Commercial real estate lenders
Banks, credit unions and CRE lenders lend it. They look at the property, its income and your equity. 561 lenders offer commercial real estate loans across the US and Canada, usually from $250k to $25M. Last checked Nov 1, 2026.
- lenders
- 561
- loan officers
- 2
- verified
- 4
- places
- 59
Who lends it and what they look for
Banks, credit unions and commercial real estate lenders finance the purchase, build out and refinance of business property, and SBA 504 lenders cover owner occupied buildings with a lower down payment. For a building your own business uses, the lender underwrites your company's cash flow first and the property second. For investment property it looks at rents and occupancy. Expect an appraisal, an environmental report, your down payment and two to three years of business and personal returns.
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Who offers commercial real estate loans?
Banks, credit unions and dedicated CRE lenders, with SBA 504 lenders and CDCs for owner occupied buildings in the US.
What do commercial real estate lenders look for?
Cash flow or rent that covers the payment, the appraised value, your down payment, environmental clearance and two to three years of returns.
How does a lender get on the register?
Entries start from public records. Standing rises as the lender claims its entry, adds its loan officers and verifies its details.
How many commercial real estate lenders are on the register?
561 today, with 2 loan officers who work at them, across the US and Canada. Any lender can claim its entry and correct its details.