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FY27 SOP Update

SBA 504 Program Updates Effective in FY2027

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published guidance for the 504 loan program in SOP...
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Busting Five Myths About the SBA 504 Program

The SBA 504 loan program is the premier economic development loan program administered by the...
Fruitful Delight

Fruitful Delight: SBIF Feature in Woodlawn

SBIF Grant Impact (Woodlawn) Fruitful Delight serves fresh, fruit filled smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and healthy eats...
FY27 Waivers

SBA 504 Loan Fees Waived for Manufacturers

Effective October 1, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will extend fee waivers for...
Pathway to Ownership Own the Business, Own the Building

Daily Herald: Pathway to Ownership – Own the Business, Own the Building with the SBA 504

Every day the SomerCor team sees firsthand how building ownership changes the trajectory of a...
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SBA Doubles Cumulative 7(a) and 504 Loan Limit to $10 Million

Effective July 4, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) clarified policy intended to expand...
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Tel Aviv Slices: SBIF Feature in North Park

SBIF Grant Impact (Lincoln Ave) Or Gera is the owner of the business Tel Aviv Slices...
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SomerCor at the SDA Achieve Summit Featured in the Chicago Tribune

SomerCor served as a title sponsor of the 2026 Southland Development Authority Summit. In partnership...
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Daily Herald: Own the Business, Own the Building.

Small Business Week is here, and SomerCor is ready to help more local entrepreneurs access...
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2026 SBA Illinois Lender Forums

The Illinois Small Business Administration (SBA) District Office is hosting a series of forums geared...

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