For banks interested in obtaining CRA Credits, there are new changes ahead that will make it easier! On October 24, 2023, the Federal Reserve, the FDIC, and the OCC issued a Final Rule amending the agencies’ Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations. The agencies...
When it comes to SBA 504 Loans, it matters which Certified Development Company (CDC) you work with. Those who have investigated the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 504 financing options have probably seen a reference to a Certified Development Company...
Dispelling the myths about SBA 504 Loans is important so that small businesses don’t miss out on an incredible financing opportunity. In Fiscal Year 2023, more than 5,900 SBA 504 Loans were made to businesses nationwide, totaling $6.4 billion. Despite this...
SBA published in the Federal Register a Final Rule on the SBA 504 Refinance Program that made the program easier to use. The effective date of the Final Rule and changes is November 13, 2023. SBA 504 Refinance Improvements Include The program is able to...
In Fiscal Year 2022, more than 9,200 SBA 504 Loans were made to businesses nationwide, totaling $9.2 billion. Despite this incredible success, the 504 Loan Program remains under-utilized by lending organizations, possibly because of some erroneous misconceptions still...
Small business financing that was actually designed to meet the needs of small businesses? Sound too good to be true? It’s not! The decision on when to expand and/or relocate your business is a difficult one. Two of the most recognized hurdles you may...
