Marion County, Oregon
SBA loans in Marion County
Salem, Keizer, Woodburn, Silverton, Stayton and communities across Marion County.
Business acquisitions, owner-occupied commercial real estate and working capital, from a commercial banker with more than 27 years of experience.
27+ years
Business banking experience at small and large banks and credit unions
$250,000–$5 million
Owner-occupied commercial real estate and business acquisition loans Paul helps with most
Portland
SBA office serving Marion County
Financing for Marion County business owners
In the heart of the Willamette Valley, Marion County is home to Salem, Oregon’s capital, along with Keizer, Woodburn and Silverton. Its economy blends government services, agriculture and food processing, healthcare and retail, from nurseries in Gervais to family-owned restaurants in downtown Salem, with I-5 and the Portland metro area close by.
Owners across Marion County use SBA loans to buy established businesses, purchase the building they operate from, and finance equipment and working capital. SBA 7(a) and 504 loans offer lower down payments than many conventional loans, which helps owners keep cash in the business.
Paul and his team travel to each county when needed. That means Paul can walk a property or sit down with a buyer and seller while a deal comes together.
What Paul finances in Marion County
Business acquisitions
Stock and asset purchases, financed with SBA 7(a) loans from first offer to closing.
Commercial real estate
Buy or refinance the building your business operates from, with a lower down payment than many conventional loans.
Local SBA resources for Marion County
SBA Portland District Office
Marion County is served by the SBA Portland District Office.
419 SW 11th Ave., Suite 310, Portland, OR 97205 · 503-326-2682 (by appointment)
Free business advising
For no-cost help with a business plan, projections or a purchase, Marion County owners can work with the Chemeketa Small Business Development Center in downtown Salem. A solid plan and clean projections make any SBA application stronger.
Is your Marion County project a good fit?
Paul helps best with projects that have one of these
- Business annual sales from $500,000 to $20 million
- Owner-occupied commercial real estate (51% or more) and business acquisitions with loan amounts from $250,000 to $5 million
- A business operating for more than 2 years, with loan needs above $50,000
- A goal of using an SBA loan’s low down payment to keep cash in the business
Paul has a difficult time helping
- New businesses (under 2 years in business)
- Land purchases where there is no construction or the land is not used for business purposes
- Businesses outside of the Pacific Northwest
Common questions from Marion County borrowers
Do I need a lender with a branch in Marion County?
No. SBA lenders can finance businesses across the areas they serve, and much of the process happens by phone, email and secure document upload. Paul and his team travel to each county when needed.
Do SBA lenders care more about collateral or cash flow?
Cash flow. That said, many SBA lenders also want some level of collateral. Most lenders have their own risk tolerance when it comes to lending without collateral.
How long does the process take?
It depends on the project. A real estate purchase or business acquisition typically takes 45 to 65 days from the time you first connect with your lender. Getting the lender what they need as soon as possible makes for a faster experience.
Which SBA office covers Marion County?
The SBA Portland District Office. You do not apply to the SBA directly for a 7(a) or 504 loan, though. You apply through a lender, and the lender works with the SBA on your behalf.
Where Paul lends
Paul helps business owners across Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Select a county to see its local SBA resources.
Washington
Oregon
Tell Paul what you are trying to buy in Marion County.
Start with a conversation about the building, the business or the equipment you have in mind.
Paul is not a loan broker. He works for a financial institution that is a direct lender.
Last updated October 25, 2026