SBA Loans for Specialty Retail Stores
11,465 SBA loans have funded specialty retail stores nationwide, averaging $171K across 1,095 active SBA lenders, at an average note rate of 6.6%. SBA 7(a) loans up to $5M fund buying a specialty retail business and inventory and store fixtures; SBA 504 loans cover owner-occupied real estate and equipment with as little as 10% down. PeerSense reads this lending history and matches you to the lender most likely to fund a specialty retail store.
Published: ·Last updated: ·By Ed Freeman, Capital Advisor. PeerSense
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan records (NAICS 453998), 2000 to present.
11,465
SBA Loans Funded
$171K
Average Loan
6.6%
Avg Note Rate
8 yrs
Avg Term
1,095
Active Lenders
22.4%
Charge-Off Rate (resolved-loan basis)
What specialty retail stores use SBA loans for
Where specialty retail stores get SBA financing
| State | SBA Loans | Capital Deployed |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1,262 | $310.5M |
| Texas | 902 | $165.8M |
| Florida | 668 | $112.6M |
| New York | 641 | $83.5M |
| Ohio | 556 | $68.0M |
SBA lenders active with specialty retail stores
Ranked by real SBA funding activity in California, the top state for specialty retail stores. PeerSense routes your deal to the lender most likely to approve and price it. You work with us, not a call list.
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How specialty retail stores qualify for an SBA loan
SBA 7(a) loans are the most common path for specialty retail stores financing buying a specialty retail business. They run up to $5M, fund up to 90% of a project, and amortize over 10 years for a business purchase or up to 25 years when real estate is included. SBA 504 loans pair a bank loan with a CDC debenture for owner-occupied real estate and heavy equipment, typically at 10% down.
With 11,465 loans on record across 1,095 lenders and a 22.4% historical charge-off rate, specialty retail stores are a well-understood credit to SBA lenders, but not every lender is active in this profession or comfortable with its deal structure. PeerSense reads the lending history and routes your deal to the lender most likely to approve and price it, then stays with you through closing.