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SBA 504 Offers Secure Small Business Lending Option for Banks

The SBA 504 program offers banks a secure lending option to help small business clients...
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Alpha Tekniko: SomerCor SBA 504 Feature

Alpha Tekniko is an FDA-registered developer and manufacturer of custom support surfaces for a variety...
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Top Three Tips for Small Businesses Applying for an SBA 504 Loan

The SBA 504 loan program is the premier economic development initiative administered by the Small...
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Wiley’s Chicken & Ribs: SBIF Feature in West Garfield Park

Wiley's Chicken & Ribs is a BBQ restaurant in West Garfield Park. Since opening in...
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Warehousing & Logistics: Expand Your Reach With the SBA 504

The warehouse and logistics industry is responsible for the movement, storage, and flow of goods....
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SBA 504 Program Update: Green Energy Loans

Effective April 30, 2024, the Small Business Administration (SBA) removed the $16.5 million cap on...
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SBIF Client Feature Story: In-On Thai

  Company Profile After closing their first location due to neighborhood redevelopment, In-On Thai owner,...
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May 2024 SBA 504 Interest Rates

The May 2024 SBA 504 debenture pricing was competed on May 9, 2024. 25 Year...
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SBIF Client Feature Story: Dock’s Great Fish

  Grantee Profile Dock's Great Fish has been in Chicago for over 35 years, known...
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Daily Herald: Think Big about the SBA 504 Loan

When most people envision small businesses, they typically imagine mom-and-pop shops. But did you know...