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504 Loans

Purpose:

Provides long-term financing for major capital expansion projects with a fixed interest rate component.

Use of Loan Proceeds:

Proceeds can be used to acquire land, construct buildings, purchase and renovate existing buildings, and purchase long-term capital equipment.

Role of CDC:

Every 504 project requires the participation of a Certified Development Company (CDC). CDCs are authorized by SBA to provide second-lien financing behind a first-mortgage lender, such as UCB.

How the Program Works:

A 504 project will involve loans from both UCB and a CDC. The following are typical structures for projects utilizing the 504 program:

Source of Funds Existing Business AND Multi-Purpose Facility Start up Business OR Single Purpose Facility Start up Business AND Single Purpose Facility
UCB Loan
Up to 50% of project cost Up to 50% of project cost Up to 50% of project cost
SBA 504 Loan
(through CDC)
Up to 40% of project cost Up to 35% of project cost. Up to 30% of project cost
Borrower’s Equity
At least 10% of project cost At least 15% of project cost At least 20% of project cost

(Note: SBA considers a business less than two years old to be a start up.)

Use of Companion SBA 7(a) loans:

The 504 and 7(a) programs can be used in conjunction. For example, a 504 loan can be used to construct a building, and a companion 7(a) can be submitted simultaneously to finance Machinery and Equipment, inventory, working capital, etc.

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