504 Loan Program
If you need to fund your next endeavor with a 504 loan, your business must:
- Be a U.S. for-profit business
- Have a tangible net worth of less than $15 million
- Have an average net income of less than $5 million for two fiscal years
Benefits for U…
Terms – Get up to 20 year terms for real estate and up to 10 years on machinery or equipment.
Rates – Can be fixed or variable to fit your budget.
Minimal prepayment penalties – For the first half of the SBA 504 loan, there are declining prepayment penalities. For the Partners 1st portion of the financing, there are no prepayment penalties.
Low down payment – Equity contribution of 10%, 15%, or 20% depending on loan type, longer term fixed rate, full amortization, and no balloon payment.
Before starting your loan, ensure you can’t secure funds from another source or are engaged in a real estate investment opportunity. To qualify for a CDC/SBA 504 loan, your business must meet these minimum requirements:
- Credit score: At least 680
- Down payment: At least 10% of the project cost
Additional requirements may be:
- Have a tangible net worth of less than $15 million
- Be able to repay the loan on time from the projected operating cash flow of the business
- Have been in business 3 or more years and are profitable
- Building must be at least 51% owner occupied