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SBA CDC: Certified Development Companies

Looking for SBA CDC loan providers? Our comprehensive directory of SBA Certified Development Companies (CDCs) connects small business owners with authorized 504 loan program lenders nationwide. CDCs are SBA-approved nonprofit organizations that help entrepreneurs secure affordable, long-term financing for major fixed assets through the SBA 504 loan program. Whether you’re planning commercial real estate acquisition, equipment purchases, or facility renovations, finding the right CDC is essential for accessing these government-backed loans with low down payments and favorable terms. Browse our searchable database of SBA-approved CDCs by location, industry expertise, and loan volume to find the perfect financing partner for your small business expansion needs.

Lender NameCityStatePhoneWebsite
504 Capital CorporationChesapeakeVA757-623-2691
Advantage Certified Development Corporation (Link is external)Long BeachCA562-983-7450advantagecdc.org
Alliance Lending Corporation (Link is external)Fort WorthTX817-871-6444alliancecdc.com
Alloy Development Co., Inc.CincinnatiOH513-458-2211
Ally Dakota Development, Inc. (Link is external)Rapid CitySD605-716-0012bhced.org
Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation (Link is external)AltoonaPA814-944-6113abcdcorp.org
Altura Community Consulting & Business Finance (Link is external)RexburgID208-589-7208thedevco.net
Ameritrust CDC (Link is external)EdmondsWA425-787-6100ameritrustcdc.com
AMPAC Tri-State CDC, Inc. (Link is external)OntarioCA909-915-1706ampac.com
Amplio Economic Development Corporation (Link is external)Arden HillsMN651-631-4900amplioedc.com/sba-504-loans
Appalachian Development Corporation (Link is external)GreenvilleSC864-382-2358adcloans.com
Arcata Economic Development Corporation (Link is external)EurekaCA707-798-6132northedgefinancing.org
Arizona Capital Source (Link is external)TucsonAZ520-600-3744azcapitalsource.com
Ark-Tex Regional Development Company, Inc.TexarkanaTX903-832-8636
B:Side Capital (Link is external)PhoenixAZ303-657-0010bsidecapital.org
B:Side Capital (Link is external)DenverCO303-657-0010bsidecapital.org
B:Side Capital (Link is external)Santa FeNM303-657-0010bsidecapital.org
B:Side Capital (Link is external)LehiUT303-657-0010bsidecapital.org
Bay Area Employment Development CompanyConcordCA925-926-1020
Bay Colony Development Corporation (Link is external)WalthamMA781-891-3594baycolony.org
Big Sky Economic Development Corporation (Link is external)BillingsMT406-869-8403bigskyeconomicdevelopment.org
Birmingham Citywide Local Development CompanyBirminghamAL205-250-6380
Black Hawk Economic Development, Inc. (Link is external)WaterlooIA319-235-2960bhed.org
Black Hills Community Economic Development (Link is external)Rapid CitySD605-716-0012bhced.org
Brightbridge, Inc. (Link is external)ChattanoogaTN423-424-4227brightbridgeinc.org
Brownsville Local Development Company, Inc. (Link is external)BrownsvilleTX956-546-4020bdfoftexas.com
Business and Community Lenders of Texas (Link is external)AustinTX512-912-9884bcloftexas.org
Business Development Corporation (Link is external)South BendIN574-288-5758bdcloan.com
Business Expansion Funding Corporation (Link is external)CharlotteNC704-414-3001befcor.com
Business Finance CapitalLos AngelesCA213-999-1481
Business Finance Group, Inc. (Link is external)FairfaxVA703-352-0504businessfinancegroup.org
Business Initiative Corporation of New York (Link is external)BronxNY718-590-3980bicofny.org
C.C.D. Business Development Corporation – Gold BeachGold BeachOR541-672-6728
California Statewide Certified Development Corporation (Link is external)DavisCA530-902-0020calstatewide.com
Cape and Islands Community Development, Inc. (Link is external)CentervilleMA508-362-3755coastalcommunitycapital.org
Capital Access Corporation-Kentucky (Link is external)LouisvilleKY502-584-2175cac-ky.org
Capital Access Group, Inc. (Link is external)San FranciscoCA415-217-7600capitalaccess.com
Capital Certified Development Corporation (Link is external)AustinTX512-327-9229capitalcdc.com
Capital Certified Development Corporation (Link is external)ClarksvilleAR479-629-8135capitalcdc.com
Capital Certified Development Corporation (Link is external)AlbuquerqueNM505-206-3243capitalcdc.com
Capital Matrix, Inc. (Link is external)BoiseID208-383-3473capitalmatrix.org
Capital Partners Certified Development Company (Link is external)AtlantaGA404-475-6002cpcdc.com
Capital Regional Development Council (Link is external)ConcordNH603-228-1872crdc-nh.com
Caprock Business Finance Corporation, Inc.LubbockTX806-762-8721
Carolina Business Capital (Link is external)CharlotteNC704-373-1233cbc504.com
Cascade Capital CorporationAkronOH330-379-3160
Cascade Capital Funding (Link is external)SalemOR503-990-6868cascadecapitalfunding.com
Catawba Regional Development Corporation (Link is external)Rock HillSC803-327-9041catawbacog.org
CCD Business Development Corporation (Link is external)RoseburgOR541-672-6728ccdbusiness.org
CCD Business Development Corporation – Coos BayCoos BayOR541-756-4101
CDC Small Business Finance Corporation (Link is external)San DiegoCA619-291-3594cdcloans.com
Cen Cal Business Finance Group (Link is external)FresnoCA559-227-1158cencalfinance.com
Central Minnesota Development Company (Link is external)AndoverMN763-784-3337cmdcbusinessloans.com
Central Mississippi Development Company, Inc. (Link is external)PearlMS601-981-1511cmpdd.org
Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina (Link is external)ColumbiaSC803-798-4064businessdevelopment.org
Chesapeake Business Finance Corporation (Link is external)BethesdaMD240-224-0217chesapeake504.com
Chesapeake Business Finance Corporation (Link is external)WashingtonDC240-224-0217chesapeake504.com
Citywide Small Business Development Corporation (Link is external)DaytonOH937-226-0457citywidedev.com
Clay-Platte Development Corporation (Link is external)Kansas CityMO816-468-4989simplymorefinancing.com
Coastal Area District Development Authority, Inc. (Link is external)BrunswickGA912-261-2500cadda-sba.org
Community Capital Development Corporation (Link is external)DublinOH614-645-6171ccdcorp.org
Community Certified Development Corporation (Link is external)HoustonTX713-457-1650communitybusinessfinance.com
Community Development Corporation of Fort Wayne (Link is external)Fort WayneIN260-427-1125cdcein.org
Community Development Resources (Link is external)LincolnNE402-436-2386cdr-nebraska.org
Community Economic Development Company of Colorado (Link is external)DenverCO303-893-8989cedco.org
Community Investment Corporation (Link is external)HamdenCT203-776-6172ciclending.com
Community Ventures (Link is external)LexingtonKY859-231-0054cvky.org
Corporation Para el Financiamiento Empresarial Del Comerico y de Las Comunidades (Link is external)San JuanPR787-756-5080lendreams.com
CSRA Local Development Corporation (Link is external)ColumbiaSC706-210-2010csrardc.org
CSRA Local Development Corporation (Link is external)AugustaGA706-210-2010csrardc.org
Dakota Business Finance (Link is external)Sioux FallsSD605-367-5353dakotabusinessfinance.com/loan_information/index.php
Dakota Business Finance CDC, South Dakota (Link is external)Sioux FallsSD605-367-5394dakotabusinessfinance.com
Dakota Business Lending (Link is external)BozemanMTdakotabusinesslending.com/montana
Dakota Business Lending (Link is external)WorthingtonMNdakotabusinesslending.com/loans/sba-504
Dakota Business Lending (Link is external)FargoNDdakotabusinesslending.com
Delaware Community Development Corporation (Link is external)WilmingtonDEwedco.org
E.C.I.A. Business Growth, Inc.DubuqueIA
East Texas Regional Development Company, Inc. (Link is external)KilgoreTXetrdc.com
Eastern Idaho Development Corporation (Link is external)PocatelloIDeidevco.org
Eastern Maine Development Corporation (Link is external)BangorMEemdc.org
Economic Development Corp. of Jefferson County, MO (Link is external)HillsboroMOjeffcountymo.org
EDC Finance Corporation (Link is external)LancasterPAedcfinancecorp.com
EDC Loan Corporation (Link is external)Kansas CityMOedckc.com
Elevated Lending Certified Development Company (Link is external)AlbuquerqueNMelcdc.com
Empire State Certified Development Corporation (Link is external)LathamNYnybdc.com
Enterprise Development Corporation (Link is external)ColumbiaMOentdevcorp.org
Evergreen Business Capital (Link is external)SeattleWAevergreen504.com
Evergreen Business Capital (Link is external)PortlandORevergreen504.com
Evergreen Business Capital (Link is external)Coeur d’ AleneIDevergreen504.com
Evergreen Business Capital (Link is external)AnchorageAKevergreen504.com
First District Development Company (Link is external)WatertownSDfddc.1stdistrict.org
Florida Business Development Corp. (Link is external)TampaFLfbdc.net
Florida Business Development Corp. (Alabama) (Link is external)MontgomeryALfbdc.net
Florida First Capital Finance Corporation, Inc. (Link is external)TallahasseeFLffcfc.com
Frontier Financial Partners, Inc. (Link is external)EmporiaKSfrontierfinancialpartners.com
Georgia Certified Development Corporation (Link is external)AtlantaGAgacdc.com
Georgia Small Business Capital (Link is external)MiltonGAga504.com
Granite State Economic Development CorporationPortsmouthNH
Great Lakes Commercial Finance (Link is external)GrandvilleMIgrowmichigan.com
Greater Sacramento Certified Development Corporation (Link is external)North HighlandsCAgscdc.com
Greater Syracuse Business Development Corporation (Link is external)SyracuseNYgsbdc.com
Greater Texas Capital Corporation (Link is external)TylerTXgetcdc.org
Growth Capital Corp.ClevelandOH
Heartland Business Capital, Inc. (Link is external)Overland ParkKShbcloans.com
HEDCO Local Development Corporation (Link is external)HonoluluHIhedcoldc.com
High Plains Financial, Inc. (Link is external)Great FallsMTgrowgreatfallsmontana.org
Housatonic Industrial Development Corporation (Link is external)DanburyCThidc-ct.org
Houston-Galveston Area Local Development Corporation (Link is external)HoustonTXhgaldc.com/Home.aspx
Illinois Business Financial Services (Link is external)PeoriaILibfs.org
Independent Development Services CorporationFort MyersFL
Indiana Statewide Certified Development Corporation (Link is external)IndianapolisINcambridgecapitalmgmt.com
Intermountain Business Lending, Inc. (Link is external)OgdenUTutahcdc.com
Iowa Business Growth Company (Link is external)JohnstonIAiowabusinessgrowth.com
JEDCO Development Corp (Link is external)AvondaleLAjedco.org
Lake Agassiz Certified Development Company (Link is external)FargoNDlakeagassiz.com
Lewis & Clark Certified Development Company (Link is external)MandanNDlcdgroup.org
LiftFund (Link is external)San AntonioTXliftfund.com
Lone Star State Capital Corporation (Link is external)HoustonTXhbdinc.org
Louisiana Capital Certified Development Company, Inc. (Link is external)LafayetteLAlouisianacapital.com
Marketing Small Business Finance Corporation (Link is external)San JuanPRmarketingsba.com/home.html
Mentor Economic Assistance CorporationMentorOH
Meramec Regional Development CorporationSt. JamesMO
Metro Area Development Corporation (Link is external)Oklahoma CityOKmadco.net
Michigan Certified Development Corporation (Link is external)East LansingMImichigancdc.org
Mid-Cumberland Area Development Corporation (Link is external)NashvilleTNmadc.us
Minnesota Business Finance Corporation (Link is external)St. CloudMNmbfc.org/sba-loans
Mo-Kan Development, Inc. (Link is external)St. JosephMOmo-kan.org
Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation (Link is external)RochesterNYmonroecountybusiness.org
Mountain West Small Business Finance (Link is external)Salt Lake CityUTmwsbf.com
Nebraska Economic Development Corporation (Link is external)LincolnNEnedcoloans.org
NEPA Business Alliance Finance Corporation (Link is external)PittstonPAnepa-alliance.org
Nevada State Development Corp. – Reno Office (Link is external)RenoNVnsdc.com
Nevada State Development Corporation (Link is external)Las VegasNVnsdc.com
New England Certified Development Corporation (Link is external)WakefieldMAcdcnewengland.com
New Orleans Regional Business Development Loan Corporation (Link is external)New OrleansLArlcsbidco.com
North Texas Certified Development Corporation (Link is external)PlanoTXnorthtexascdc.com
Northeastern Economic Development Company of PA-CDC, Inc. (Link is external)DunmorePAnedcocdc.com
Northwest Business Development Association (Link is external)Spokane ValleyWAnwbusiness.org
Northwest Business Development Association (Link is external)BoiseIDnwbusiness.org
Northwest Business Development Association (Link is external)EugeneORnwbusiness.org
Northwest Ohio Development Assistance CorporationToledoOH
Oakland County Business Finance Corporation (Link is external)WaterfordMIoakgov.com
Ocean State Business Development Authority (Link is external)ProvidenceRIosbda.com
Ohio Statewide Development Corporation (Link is external)ColumbusOHosdc.net
Panhandle Area Council, Inc. (Link is external)Hayden LakeIDpacni.org
PeopleFund CDC (Link is external)AustinTXpeoplefund.org
Piedmont Business Capital (Link is external)GreensboroNCpiedmontbusinesscapital.org
Pikes Peak Regional Development Corporation (Link is external)Colorado SpringsCOpprdc.com
Pivotal Business Partners (Link is external)Des MoinesIApivotaliowa.com
Preferred Lending Partners (Link is external)LakewoodCOpreferredlendingpartners.com
Premier Capital Corporation (Link is external)IndianapolisIN504partner.com
Prince George’s County Financial Services CorporationLargoMD
Provident Business Financial Services, Inc. (Link is external)West ColumbiaSCprovidentbfs.com
Purchase Area Development District (Link is external)MayfieldKYpurchaseadd.org
PursuitOaklandNJ
PYMES Financial Partners, Inc. (Link is external)San JuanPRpymesfinancial.com
Racine County Business Development Corporation (Link is external)SturtevantWIblp504.com
Rappahannock Economic Development Corporation (Link is external)FredericksburgVAredco504.org
Rappahannock Economic Development Corporation (Link is external)North BethesdaMDredco504.org
Region IV Development Corporation (Link is external)Twin FallsIDrivda.org
Regional Business Assistance Corporation (RBAC) (Link is external)MercervilleNJrbacloan.com
Regional Development Company (Link is external)ValparaisoINrdc504.org
Regional Development Funding CorporationPittsburghPA
Rockford Local Development Corporation (Link is external)RockfordILrldc.us
Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc. (Link is external)DurantOKreiok.org
Rural Missouri, Inc. (Link is external)Jefferson CityMOrmiinc.org
Sabre Finance (Link is external)BirminghamALsabrefinance.org
Sabre Finance (Link is external)BirminghamALsabrefinance.org
San Fernando Valley Small Business Development Corp. (Link is external)Los AngelesCAgoldenstatecdc.org
SEDA-COG Local Development Corporation (Link is external)LewisburgPAseda-cog.org
Siouxland Economic Development Corporation (Link is external)Sioux CityIAsiouxlandedc.com
Six Bridges Capital CorporationLittle RockAR
Small Business Access Partners Inc. (Link is external)GainesvilleGAsbaploans.com
Small Business Assistance Corporation (Link is external)SavannahGAsbacsav.com
Small Business Capital Corporation (Link is external)TulsaOKsbcc-ok.com
Small Business Growth Corporation (Link is external)SpringfieldILgrowthcorp.com
So Cal CDC (Link is external)Mission HillsCAsocalcdc.com
SomerCor 504, Inc. (Link is external)ChicagoILsomercor.com
South Central Illinois Regional Planning & Development Commission (Link is external)SalemILscirpdc.com
South Central Kansas Economic Development District, Inc. (Link is external)Bel AireKSsckedd.org
South Central Tennessee Development Corporation (Link is external)Mt. PleasantTN504loan.org
South Dakota Development Corporation (Link is external)Sioux FallsSDthinksddc.com
South Eastern Economic Development Company of Pennsylvania (Link is external)ExtonPAseedcopa.com
South Eastern Economic Development Corporation (Link is external)TauntonMAseedcorp.com
Southeast Texas Economic Development Foundation (Link is external)BeaumontTXsetedf.org
Southeastern Minnesota 504 Development Corporation Inc.RochesterMN
Southern Development Council (Link is external)Mountain BrookALsdcinc.org
Southern Georgia Area Development CorporationValdostaGA
Southern Maine Finance Agency Certified Development CorporationBiddefordME
Southland Economic Development Corporation (Link is external)Santa AnaCAsouthlandedc.com
St. Charles County Economic Development Council (Link is external)St. CharlesMOedcscc.com
St. Louis Local Development CompanySt. LouisMO
STL Partnership (Link is external)St. LouisMOstlpartnership.com
Success Capital Expansion & Development Corporation (Link is external)ModestoCAsuccesscapitalsba.com
Sunshine State Economic Development Corporation (Link is external)ClearwaterFLsedco504.com
Superior California Economic Development, Inc. (Link is external)ReddingCAscedd.org
Texas Certified Development Company, Inc. (Link is external)AustinTXtxcdc.com
Texas Panhandle Regional Development Corporation (Link is external)AmarilloTXamarilloedc.com
The Pennsylvania Community Development and Finance Corporation (Link is external)ReadingPApcdfc.com
The UCEDC (Link is external)CranfordNJucedc.com
Three Rivers Local Development Company, Inc. (Link is external)PontotocMStrpdd.com
TMC Financing (Link is external)OaklandCAtmcfinancing.com
TMC Financing (Link is external)GilbertAZtmcfinancing.com
TMC Financing (Link is external)Las VegasNVtmcfinancing.com
TMC Financing (Link is external)PortlandORtmcfinancing.com
TMC Financing (Link is external)HonoluluHItmcfinancing.com
True Access Capital CorporationWilmingtonDE
Tulsa Economic Development Corporation (Link is external)TulsaOKtedcnet.com
Twin Cities-Metro Certified Development Company (Link is external)Vadnais HeightsMN504lending.com
Valley Economic Development Partners. (Link is external)YoungstownOHvalleyedp.com
Vermont 504 Corporation (Link is external)MontpelierVTveda.org
Wakarusa Valley Development, Inc. (Link is external)LawrenceKSwakarusavalley.org
WBD, Inc. (Link is external)MadisonWIwbd.org
WBD, Inc. (Link is external)StillwaterMNwbd.org
Wessex 504 Corporation (Link is external)Arlington HeightsILwessex504.com
West Central Partnership, Inc. (Link is external)PerrysburgOHanchorsba.com
Worcester Business Development Corporation (Link is external)WorcesterMAthewbdc.com
Wyoming Capital Access (Link is external)CasperWYwyomingcapitalaccess.com/

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is an SBA Certified Development Company (CDC)?
A: A Certified Development Company (CDC) is a nonprofit organization certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide 504 loans to small businesses for major fixed assets such as commercial real estate, heavy equipment, or major renovations. CDCs work with conventional lenders to structure these government-backed loans, typically offering lower down payments and longer terms than traditional financing options.

Q: How does the SBA 504 loan program work?
A: The SBA 504 loan program typically involves three parties: the borrower (small business), a conventional lender (usually a bank), and a CDC. The conventional lender provides 50% of the project cost, the CDC provides 40% (backed by an SBA guarantee), and the small business owner contributes a minimum 10% down payment. This structure allows small businesses to access affordable, long-term fixed-rate financing for major capital investments.

Q: What are the benefits of working with a CDC for SBA 504 loans?
A: Working with a CDC offers several advantages, including lower down payments (typically 10% versus 20-25% for conventional loans), longer repayment terms (10, 20, or 25 years), fixed interest rates, and the ability to include soft costs like appraisals and environmental studies in the total project financing. CDCs also provide guidance throughout the application process.

Q: How do I find the right CDC for my business needs?
A: When selecting a CDC, consider factors such as their geographic service area, industry expertise, loan volume, processing times, and customer service reputation. Our directory allows you to search for CDCs by location and filter by these important criteria to find the best match for your specific business needs.

Q: What types of projects qualify for SBA 504 financing through CDCs?
A: SBA 504 loans through CDCs can finance the purchase, construction, or renovation of commercial real estate; the acquisition of heavy machinery and equipment with a useful life of at least 10 years; and in some cases, refinancing of existing debt related to fixed assets. Projects must be for owner-occupied businesses, with at least 51% of the property occupied by the business.

Q: What other resources are available for SBA loans?
A: Other resources provided by Bigger Bottom Line include:

Q: How do I get assistance in getting an SBA or other business loan?
A: Contact the experts! We can assist from advising which lenders to submit to all the way through to developing & submitting a complete business loan package and anything in between. Contact us now for a free evaluation.

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