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Commercial

Owner-occupied commercial loan

The short answer This finances property used by your own operating business. Conventional commercial loans and eligible SBA structures can differ in occupancy rules, down payment, repayment and permitted uses. Both your business cash flow and the property's suitability matter. It is different from a mortgage on a home you live in.

Last reviewed: October 18, 2026 · General education, not a loan offer or approval. Availability and terms depend on the lender, the property and your file.

It may fit if

  • Your business will operate from the building you want to buy or refinance.
  • Your business has cash flow you can document.
  • You want to compare conventional commercial and SBA options.

Tradeoffs to weigh

  • Each financing source sets its own occupancy requirements.
  • Down payment, repayment terms and permitted uses differ between structures.
  • Financing renovation in the same loan depends on the structure and its disbursement process.

What to have ready

  • What your business does and how it will use the property.
  • How much of the building your business will occupy.
  • Your business entity and time in business.
  • Property type and location.
  • Whether you're buying or refinancing, and your goal.

Questions people ask

Does renting one room in a building make my business owner-occupied?

Not automatically. The financing source's occupancy requirements apply.

Can it finance renovation too?

Some structures can. Confirm the permitted project and how funds are disbursed.

Your next step

Tell me what you're trying to do. I'll check which options fit your situation and walk you through the tradeoffs.

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Marcus Wright · Loan Officer, NMLS #2789841

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  1. 1. Tell me your goalCall, book a time or send a note. No SSN and no credit check to start a conversation.
  2. 2. I compare your optionsI look at your income, property and plans, and explain the costs and tradeoffs of each route in plain language.
  3. 3. Apply when you're readyYou apply through a secure application. The lender's underwriting makes the final decision, and I keep you updated until closing.
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