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SomerCor’s SBA 504 Loan Program Benefit for Veterans 

For veteran-owned businesses, SomerCor’s SBA 504 loan program is a great way to build, buy, and refinance commercial real estate.  

Advantages: In addition to the favorable terms of an SBA 504 loan, the SomerCor VetLoan Advantage program offers the following: 

  • SomerCor covers the cost of Third-Party Lender fee up to $3000.00 

Eligibility:  

  • Must be a veteran or spouse of an active military member owning 51% or more the applicant business 
  • Must be a first time SBA 504 borrower  
  • SBA 504 loan is less than $500,000.00 

Are you a veteran business owner? Learn more about the SBA 504 program here.  

SomerCor Charity Golf Outing 

SomerCor is a 501(c)3 organization that raises funds to support the VetLoan advantage program through an annual charity golf event, grants, and donations from partners. These funds are earmarked to support veteran entrepreneurs.  

Looking to support veteran owned businesses? You can provide sponsorship or join us in-person at our next charity golf event Monday, July 27, 2026!  

Contact Us

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Elisabeth Williams

EVP, SBA 504 Loan Operations
(312) 360-3302
ewilliams@somercor.com

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Eric Bacon

SVP, Managing Director of 504 Loan Originations
(312) 360-3335
ebacon@somercor.com

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Darin Gehrke

SVP, Market Lead for Central and Southern Illinois
(217) 793-1075
dgehrke@somercor.com