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SBA 504: It Matters Which CDC You Work With

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

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 504 – Change of Ownership

Recently, we’ve received more questions regarding the eligibility of financing a change of ownership (the buyout of a business partner) under the SBA 504 Loan Program. The SBA 504 was designed for small business owners to finance commercial real estate and...

Small Business Financing Designed for Small Businesses? Yes!

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...

Franchise Financing with SBA 504

If you want to jump into entrepreneurship, opening a franchise could be a good way to become a small business owner while take full advantage of the support and name recognition of an established brand.  And when it comes to financing a franchise, the Small Business...

SBA 504 Rates are Below Prime

SBA 504 Interest Rates are often below the Prime Interest Rate.  The average Prime Rate (August 1955 – Present) is 9.80%.  Today’s Prime Rate is 8.25%.  Conversely, today’s 25-Year Fixed SBA 504 Interest Rate is 6.02%.  While this is higher than the...