How to Finance a Self-Storage Facility with an SBA Loan | Thorne CRE

To finance a self-storage facility with an SBA loan, we recommend securing an SBA 7(a) or 504 loan. Prepare a detailed business plan, financial projections, personal guarantees, and a 10-15% down payment working with an approved SBA lender.
SBA 504 Loan Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate

Learn SBA 504 loan occupancy rules for commercial property. Qualify with 51% occupancy for existing buildings or 60% for new construction with 90% LTV.
SBA Commercial Real Estate Loan Pre-Approval Timeline

Discover the SBA commercial real estate loan pre-approval timeline. Get pre-approved in 3 to 10 days, with full funding taking 60 to 90 business days.
SBA 504 vs 7(a) for Owner-Occupied Real Estate Guide

Compare SBA 504 vs. 7(a) loans for owner-occupied commercial real estate. Learn rates, down payments, occupancy rules, and project size limits to choose.
SBA 504 Commercial Real Estate Loan Requirements Guide

SBA 504 commercial real estate loan requirements mandate 51% owner occupancy, a 10% down payment, and net worth under $20M. Learn how to qualify today.
Tailored Commercial Financing: Property Buyer Guide

Explore tailored commercial property financing options, understand key metrics like LTV and DSCR, and learn pre-approval steps for buyer success.
Commercial Real Estate Financing Perspectives | Thorne CRE

Explore commercial real estate financing insights, expert lending perspectives, and capital strategies from the advisory team at Thorne CRE.
Commercial Real Estate SBA Loan Down Payment Requirements: An Advisor’s Guide

We find SBA commercial real estate loans typically require a 10% minimum down payment for standard owner-occupied properties. However, special-purpose real estate or start-up businesses may require a 15% to 20% equity injection.
Owner-Occupied Commercial Property Financing Options

Explore owner-occupied commercial property financing options, including SBA 504, SBA 7(a), and conventional loans, with equity requirements down to 10%.
Commercial Bridge Loan to SBA 504 Takeout Financing

Learn how commercial bridge loans provide fast interim financing before an SBA 504 debenture takes out the bridge debt into low-rate fixed financing.