7a

SBA 7(a)

General Small Business Loan

The SBA’s most widely used program. Covers working capital, equipment, real estate, and refinancing for most business types. No minimum time in business — startup businesses are considered.

Program Parameters

Amount$150,000 – $5,000,000
Terms5 to 25 years, fully amortized
CollateralNo hard collateral programs available
Time in BusinessNo minimum — startup businesses considered
GeographicAll 50 states and DC
Pre-QualificationNo impact to credit

Section 179 & Equipment Financing

Equipment financed through an SBA 7(a) program typically remains eligible for the Section 179 deduction — the full purchase price may be deductible in the year the equipment is placed in service, regardless of financing. The 2026 deduction limit is $2,560,000. Consult your tax advisor to confirm eligibility.

Who This Program Serves

Independent businesses — working capital, equipment, real estate
Purchasing, starting, or expanding a business
Equipment acquisition and leasehold improvements
Commercial real estate purchase or refinance
Startups with strong collateral and experience
Most business types, including franchises

SBA International Trade Loan

SBA ITL financing available for food supply chain businesses and small manufacturers — with enhanced benefits under federal trade and manufacturing support programs.

504

SBA 504

Equipment & Owner-Occupied Real Estate

Long-term fixed-asset financing for businesses acquiring heavy equipment, building out facilities, or purchasing owner-occupied commercial real estate. 90% LTV with long fixed terms — structured for major capital expenditures.

Program Parameters

AmountUp to $10M
LTVUp to 90%
UseHeavy equipment, cleanroom build-out, owner-occupied facility
OccupancyOwner must occupy 51% or more of the property

Program Restriction

SBA 504 does not apply to investment properties or rental income properties. Owner-operators only.

Who This Program Serves

Acquiring or expanding owned facilities
Heavy and specialized equipment acquisition
Facility build-outs and renovations
Owner-operators purchasing their occupied building
Debt consolidation through real estate refinancing

Full Program Suite

Five programs.
One institutional relationship.

Access to a full suite of government backed and conventional business financing programs — placed through a single institutional lender with SBA Preferred Lender status.

  • SBA 7(a) — General small business
  • SBA 504 — Equipment & owner-occupied real estate
  • SBA Express — Expedited approvals up to $500K
  • Conventional Business Term — Non-SBA financing
  • Commercial Real Estate — Acquisition & construction

SBA MARC Program

Revolving credit built for manufacturers.

The SBA Manufacturing Revolving Credit program provides sustained working capital access for recurring production needs — materials, payroll timing gaps, and contract fulfillment — without repeated application cycles.

MARC Parameters

AmountUp to $5M
Structure10-year revolving + 10-year fixed
EligibilityManufacturing businesses (NAICS 31–33)
UseWorking capital, materials, contract fulfillment

Get Started

Direct to our institutional
SBA Preferred Lender.

Complete a brief inquiry on our secure lander. Your information routes directly to our institutional SBA lending team — and a specialist will be in touch to discuss your options. No impact to your credit.

Important Disclosures

SBA programs are placed through an institutional lender with SBA Preferred Lender status. Program availability, loan amounts, terms, and eligibility are subject to SBA guidelines and lender underwriting at the time of application. The SBA guaranty fee waiver for NAICS 31–33 manufacturers applies to the SBA portion of closing costs only, through September 30, 2026; Lamare Capital origination fees remain and this is not a zero-cost transaction. SBA 504 applies to owner-occupied commercial real estate only and does not apply to investment or rental income properties. Section 179 information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice; consult a qualified tax advisor. No hard collateral and startup eligibility are subject to lender review and approval. Lamare Capital is a DFPI-Licensed Commercial Finance Broker, License #60DBO-185415. This page does not constitute a commitment to lend.