Legal entity – Corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, limited liability company
“Small” business – Either: net worth of $15.0 million & net profits after taxes under $5.0 million OR meet SBA’s other size standards (by scales or number of employees depending on SIC code)
Using loan proceeds for Capital investment including; land, building, renovations, construction, machinery and associated soft costs (the SBA 504 program is not a working capital program)
Owner Occupied – 51% occupancy if existing building; 60% occupancy if new construction
Personal Guarantees – Unlimited Full Guarantee required on any owner(s) of 20% or more
Another lender must be willing to participate in financing. The SBA 504 loan finances up to 40% of the total project in a subordinate lien position and the other lender finances 50%
PLP works with any traditional bank, credit union and private lender interested in partnering on a 504 deal
Don’t have a lender, no problem we’ll work closely with you to figure out a good fit
Economic Development Goals – Must be achieved through project being financed
Refi 504 deals must meet the following requirements:
Applicant has been in operation for more than 2 years, supported by financial statements
Debt must be current for a minimum of 1 year
Debt being refinanced is “Qualified Debt”
Commercial loans (non-government debt)
Debt has to be 2 years old prior to the date of application
The debt refinance must be for the benefit and advantageous to the business
Substantially all (85% or more) of the proceeds of which must have been used for 504 eligible purposes to acquire, construct or improve long-term fixed assets, such as real estate and equipment
Financing for fees such as; prepayment penalties, appraisal costs and other professional soft costs are eligible (if supported by appraisal)
10%- 15% contribution may be satisfied by equity in eligible fixed asset(s) or by the equity in any other fixed asset(s) that are acceptable to SBA as collateral for refinancing the project or additional cash
Appraisal must substantiate the project and the appreciated value will be counted towards the equity requirement
Some “Business Operating Expenses” are eligible with appropriate documentation (e.g. copies of utility bills, payroll receipts cancelled checks evidencing rent payment, business credit card bills, minor renovations)
Loan-to-Value Limitations (LTV):
Max 90% LTV on Projects refinancing only Qualified Debt or Other Secured Debt
If more, the borrower must provide additional cash or other fixed collateral so as not to exceed 90%
Projects that include the financing of “Business Operating Expenses” a max LTV of 85% applies.
Business Operating Expenses can be up to 20% of appraised value
Job Creation or Job Retention Goals apply – Matching those of the regular 504 Program
Third Party Lender Requirements:
Must be equal to or greater than the 504 Net Debenture Proceeds
