The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was established to help businesses secure financing. SBA programs reduce risk for lenders and enables easier access to capital. There are two primary SBA financing programs offered; the SBA 504 program which offers attractive real estate and equipment financing; and the SBA loan guarantee program which offers a more flexible use of funds. These are great complementary programs that are often used together to fully meet business financing needs.
Financial Instituation
A financial institution provides 50% of funding for project costs
SBA / BLP
SBA/BLP provides a direct loan for up to 40% of financing for project costs
Borrowers / Business
*Borrower provides a minimum of 10% equity towards project costs
*An additional 5% cash equity is required in each situation below reducing SBA/BLP’s financing portion:
- New Business: Defined as Less than two years old
- Single Purpose: The building being purchased or constructed is considered as not easily converted to other uses, i.e. gas station, hotel
Business Lending Partners (BLP) provides up-front eligibility screening services to determine if a small business meets the general criteria to qualify for an SBA loan. Contact BLP today to discuss your project.
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RCEDC and its finance team, Business Lending Partners (BLP), in partnership with Fox Communities Credit Union, has assembled an unparalleled lineup of industry experts, self-made entrepreneurs, and business leaders to deliver an event tailored to business owners, the commercial lending community and real estate professionals. Food included.
Join RCEDC as we host this food and business networking event, where local business owners share their stories about how they navigated the path to success.
Trene McCaskill, owner of H.E.R. Valley - a self-care and revitalization service in Racine - will celebrate the grand opening of her new location at 904 State St. on July 9th at 11:45 a.m.
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SBA 504 Rates January 2022
This year, Jellystone Resort in Caledonia was named the "Resort of the Year" by the Jellystone franchise. This award is given to one location per year and the Jellystone franchise is especially happy about the expansion and projects Jellystone Caledonia has completed the past couple of years to aid in the client's demands for the park.
Dan Gallagher started Mybread Bakery with a mission to provide gluten-free breads that are safe for those with food allergies, but not compromise taste or quality. Three years later, Gallagher relocated from Chicago to Racine - with help from the Racine County Economic Development Corporation - and expanded operations by renting a larger space, purchasing better machinery, and hiring additional employees.
SBA 504 Rates October 2021
In this edition of the Quarterly BLP Newsletter, updates are now available for the new SBA Loan refinance opportunities for existing SBA Loans, a new City of Racine Road Construction Loan Program is promoted for businesses affected by road construction, and to meet the demand of loan applications and closings, BLP is looking to hire a new Loan Closer and Credit Analyst.
RCEDC’s mission is to grow Racine County’s property tax base and by supporting business expansions, provide employment opportunities to Racine County residents. In 2022, RCEDC staff were able to facilitate 105 projects that included comprehensive site selection, loans, grants, and incentives resulting in $289 million in private investment and $124 million in new construction.
