Commercial Real Estate Loans in 2025: Own Your Space, Lock Your Rate

Commercial real estate (CRE) loans — long-term financing secured by business property — are the foundation of SMB stability in 2025. With 10–25 year terms, fixed rates from 5.75%, and SBA 504 up to 90% LTV, they let you buy, build, expand, or refinance your storefront, warehouse, or office — without draining cash flow.

At Prestige Commercial Capital, we’re SBA 504 Certified Lenders with in-house underwriting, same-week pre-approvals, and no prepayment penalties after year 5. Stop paying rent — start building equity.

As part of our Unlocking Small Business Financing in 2025: Your Complete Roadmap series, this article shows how to secure, structure, and leverage CRE loans in 2025.

Table of Contents

  • Why CRE Loans Matter in 2025
  • How Commercial Real Estate Loans Work
  • Benefits of CRE Loans
  • Strategic Uses for SMB Growth
  • Step-by-Step Guide to Securing & Managing CRE Loans
  • Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
  • How Prestige Commercial Capital Can Help
  • About the Author

Why CRE Loans Matter in 2025

Commercial property values rose 11% in 2024 (CBRE 2025), and 63% of SMBs now own vs. lease (NFIB 2025). With rising rents and remote work stabilizing, CRE loans offer:

  • Equity building
  • Rate lock-in
  • Tax-deductible interest

A 2025 NAIOP study found owner-occupiers save 28% long-term vs. leasing.

How Commercial Real Estate Loans Work

Long-term loans secured by commercial property:

  • Types:
    • Conventional (banks/credit unions)
    • SBA 7(a) CRE (up to $5M)
    • SBA 504 (up to $20M, 90% LTV)
  • Terms: 10–25 years, fully amortizing
  • Rates: 5.75–8.5% fixed (SBA 504: 10-yr Treasury + 2%)
  • Eligibility: 680+ FICO, 1.25x DSCR, 10–25% down
  • LTV: 75–90% (SBA 504 highest)

Example: Dental practice buys $1.8M building → $1.62M SBA 504 loan (90% LTV) → $162K down → $10K/month → owns in 20 years.

Benefits of CRE Loans

  • Long-Term Stability: 25-year fixed rate
  • High LTV: SBA 504 = 90% financing
  • Tax Advantages: Interest + depreciation
  • Equity Growth: Build wealth in real assets
  • No Prepay After Year 5: Refi freely

A 2025 SBA report shows SBA 504 borrowers increase net worth 41% faster than renters.

Strategic Uses for SMB Growth

CRE loans power 2025 success:

  • Owner-Occupied Purchase: Buy your office/warehouse
  • Expansion Builds: Construct new locations
  • Lease Buyouts: End rent, own the space
  • Refinancing: Pull cash from equity
  • 1031 Exchanges: Roll gains into bigger assets

Layer with ABL: Use Asset-Based Lending (Step 20) for working capital → CRE loan for property → dual growth engine.

Example: Restaurant owner uses $2.5M CRE loan → buys building → refinances in year 7 → pulls $800K cash → opens second location.

Step-by-Step Guide to Securing & Managing CRE Loans

  1. Assess Property – Appraisal + environmental (Phase I)
  2. Choose Loan Type – SBA 504 for max LTV, 7(a) for speed
  3. Submit Application – Financials, lease history, business plan
  4. Get Pre-Approved – Same week with Prestige
  5. Close in 45–60 Days – Title, insurance, final docs
  6. Manage Payments – Auto-draft, lock rate
  7. Refi or Expand – After 5 years, no penalty

Pro Tip: Use SBA 504 for new builds — only 10% down + no balloon.

Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

  • Low DSCR – Boost cash flow with Trade Credit (Step 14).
  • Environmental Flags – Order Phase I early.
  • Balloon Payments – Avoid — use fully amortizing SBA 504.
  • High Down Payment – SBA 504 = 10%, not 25%.
  • Rate Shock – Lock 25-year fixed now.

Learn More: Avoiding Financing Pitfalls

How Prestige Commercial Capital Can Help

CRE loans are complex — but SBA expertise wins. Prestige offers:

  • SBA 504 Certified Lender
  • 90% LTV, 25-year fixed
  • Same-week pre-approvals
  • In-house appraisals
  • ABL + CRE bundles
  • Business funding up to $2M

We provide free consultations to build your property + cash flow stack.

Contact us for a same-week CRE pre-approval.

About the Author

This guide is by Prestige Commercial Capital, an Orange, CA-based lender empowering small businesses. We offer business lines of credit up to $150,000, same-day Microfunding ($5,000-$20,000), CoreRate Preferred Funding, business funding up to $2M, SBA loans, equipment leasing, inventory financing, bridge loans, asset-based lending, franchise financing, and commercial real estate loans.

Contact us at https://prestigecommercialcapital.com or (888) 913-2240.

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Consult a professional for personalized advice.

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Buy or refi your business property with SBA 504 (90% LTV, 5.75%+ fixed). Same-week pre-approval. Free quote.

Location: Orange, CA, USA

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