Brighton mixes agriculture, distribution, and a fast-growing residential base — heavy demand for equipment financing, working capital, and SBA real estate lending. That's the Brighton we lend into every week — and it's why our SBA loans program is built for real Colorado operators rather than a generic national credit box.
Businesses along Bridge Street and Bromley Lane — plus neighborhoods like Downtown Brighton, Prairie Center, Brighton East Farms — work with Marquette because we underwrite files locally. A real advisor reads your bank statements, understands your industry (agriculture & ag services, distribution & trucking, construction, and more), and structures a facility that fits how you run.
- Buying commercial real estate near Bridge Street
- Acquiring an existing Brighton business
- Refinancing high-cost short-term debt
- Long-term working capital for agriculture & ag services
- Partner buyouts and ownership changes
- 2+ years of business operating history preferred
- Personal credit score of 650+
- Two years of business and personal tax returns
- Detailed use-of-funds plan
- Colorado business in good standing
Brighton corridors & neighborhoods we fund.
- Bridge Street
- Bromley Lane
- US-85
- Prairie Center
- Downtown Brighton
- Prairie Center
- Brighton East Farms
- Bromley Park
- Southern Hills
Questions Brighton operators actually ask.
How long does an SBA loan take to close for a Brighton business?+
Most files close in 45 to 90 days depending on lender workload, real estate involvement, and how quickly documents come back.
What down payment is needed?+
SBA 7(a) typically requires 10% down. SBA 504 can go as low as 10% for real estate purchases in Adams County.
Can I use an SBA loan to buy a Brighton business?+
Yes — SBA 7(a) is one of the most common ways to finance a business acquisition in the Denver metro.
What SBA program is best for real estate?+
SBA 504 usually wins for real estate — lower down payment and long fixed-rate terms on the CDC portion.
Do I need to be an Aurora business to work with Marquette?+
No — we serve Brighton and the whole Denver metro. Our advisors are based in Aurora but travel across the Front Range.
Other Brighton financing options.
SBA Loans across the Denver metro.
Talk to a Brighton advisor about SBA loans.
15-minute call. Real advisor. Real answer on whether this is the right program for your Brighton business.