Chris Topping
Chief Lending Officer
Chris serves as Chief Lending Officer for 504 Capital Corporation. He is responsible for driving the growth of the organization’s SBA 504 loan program throughout Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, with a focus on partnership building. This includes recruitment, training, and development of sales staff as well as serving as subject matter expert on program eligibility. Chris joined 504 Capital in 2019 with an extensive background in finance and economic development. Throughout his career, he has worked with various state and local agencies to create innovative loan programs serving small business borrowers.
Chris serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Development Companies (NADCO) and is committed to staying at the forefront of industry developments to deliver the best possible outcomes for 504 Borrowers and Lending Partners. He holds a B.S. in Marketing Management from Virginia Tech as well as a Certified Financial Planner designation (CFP), and an Executive Certification in Financial Planning from Old Dominion University.
Why Work With 504 Capital Corporation
Daily SBA 504 work, lender coordination, and in-house servicing keep projects on schedule. We package cleanly, communicate early, and stay engaged after closing so payments, escrow items, and routine requests are handled in one place.