Dallas-Fort Worth Market
Dallas-Fort Worth is the corporate headquarters capital of America — more Fortune 500 companies call DFW home than any metro outside New York City. Finance, telecom, defense, and logistics drive billions in annual economic output. DFW International Airport connects businesses to every major market on the planet.
The metroplex is growing at a staggering pace. Over 1,000 people move to DFW every week. That growth fuels massive demand for commercial construction, healthcare facilities, restaurants, and professional services. If you're a business owner in DFW, you're competing in one of the hottest markets in America.
But growth brings challenges. Commercial real estate moves in days, not months. Construction companies need to mobilize before they've collected on current projects. And the sheer volume of opportunity means businesses that can't access capital fast get left behind.
Real Results
Real financing scenarios for Dallas-Fort Worth businesses through our lender network.
$2.5M office building acquisition in Uptown Dallas. SBA 504 with 10% down ($250K). Previous owner-occupant financing fell through. We structured the full amount in 22 days — closed before two competing offers.
$2.5M funded → 10% down → closed in 22 days
$800K expansion for a 3-location restaurant group opening a fourth in Frisco. Kitchen buildout + equipment + working capital. SBA 7(a) with 10% down. Revenue from existing locations made this straightforward.
$800K funded → 10% down → 4th location open
$1.5M fleet expansion for a last-mile delivery company serving DFW e-commerce fulfillment. 8 new box trucks + 2 sprinter vans. Equipment financing at 10% down across two lenders.
$1.5M funded → 10% down → fleet on the road in 14 days
$400K in medical imaging equipment for a growing orthopedic practice in Plano. Equipment financing with the machines as collateral. No additional down payment required. Monthly payment $3,200.
$400K funded → $0 down → equipment installed in 10 days
“We had an office building under contract with a 30-day close. Our bank said 90 days minimum. Basecamp's team structured an SBA 504 and closed in 22. We would have lost the property without them.”
— Commercial property buyer, Dallas TX
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Industries We Fund
DFW leads Texas in commercial construction. Office, retail, industrial, residential — all booming.
🏭Aerospace (Lockheed Martin, Bell), electronics, food processing. DFW is a manufacturing powerhouse.
🦷UT Southwestern, Baylor, Texas Health — DFW's healthcare system drives massive capital demand.
🍽️DFW's restaurant scene is exploding. 18,000+ restaurants serving a metro of 8M+ people.
🚛DFW is a national freight hub. I-35, I-30, I-20 intersect here. Last-mile and long-haul.
⚖️Dallas is a top-10 legal market. Corporate law, real estate, energy, litigation.
Market Data
Key business cost metrics for Dallas-Fort Worth, TX.
| Category | Dallas-Fort Worth Data |
|---|---|
| Commercial Rent | $28–$42/sq ft (office) · $8–$14/sq ft (industrial) |
| Average Wages | $58,200 median household income |
| Permits & Licensing | $500–$5,000+ depending on project scope |
| Commercial Property Prices | $180–$350/sq ft (commercial office) |
Why Basecamp
Here's why Dallas-Fort Worth business owners choose Basecamp over their local bank.
| Category | Traditional Bank | Basecamp Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Number of lenders | 1 bank, 1 answer | 70+ lenders compete for your business |
| Application time | 60–90 minutes in-branch | 60 seconds online |
| Time to funding | 45–90 days | Same day to 30 days |
| Capital available | Limited to bank's appetite | Capital stacks up to $10M+ |
| Credit requirements | 700+ FICO typical | No minimum — lenders for every profile |
| Specialist support | Loan officer managing 50+ files | Dedicated specialist for your transaction |
Whether you're a growing startup or a multi-million-dollar operation, we match you with the right product and amount.
$10K – $1M
Revenue-based funding for working capital, equipment, and growth. Most fund in 1–3 days.
See What You Qualify For →$1M – $5M
Structured financing with capital stacking. Dedicated commercial specialist.
Talk to a Commercial Specialist →$5M – $10M+
Complex transactions. Multi-lender capital stacks. Acquisitions, CRE, fleet buildouts.
Request a Financing Review →Recommended Products
The most popular funding types for businesses in Dallas-Fort Worth. Each links to a detailed product page.
DFW's CRE market moves fast. SBA 504 and conventional mortgages with 10% down.
View Product Details →Lowest rates and longest terms for acquisitions, real estate, and major expansions.
View Product Details →Finance construction equipment, medical devices, fleet vehicles — the asset is your collateral.
View Product Details →Bridge cash flow gaps during rapid growth. Fund in 1–3 days.
View Product Details →FAQ
Our team works with DFW business owners constantly — and the story is almost always the same. They're growing fast, they've got an opportunity that won't wait, and their bank is moving at a pace that doesn't match the market. DFW's commercial real estate market is the most competitive in Texas. If your financing isn't pre-structured, you're losing properties to buyers who are ready to close.
Here's what works in DFW: capital stacking. A $2.5M office acquisition doesn't have to come from one bank. An SBA 504 handles the building, equipment financing covers what you need inside it, and working capital bridges the transition. Three lenders, optimized rates, one application. That's how you compete in this market. If you're running numbers, start with our loan cost calculator and see what the real payments look like.
Bobby Friel
Founder, Basecamp Funding
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For capital stacks combining SBA, commercial real estate, equipment, and working capital into one structured package from $500K to $10M+, our commercial team structures the full deal across multiple lenders.
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