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Who Qualifies?
  Who qualifies for an SBA 504 loan?

The SBA 504 Loan Program is for fixed-asset financing. This loan is not intended to be a general, whatever your business needs, type of loan. In fact, proceeds from an SBA 504 loan cannot be used for working capital or inventory, consolidating or repaying debt, or refinancing. It can be applied to these specific needs:
  • Purchase of Land and Improvements, including existing buildings, modernizing, renovating or converting existing facilities
  • New Construction
  • Purchase of Build-to-Suit Facilities
  • Purchase of New Long-Term Machinery and Equipment (with a useful life greater than 10 years)
How can I get an SBA 504 loan for my business?

Not every small business qualifies for this loan. An SBA 504 loan is for businesses that are:
  • An operating, for-profit business, organized as a Corporation, Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, LLC, etc.
  • Located within the U.S.
  • With affiliates, have a tangible net worth of less than $7 million and profit after tax of less than $2.5 million
Additionally, you must occupy at least 51% of the subject property for existing buildings.

Once the basic eligibility criteria are met, we’ll evaluate the credit-worthiness of your business. Typically, the following information is requested in order to pre qualify a project:
  • Three years Corporate Tax Returns and financial statements (Schedule C’s in the case of a sole proprietorship)
  • Personal Financial Statement(s) and three years Individual Tax Returns on owners of 20% or more of the company
  • Interim Financial Statement, no more than 90 days old
Most start-up enterprises don't usually qualify. However, businesses expanding to a new location or business owner(s) that bring significant industry experience to the project could qualify.

Still not sure if you qualify? Feel free to call us. We’re more than happy to answer all your questions.