504 SBA Loans Explained
The Small Business Association is known for providing various types of funding to help small businesses. Funding options vary, including specific research, growth, and other funding. According to Fundera, about 48% of small businesses have their financing needs met, making access to additional funding essential for these companies. Today, 504 SBA loans are quickly gaining … Continued
What Benefits Can a CDC Lender Provide My Business?
If you’re a small business owner exploring financing options, you may be wondering what benefits a CDC lender can provide your company. CDC lenders, or Certified Development Companies, are nonprofit corporations that provide financing assistance to small businesses. Here are some of the key advantages CDC lenders offer. Getting Low-Interest, Long-Term Loans One of the … Continued
What Business Owners Should Know About The SBA Loan Approval Process in 2024
Getting a small business off the ground can feel like a daunting task. Loans from the SBA can be an essential part of the process. According to Zippia, the average SBA loan is in the amount of $417,316, while the maximum is estimated to be around $5 million. With these essential funds, potential small business … Continued
What Is a Certified Development Company?
There are many obstacles for potential business owners when they are trying to get their business started. Finding financing is probably high on the list of stressors. When investigating finance options, you’ll see many different types of loans and lenders. Understanding how these different options work will be crucial to your long-term success. Certified development … Continued
March 2024 Newsletter
Good News from the SBA!
Unlocking Growth Opportunities: The SBA 504 Loan Program
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fueling local communities. Yet, accessing capital to nourish growth and expansion can often feel like an uphill battle for many entrepreneurs. Enter the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loan program – a powerful tool designed to provide affordable financing solutions for small … Continued
February 2024 Newsletter
Passionate owners of the Award-Winning Flour Child Bakery, Beth and Terrance Augustine, embarked on a mission to elevate the bakery experience for mid-Michigan dessert lovers.
January 2024 Newsletter
With the help of the SBA 504 Loan Program siblings Len & Courtney Ferry were able to keep the nearly 20-year-old Gaylord business in the family.