Who Uses SBA 504 Loans?

Starting or growing a business can, and usually does, involve spending in several different areas.  And some business owners may find their type of business to be one that lenders pass on due to inexperience with the business type or lack of comfort with the risks....

Fee Reduction for 504 Loan Program – FY18

There will be a slight fee reduction for SBA Loans approved on or after October 1, 2017… Each year SBA reviews certain fees payable to SBA to determine if any of those fees need to be adjusted to cover the estimated subsidy costs of the 504 Loan Program.  For...

Business Financing for Military Veterans

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recognizes the importance of our veterans and offers them special benefits through their SBA loan programs.   SBA History The SBA was created in 1953 to counsel, assist and protect the interests of small businesses....

Growth Corp Recognized as Largest 504 Lender in Illinois

In June, Growth Corp was once again awarded Illinois’ Largest 504 Lender by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for its continued support and extraordinary contribution to the small business community.  Growth Corp remains one of the top ten CDC’s in the...

Financing the Soft Costs of Expansion

The true bottom line of an expansion project, no matter the size, is far more than just the cost for foundation and bricks.  Let’s face it, soft costs can constitute a big portion of expansion costs.   And most conventional bank loans only finance a percentage of the...