Applying for an SBA 504 Loan is as easy as applying for a conventional bank loan.
There are only a couple of additional documents required by SBA that are not used by any bank. All other information is shared between Capital CDC and the bank of your choice.
We can discuss your business and your financing needs, make an appointment, or mail you the appropriate application. You can get a head start in the process by gathering historical financial information on you and your business as well as a summary of your project or financing needs.
How long will it take?
SBA 504 Loans are typically approved in two to three weeks. However, a pre-qualification can often be issued within a few days after receipt of limited financial information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the Advantages of the 504 Loan?
- Long-Term fixed-rate financing
- Equity requirement as low as 10% – preserves working capital
- Partnership can provide 90% financing for borrower
- Lender can participate in larger transactions
- Lender in first lien position - 50% loan-to-value allows more opportunity to get a project completed
How Much can I Borrow?
Capital CDC can finance up to 40% of the project costs on typical loans. If the loan is a start-up or special purpose facility, we finance 35%, requiring a 15% injection from the borrower. If the project is a start-up and special purpose facility, we finance 30%, requiring 20% from the borrower.
What are Public Policy Goals?
The 504 program was created as an economic development program, designed to create jobs. Government Public Policy Goals can be waived if met.
How does a business qualify for the 504 Program?
Most for-profit small businesses meet the basic size 504 eligibility requirements of:
- Business Net Worth not to exceed $15 million,
- Average Net Profit after taxes for 2 consecutive years not to exceed $5 million, or
- The business may qualify under 7(a) size standards (manufacturers of 500 employees or less).
Other requirements include:
- 51% owner occupancy for existing building purchase, or
- 60% owner occupancy for new construction
Is it Difficult to Apply?
Not at all! The 504 process is simple, requiring only a few documents more than the lender's commercial loan.
Can I Refinance a Building I already own?
Yes. The SBA now permits a limited amount of debt refinancing under certain circumstances, as part of the 504 Loan Program. This is the permanent refinance component. There is also a temporary refinance program through September of 2012.
What is the Turnaround Time?
Our experienced loan officers can provide you with loan pre-qualification in just 1 business day. The complete procedure from application submission to disbursement of funds takes approximately 45 to 60 days, depending on the complexity of the loan.