Small business owners can use the long-term, fixed rate 504 Loan Program to refinance existing commercial mortgages. This is huge considering the current trends are pointing toward tighter credit standards and higher interest rates. SBA 504 Refinance Program...
Many small business owners think financing a commercial real estate purchase isn’t an option because they’ve heard the down payments can be very high. However, there are options for business owners who can’t afford to contribute 20, 30 or even 35 percent...
In a rising interest rate environment, the cost of capital inches higher for all small businesses, but especially those who need to purchase new properties. Since the 2008 financial crisis, small business owners have relied heavily on loans with adjustable interest...
To understand how SBA 504 interest rates are determined and why they can provide borrowers with tremendous savings, it’s helpful to understand the three-part structure of 504 loans. 504 Loans typically offer 90% financing, with some variances for start-ups or...
There is a new member of the SBA 504 loan family. To better meet some borrowers’ needs, a 25-year loan term option became available April 2, 2018, which is in addition to the 10-year and 20-year loan options already offered. SBA’s recent announcement of a 25-year...
SBA is teaming up with Small Business Development Centers throughout Illinois on a series of free forums to update commercial lenders on agency programs and services. Topics will include SOP 50 10 changes, new franchise review processes, new equity injection...
The City of Springfield, Illinois, recognizes the immense contributions of its small business community to the health and vibrancy of the city. In an effort to assist local economic development efforts, the City has several programs available to incentivize...
On February 21, 2018, Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) visited a rural small business, Magnum Steel Works, Inc., in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The purpose of this visit was to get a firsthand glimpse of the impact local business expansion has on its community. He also...
America has over 30 million small business owners. These innovative entrepreneurs are the engine of job creation and economic growth in our country. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) ensures these businesses have the tools and resources necessary for...
Every year SBA issues updates to its SOP, the standard operating procedures for its lending programs, including the SBA 504. Some of the most notable changes that became effective on January 1, 2018, include: Borrower Contribution The updated typical 504...
