SBA 504 Self-Storage Facility Financing Requirements: A Comprehensive Guide

To qualify for SBA 504 self-storage financing, we look for for-profit businesses with tangible net worth under $15M, average net income under $5M, 10% to 15% owner equity injection, and relevant facility management or operational experience.
Structuring Management Buyouts Involving Commercial Real Estate via SBA Financing

Explore how to finance a management buyout (MBO) that includes commercial real estate using SBA 7(a) and 504 loans. Learn equity rules, structures, and key term
Refinancing Commercial Mortgage Balloon Payments with SBA 504 Loans: A Strategic Guide

Discover how refinancing commercial mortgage balloon payments with an SBA 504 loan eliminates maturity risk, locks in 25-year fixed rates, and optimizes cash fl
Commercial Mortgage Referral Fee Structure for Brokers: Comprehensive Guide

We typically observe commercial mortgage referral fees for brokers ranging from 0.25% to 0.50% for standard warm introductions, up to 1% to 2% (100–200 bps) for full co-brokering arrangements, payable upon successful closing.
SBA 504 CDC Referral Agreement Guide for Commercial Brokers | Thorne CRE

Understand how an SBA 504 CDC referral agreement works, including broker compensation rules, fee caps, and SBA Form 159 disclosure compliance.
Hotel Commercial Real Estate Refinancing Options: 2026 Guide

Hotel commercial real estate refinancing options include SBA 504 loans up to 90% LTV, non-recourse CMBS loans, USDA B&I loans, bridge financing, and conventional bank loans. We help owners select ideal programs based on leverage, maturity, and cash-flow needs.
SBA 504 Loan Eligible Property Types: Complete CRE Guide

Learn which commercial properties qualify for SBA 504 financing, from office and industrial facilities to special-purpose assets and occupancy rules.
Bridge to SBA Loan for Commercial Real Estate: Strategic Transition & Takeout Financing

Learn how we use bridge to SBA loans for commercial real estate to acquire, stabilize, or renovate properties fast before transitioning into long-term SBA finan
SBA Commercial Real Estate Down Payment Requirements: Complete Guide

SBA commercial real estate loans typically require a minimum 10% down payment. However, start-up businesses or special-purpose properties may require 15% to 20%. At Thorne CRE, we guide borrowers through 10% equity structuring to preserve capital.
SBA Loans for Cold Storage Facilities: Structuring 504 and 7(a) Financing for Specialized Real Estate

Explore SBA 504 and 7(a) loan options for cold storage facilities. Learn how to finance temperature-controlled real estate, specialized refrigeration infrastruc