Lender Resource
2026 SBA Illinois Lender Forums
The Illinois Small Business Administration (SBA) District Office is hosting a series of forums geared...
SomerCor Receives Cook County Grant to Launch Innovative Down Payment Assistance Program for Small Businesses
CHICAGO — SomerCor, a nonprofit U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified Development Company (CDC) and leading provider of SBA...
SomerCor Down Payment Assistance Program
Own the Business. Own the Building. SomerCor helps small businesses purchase owner-occupied commercial real estate through the...
Webinar Recording: Growing Manufacturing in 2026
Game-Changing Tax Breaks and Resources for Manufacturers Join manufacturing resource providers, tax professionals, and SBA...
SomerCor’s SBA 504 Loan Program Benefit for VeteransÂ
For veteran-owned businesses, SomerCor’s SBA 504 loan program is a great way to build, buy,...
Investing in the Makers: Financing, Workforce, and Innovation for Illinois Manufacturing
October is Manufacturing Month, a time to honor the people, innovation, and impact behind one...
SBA 504 Loan Fees Waived for Manufacturers
Effective October 1, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) instituted fee waivers for manufacturers...
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...
