SBA 504 Advantages

The Program: SBA 504
Below Market, Fixed Rate, 25, 20 or 10-Year Term

  • Commercial loans for businesses acquiring fixed assets
  • Fixed rate below-market financing
  • Financing for real estate, equipment and refinance of renovation/expansion projects
  • Term of 20 or 25 years for real estate; 10 years for equipment
  • The assets may be owned by a separate entity

Advantages of SBA 504
Up to 90% Financing

  • Long-term, below-market, fixed rate financing
  • Equity requirement as low as 10% for Borrower
  • Borrower can obtain up to 90% financing
  • Bank can participate in larger transactions
  • Bank benefits from a first lien at 50% LTV
  • Bank sets its own interest rate and fees
  • Borrower does not pay a deposit or any up-front application fee
  • Borrower receives a simultaneous, expedited closing with low legal fees
  • **Minimum Borrower Equity**

GSDC VetLoan Advantage Program
Up to 90% Financing 

  • Veterans with 51% ownership of the SBA 504 small business applicant are eligible
  • GSDC will reduce the CDC processing fee from 1.5% to 1%
  • GSDC will pay 100% of Third Party Lender fee up to $5,000

Note:  When applying for the VetLoan Advantage Program, we will need a copy of your DD214 Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty-the report of separation form issued when leaving the military.  For further information, go to Military Status and Verification (https://www.servicememberscivilreliefact.com).

May 2026 SBA 504 Interest Rates

(For loans authorized on or after 10/1/25.)
6.181% 25-Year Term
6.200% 20-Year Term
5.846% 10-Year Term