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SBA 504 Loan Program Highlights For Commercial Properties And Businesses

The 504 program allows small and medium-size businesses to obtain long term, fixed-rate financing at below market rates for up to 20 years. The SBA-guaranteed debentures are pooled monthly and sold to private investors. Projects are financed per the following structure:
  • A private lending institution covers 50 percent of the project cost.
  • A Certified Development Company (CDC) finances 40% (not to exceed $1,000,000) through SBA
  • The small business must invest at least 10% (15% for special purpose facility/20% for special purpose and start-up businesses)
Types of Financing
  • Acquisition (Land and Building)
  • New Construction or Renovation
  • Leasehold improvements
  • Machinery and Equipment

Loan Amounts

$100,000-$2,000,000 (1MM + will be considered for stronger credit only)

Terms

20 Years Real Estate
10 Years Machinery and Equipment

Interest Rate

Prime + .5% - 2.75% Fixed from primary lender(Varies by State)
CDC Rates typically fixed at less than Prime rates

Loan To Value

70 - 80% (Gas stations/C-stores considered special use facility and have a maximum of 80% financing)

Prepayment Penalties

None

Fees

  • None to minimal lender fees
  • Packaging fee/good faith deposit
  • Customary closing costs
  • Construction fee, if applicable, to offset monitoring costs
  • SBA charges a fee of approximately 3% (depending on loan amount and percentage of guarantee)

Eligibility

  • Owner occupied small business
  • US Citizen or permanent resident alien status
  • Good credit/character
  • Management experience
  • Reasonable financial statement or credible projections
  • Business must meet SBA size standards

Collateral

  • First lien on land, building, equipment and inventory
  • Additional outside collateral is necessary if lease-hold improvements are substantial.

Quick Response

Loan decision made within 4 weeks of receipt of completed application.

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