SBA 504 Loan Chicago: How to buy commercial real estate with 10% down If you are a Chicago-area business owner paying rent on commercial space, you may be closer to owning that building than you think. The SBA 504 loan is one of the most powerful financing tools...
How to Apply for SBA 504 Loan Illinois: Step-by-Step If you’re a business owner in Illinois looking to purchase real estate, expand operations, or invest in major equipment, the SBA 504 loan program can be one of the most powerful financing tools available. With...
SBA 504 Lender Illinois: How to Choose the Right CDC for Your Deal For business owners and commercial lenders in Illinois, choosing the right SBA 504 lender can significantly impact the success of a project. Whether the goal is purchasing owner-occupied commercial...
SBA 504 Loan Commercial Real Estate Loan: The Complete 2026 Guide for Small Business Owners If you’re a business owner thinking about buying commercial real estate, expanding operations, or upgrading equipment, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about the SBA 504 loan...
You’re Paying Someone Else’s Mortgage. Here’s How to Stop. If you’re looking at an SBA 504 loan in Illinois, you already know the feeling… You’ve been in that space for years. You know every quirk of the building, every neighbor in...
In today’s economic environment, SBA 504 loans are a smart solution in uncertain times. Business owners and lenders alike are looking for stability, flexibility, and smart long term strategies. That is exactly where the SBA 504 Loan Program stands out. At its core,...
Growth Corp, one of the nation’s highest-producing SBA 504 lenders, today announced a significant leadership transition effective January 1, 2026. After 35 years as President, Doug Kinley will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, while Sara Vanhala, a nearly...
Attention commercial lenders…you can help your business borrowers weather 2026 by leaning into SBA 504 now. December 2025 brought two developments lenders should treat as an invitation, not just background noise: the Federal Reserve trimmed policy rates and...
Feel like you’re riding the waves of change? Business trends are evolving quickly. From tax law shake-ups to more women leading companies, from manufacturing gaining renewed energy to the constant hum of uncertainty—today’s environment is full of opportunity,...
For the first time, fees waived as part of the “Made in America” initiative offer an incredible opportunity for businesses. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has waived fees for SBA loans specifically for manufacturers. These changes, effective...
