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Proud Supporter of America’s SBDC

As a proud host, Growth Corp wholeheartedly commits to helping the Illinois Small Business Development Center for Central Illinois (SBDC) expand its services to disadvantaged businesses, increasing its community outreach–especially to the surrounding areas, retaining...

Six Ways Banks Can Mitigate Risk and Expand Service with SBA 504

SBA 504 Loans can help mitigate risk and support overall risk management practices while simultaneously providing a great opportunity for banks to expand their service to small business customers. Let’s face it, banks are handling a heavy load of problems and are more...

SBA 504 Helping Underserved Communities

Small businesses in underserved communities should be aware of an SBA loan program created specifically to help you grow and expand. The SBA 504 Loan Program, an economic development tool designed to help businesses in underserved communities, provides long-term,...

7 Reasons Why SBA 504 Loans are Vital

We’re here to give you 7 reasons why SBA 504 loans are vital for small businesses during fluctuating market conditions.  The purpose of all SBA loan programs is to provide businesses like yours with access to funding under reasonable terms…but, did you...

Is This The Year You’ll Grow Your Business?

Are you ready to grow your business?  With the turn of a new year, it’s a great time to take action.  And good news…the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) actually created the 504 Loan Program to offer business owners a more affordable and accessible way...

Small Business Loans for Veterans

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recognizes the importance of quality small business loans for veterans and offers them special benefits through their SBA loan programs.    About the Small Business Administration (SBA) The U.S. Small Business...

It Takes a Village in SBA 504 Lending

There is an old saying that it takes a village to raise a child.  True.  But it also takes a village in SBA 504 lending.  The SBA 504 Loan Program is a long-term financing tool for economic development within a community.  The 504 Loan Program provides growing...

Women-Owned Businesses are Making a Big Impact

Women-owned businesses are making a big impact…and October is National Women’s Small Business Month, which means it’s time to not only celebrate and recognize the myriad achievements of our country’s female entrepreneurs, but also the positive impact they are...

Reasons to Think 504 As Rates Rise

  In this season of rising rates, it’s time to think 504.  The October 2022 rates for SBA 504 Loans are higher than they were last month, a trend consistent with recent federal interest rate hikes.  SBA 504 rates and the 10-Year Treasury have followed a...

September 2022 Rates for SBA 504 Loans

The September 2022 rates for SBA 504 Loans are higher than they were last month, a trend consistent with recent federal interest rate hikes.  SBA 504 rates and the 10-Year Treasury have followed a similar track historically.  Therefore, given that the 10-year treasury...