luxury. SBA 504 dominates hotel financing — 25-year fixed rates on 35% of the deal.
High intent
Business Acquisitions
Buy an existing business with 10% down using SBA 7(a). Goodwill, customer lists, and intangibles all financeable.
9 guides
Medical & Healthcare
Medical office buildings, dental practices, veterinary clinics. Strong SBA category with low default rates.
5 guides
Franchise Financing
Franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and working capital via SBA 7(a). 2,500+ approved franchises.
5 guides
Restaurants & Food
Restaurants, breweries, food truck commissaries. Cash-flow underwriting is the central challenge.
5 guides
Multifamily / Mixed-Use
SBA limits apply — multifamily is only SBA-eligible when owner-occupies a substantial portion or qualifies as mixed-use.
2 guides
Self Storage
SBA 504 is the dominant tool for self-storage acquisition and ground-up. Low operating cost, strong DSCR.
2 guides
Gas Stations
Special-purpose property with environmental considerations. 15% down minimum on 504.
2 guides
Car Wash
Tunnel, express, and self-serve. 504 financing for real estate, 7(a) for equipment and working capital.
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Commercial Real Estate
Owner-occupied office, retail, industrial. The 504 program is purpose-built for this category.
Build
Commercial Construction
Ground-up construction with 504 (interim + permanent) or 7(a). Special draw structures apply.
Mixed
Other Industries
Daycare, salons, gyms, laundromats, warehouses, breweries. Browse all niche industry guides.
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