
Commercial Loans and Financing in Texas
Compare Texas commercial real estate loans, SBA financing, bridge loans, construction financing, equipment loans, and working capital options for business purpose transactions statewide.
Texas commercial financing can support owner occupied property, investment real estate, business acquisitions, equipment, construction, and working capital. Depending on the transaction, borrowers may consider a commercial mortgage for stabilized property, SBA financing for eligible business uses, bridge financing for transitional real estate, construction financing for qualifying projects, equipment financing, or a working capital facility.
CapitalAx is a commercial loan broker, not a direct lender. We help Texas borrowers compare available lending channels and prepare a financing request for lender review. The lender makes its own underwriting and approval decision, and rates, loan proceeds, timing, leverage, and eligibility depend on the property or business, borrower, market, and lender.
Texas transactions can differ substantially by property type and market. Office, healthcare, and technology activity affect many Austin and Dallas Fort Worth requests; industrial and logistics demand shape opportunities in Houston, El Paso, Laredo, and the I 35 corridor; and San Antonio, Lubbock, and other Texas markets each have their own borrower, property, and lender considerations. The appropriate financing structure depends on the deal rather than the city name alone.
Austin
Austin grew from a state capital into a national technology hub, and the commercial lending market grew with it. Tesla's...
North Austin
North Austin became its own commercial center. The Domain anchors a mixed use hub that attracts national retailers, corp...
Leander
Leander went from 7,500 people in 2000 to over 75,000 today. That kind of growth creates commercial lending demand at ev...
Bastrop
Bastrop has become one of the most compelling growth stories in Central Texas. Tesla's Gigafactory sits just north of th...
El Paso
El Paso is the largest U.S. city on the Mexican border, and its economy reflects that position. Fort Bliss drives milita...
Temple
Temple is anchored by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, the largest healthcare employer in Central Texas, and benefit...
Killeen
Killeen is a Central Texas commercial market in Bell County with a strong connection to Fort Cavazos and a population of...
Kyle
Kyle has exploded from a small town to one of the fastest growing cities in Texas, driven by its position on the I 35 co...
New Braunfels
New Braunfels sits in the center of the Austin San Antonio growth corridor, where I 35 connects a historic destination c...
Round Rock
Round Rock is no longer just a suburb of Austin. It is a major economic center on its own, anchored by Dell Technologies...
Cedar Park
Cedar Park grew from a quiet Austin suburb into a regional entertainment and retail destination. The H E B Center at Ced...
Pflugerville
Pflugerville has emerged as one of Central Texas's most dynamic commercial markets, driven by the SH 130 toll road corri...
Georgetown
Georgetown is the seat of Williamson County and one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Sun City, the la...
San Antonio
San Antonio built a diversified economy that holds steady through cycles other Texas metros ride harder. Joint Base San ...
Dallas
Dallas has absorbed one of the largest waves of corporate relocations in the country, with companies moving headquarters...
Houston
Houston built its economy on energy, and it is now reinventing that base around energy transition, carbon management, an...
Fort Worth
Fort Worth has grown into one of the largest cities in the country while keeping an economy distinct from Dallas across ...
Commercial Real Estate & Business Growth in Texas
Texas is the second largest economy in the United States and would rank as the eighth largest economy globally if it were its own country. The state's GDP exceeds $2 trillion, driven by a diversified mix of technology, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and agriculture. Major metro areas including Austin, Dallas Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio consistently rank among the fastest growing cities in the nation, and the state added more residents between 2020 and 2024 than any other state in the country. That growth is not just residential. It is commercial. It is industrial. And it requires capital.
The technology sector has transformed Central Texas, with Austin emerging as one of the top tech hubs in the country. Companies including Tesla, Samsung, Apple, and Oracle have established major operations along the I 35 corridor, driving demand for commercial real estate across office, industrial, multifamily, and mixed use categories. The Hill Country and surrounding suburbs have seen explosive population growth, creating opportunities in retail, hospitality, and residential development. Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, and Kyle have all become active commercial markets in their own right, with new retail corridors, medical office buildings, and industrial parks breaking ground regularly. San Antonio continues to grow as a healthcare and military hub, while the Austin San Antonio corridor between them is filling in rapidly with distribution centers, data centers, and workforce housing.
Energy remains a foundational industry, with the Permian Basin producing more oil than most OPEC nations. Midland and Odessa anchor the state's oil and gas economy, but the energy sector's reach extends to Houston, where nearly every major energy company maintains operations. The Port of Houston is the largest port in the U.S. by foreign tonnage, supporting a massive logistics and industrial corridor along the Gulf Coast that stretches from Baytown to Texas City. The petrochemical industry along the ship channel alone accounts for billions in annual output, and the industrial real estate serving it is in constant demand.
Healthcare is another defining sector. Institutions like MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baylor Scott & White, UT Southwestern, and Texas Children's Hospital drive consistent demand for medical office space, outpatient surgical centers, and specialized clinical facilities across the state. Dallas Fort Worth has become one of the largest healthcare markets in the country, with hospital systems expanding into suburbs at a rapid pace. The Rio Grande Valley is experiencing a healthcare construction boom as population growth outpaces existing medical infrastructure.
Manufacturing and logistics round out the economic picture. Texas is the top manufacturing state in the country by output, led by computer and electronic products, chemicals, and machinery. The state's central location, extensive highway system, and multiple deep water ports make it a natural distribution hub. Laredo is the largest inland port in the western hemisphere, and the cross border trade economy between Texas and Mexico generates hundreds of billions in annual commerce. Industrial real estate along the I 35, I 10, and I 45 corridors is among the most active asset classes in the state.
Commercial Loan Programs in Texas
Access every major commercial lending category through our 350+ lender network. Here are the programs most commonly used by Texas borrowers.
SBA Loans
SBA 7(a) and 504 programs are among the most commonly used financing tools for Texas small businesses. The 7(a) program provides up to $5 million for business acquisitions, working capital, and equipment, while the 504 program offers long term fixed rate financing for owner occupied commercial real estate and heavy equipment with down payments as low as 10%. Texas has one of the highest SBA loan volumes in the country, and our network includes preferred SBA lenders who can streamline the process. We regularly close SBA deals for medical practices, franchises, manufacturing operations, and professional service firms across the state.
Learn MoreBridge Loans
Short term bridge capital is essential in Texas's fast moving commercial markets. Bridge loans fund acquisitions where conventional financing is not yet available, cover the gap during property repositioning or lease up, and provide capital for value add strategies that require improvements before permanent financing qualifies. Our bridge programs close in as little as 10 to 21 days, with terms from 6 to 36 months. We have closed bridge loans for hotel repositioning, including a 10 story office to Courtyard by Marriott conversion in Temple, multifamily acquisitions in Amarillo and Plainview, and a $9.5M purchase of 15.7 acres in North Austin ahead of entitlement.
Learn MoreConstruction Loans
Ground up and major renovation financing for Texas developers. Construction loans fund new multifamily communities, hospitality developments, retail centers, industrial buildings, and mixed use projects across the state's high growth markets. Our lender network includes construction lenders who understand Texas's permitting timelines, entitlement processes, and subcontractor markets. We handle projects from $1 million to $50 million+, including ground up builds in Round Rock, Cedar Park, and the broader Austin metro, as well as larger projects in Dallas Fort Worth and Houston.
Learn MoreDSCR Loans
DSCR loans allow Texas investors to qualify based on the property's rental income rather than personal tax returns, W 2s, or employment history. This makes them ideal for self employed investors, high net worth borrowers with complex tax situations, and portfolio builders who have maxed out conventional loan limits. DSCR financing is especially popular along the I 35 corridor and in suburban markets like Kyle, Pflugerville, and Georgetown where rental demand is strong and cash flow metrics are favorable. Programs are available for single family rentals, small multifamily, and short term rental properties.
Learn MoreCommercial Mortgage
Permanent financing for stabilized Texas commercial properties. Once a property is leased up and producing consistent income, a conventional commercial mortgage provides long term stability with competitive rates and terms. Our network includes conventional banks, credit unions, life insurance companies, CMBS conduits, and agency lenders (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for multifamily). We structure permanent financing for office buildings, retail centers, industrial properties, multifamily complexes, and mixed use developments statewide, with loan amounts from $500,000 to $100 million+.
Learn MoreC PACE Financing
C PACE may be available for qualifying energy, water, renewable energy, and resilience improvements in an established Texas PACE region. Texas PACE Authority materials identify commercial, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, nonprofit, and multifamily properties among potential property types. Eligibility, assessment structure, mortgage lender consent, and local availability depend on the project and jurisdiction.
Learn MoreBusiness Acquisition Loans
Finance the purchase of Texas businesses across industries from manufacturing and healthcare to hospitality and professional services. Business acquisition financing covers the purchase price, working capital needs, and sometimes equipment and real estate within the same transaction. SBA 7(a) loans are the most common vehicle for acquisitions under $5 million, while conventional and seller financing structures handle larger transactions. We have closed SBA acquisition financing for an owner occupied restaurant in Houston and business purchases with as little as 5% equity injection.
Learn MoreEquipment Financing
Fund heavy equipment, technology systems, and specialized machinery for Texas operations in energy, construction, manufacturing, and agriculture. Equipment financing preserves working capital by spreading the cost of major purchases over the useful life of the asset. Programs are available for new and used equipment, with terms from 2 to 7 years. We finance everything from CNC machines and drilling equipment to commercial kitchen buildouts and fleet vehicles. Texas businesses in oil and gas, agriculture, construction, and food processing are among our most active equipment financing borrowers.
Learn MoreWorking Capital Financing
Working capital solutions for Texas businesses managing growth, seasonal demand, or expansion into new markets. Products include business lines of credit, term loans, invoice factoring, and merchant cash advances. These programs provide the operational flexibility that growing Texas businesses need to hire staff, stock inventory, fund marketing campaigns, or bridge the gap between expenses and receivables. We match each borrower with the working capital product that fits their cash flow cycle and growth trajectory.
Learn MoreProperty Types Commonly Financed in Texas
Texas's commercial real estate market spans multiple asset classes. We arrange financing for all of them.
Multifamily Financing
Learn MoreHotel Financing
Learn MoreIndustrial Financing
Learn MoreRetail Financing
Learn MoreOffice Building Financing
Learn MoreMixed Use Financing
Learn MoreSelf Storage Financing
Learn MoreLand Development Financing
Learn MoreGas Station Financing
Learn MoreCar Wash Financing
Learn MoreTexas Commercial Lending Markets
CapitalAx has active broker presence and closed deals across Texas. Explore our city level market pages.
Texas Market Reports
In depth commercial real estate market analysis for cities across Texas. Trends, economic drivers, and financing insights.
Tools for Texas Borrowers
Commercial Mortgage and Loan Amortization Calculator
Calculate commercial mortgage payments, total interest, and a month by month loan amortization schedule.
Qualification Checker
Check which commercial loan programs you may qualify for based on your deal profile.
Deal Feasibility Analyzer
Analyze whether a commercial real estate deal pencils before you commit capital.
Loan Comparison Tool
Compare multiple loan scenarios side by side to find the best financing structure.
Max Loan Calculator
Find out the maximum loan amount your property can support based on income and expenses.
Commercial Land Value and Acquisition Calculator
Calculate land price per acre, usable acreage, total project cost, leverage, and required equity.
Why Businesses and Investors Use Commercial Financing in Texas
- A tech company relocating from California to Austin needs to purchase and renovate a 40,000 sq ft office building near the Domain. The property requires tenant improvements before the company can occupy it, and they need a commercial mortgage with a renovation holdback to cover both the acquisition and the buildout in a single closing.
- An investor is acquiring a 120 unit multifamily complex in San Antonio's northwest side that needs capital improvements to increase rents to market levels. The property has below market rents due to deferred maintenance, and the investor plans to renovate units over 18 months using bridge financing before refinancing into permanent agency debt.
- A hotel operator along I 35 between Austin and San Antonio needs bridge financing to complete a property improvement plan mandated by their franchise flag. The hotel is generating cash flow but needs $2.5 million in room and lobby renovations. The operator plans to complete the PIP within 12 months and then refinance into a 10 year commercial mortgage.
- A third party logistics company near the Port of Houston is expanding warehouse capacity with a new 150,000 sq ft distribution facility to meet growing e commerce fulfillment demand. They need construction financing for the build and have a signed lease from a national retailer that will serve as the anchor tenant.
- A franchise operator with 8 existing locations is opening four new quick service restaurant locations across the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex using SBA 7(a) financing. Each location requires approximately $650,000 in total project costs including leasehold improvements, equipment, and working capital for the first six months of operations.
- A rancher in the Hill Country west of Austin is converting 200 acres of agricultural land to a mixed use development with residential lots, a small retail center, and a boutique hotel. The project requires land development financing for infrastructure including roads, utilities, and drainage, followed by construction loans for the vertical improvements.
- A medical group in Temple is purchasing a 15,000 sq ft medical office building adjacent to Baylor Scott & White using SBA 504 financing. The practice currently leases space and wants to reduce long term occupancy costs while building equity. The 504 program allows them to acquire the property with just 10% down.
- An industrial developer in El Paso is building a 200,000 sq ft manufacturing facility near the border to serve a cross border supply chain operation. The project involves both real estate construction financing and equipment financing for the specialized manufacturing systems that will be installed in the facility.
Why Work With CapitalAx in Texas
Headquartered in Texas
CapitalAx is based in Austin with offices in Lubbock. We are not a national firm parachuting into the Texas market. We live here, we work here, and we have closed deals in Texas markets from Dallas and Houston to Temple, Round Rock, Amarillo, and Plainview. We understand the local zoning processes, economic development incentive programs, tax abatement opportunities, and the lender mix that varies from city to city across the state.
350+ Lender Network
Our relationships span national banks, regional Texas lenders, credit unions, private capital sources, agency programs, CMBS conduits, and life insurance companies. Every deal is different, and our job is to match each transaction to the right capital source for the best terms. A hotel refinance in Dallas gets placed differently than a medical office acquisition in Lubbock, and we know which lenders are the right fit for each.
I 35 Corridor Specialists
The Austin San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth corridor along I 35 is the most active commercial real estate corridor in Texas. Population growth, corporate relocations, and infrastructure investment have created a continuous commercial opportunity zone from the Texas Hill Country to the Red River. We have deep experience structuring deals across this entire corridor, from Georgetown to Temple, from Round Rock to Kyle, and throughout the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex.
All Property Types and Deal Sizes
From a $250K SBA loan for a local medical practice to a $25M bridge loan for a multifamily repositioning to a $50M construction loan for a mixed use development, we handle the full spectrum of Texas commercial deals. Our lender network includes sources for every deal size, and we are just as focused on getting the right terms for a $500K transaction as we are for a $20M one.
Speed and Execution
Texas deals move fast. Properties get multiple offers within days of listing. Sellers want certainty of close. Our pre qualification process, established lender relationships, and streamlined packaging allow us to deliver term sheets quickly and close on aggressive timelines. We have closed a $6.2M hotel bridge loan in under three weeks from term sheet and funded business term loans in as little as 24 hours.
Local Market Intelligence
We track absorption rates, rent trends, cap rate movements, and development pipelines across Texas metros. This market intelligence allows us to position each deal to lenders in a way that highlights the local demand drivers, growth trajectory, and risk mitigants that matter to underwriters. A deal in Bastrop gets positioned differently than one in North Austin, because the market fundamentals and lender appetite are different.
Resources for Texas Borrowers
Educational articles and guides to help you with commercial lending.
