Fee Changes for SBA 504 Loans – Effective October 1

SBA has announced fee changes for the SBA 504 Loan Program during Fiscal Year 2019 that will become effective October 1, 2018.     Upfront Guaranty Fee This fee is increasing from zero to .50% for both standard and refinance 504 loans. This fee will be included...

Refinance: A New Opportunity for Existing Businesses

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...

Free Lender Forums Offered by SBA and SBDC

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...

What’s New with SBA 504 – SOP Changes for 2018

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...