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SBA 504 Loan Program Basics XX
What is the 504 Loan Program?

Purpose: Economic Development Small Business Loan Program
  • Stimulate private sector investment Help create new jobs and/or save existing jobs Business expansion and start ups
  • Enhance access to capital
Request Types: Fixed Asset Permanent Financing Program

Who is Eligible:
 

           Private, for-profit small businesses, start-up or expansion financing requests
  • Net worth of less than $7.5 million, two year average after-tax profit less than $2.5 million
  • Creating or retaining one job for every $50,000 borrowed (may be waived)
What Are the Terms?
  • Structure: Participation financing involving a private commercial lender and a Certified Development Company (CDC) such as Cascades West Financial Services, Inc. Collateral: Second position lien or security interest in the project assets Term: 10 to 20 years Rate: Fixed rate set at funding, plus annual servicing fees Payment Premium: Declining premium exists for the first half of the loan term
  • Equity: Minimum equity contribution of 10% by businesses, additional equity may be required dependent upon the nature of the collateral or age of the business
What are the Loan Costs?

            Loan Fees: Approximately 2.75% of the CDC/SBA loan amount (all financed)
  • CDC charges a fee of 1.5% National Association of Development Co. charges a funding fee of .25%
  • Brokerage agents charge an underwriting fee of approximately .50%

    Bank Fee: Participating Lender pays a one time .50% participation fee on its loan amount.

    Closing Costs: Up to $5,000 of closing costs can be financed
    • Attorney closing fee of $2,500 plus closing costs

    Who Puts the Loan Together?

    Cascades West Financial Services, Inc. (CWFSI)
    • Packages the loans for projects working with the business to complete loan package
    • Closes and services the SBA loan

    What Do I Do Next?

    Please click on the link below to fill out our loan application. Our expert loan officers are available to assist you along the way and answer your questions. Schedule an appointment to meet with a Cascades West loan expert today and to get started!

SBA 504 Loan Application