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Why SBA 504?

25 years, fixed, below-market interest rate

An SBA 504 loan can provide your small business with a long-term loan (up to 25 years), a fixed interest rate (that is below current market rates), and financing in partnership your lender. When you secure a SBA 504 with High Plains Financial, there are no penalties for early payment and you receive our full team to support your success.

SBA 504 - The Basics

Loan amount: $25,000 – $5 million

Eligible Uses

  • Land
  • Acquisition of existing building
  • Business condos
  • Franchise aquisition
  • New construction or building expansion/renovation
  • Long-term equipment or fixed assets
  • Professional fees
  • Refinance existing commercial real estate or machinery
  • Debt refinance with and without expansion available
  • Refinance of government debt – 7a
  • Working capital
  • Inventory
  • Goodwill assets from business acquisition
  • Franchise fees
  • Tenant improvements

Borrower Benefits

  • Low down payment (starts at 10%)
  • Fixed interest rate for up to 25 years
  • Includes soft costs
  • Payment stability
  • Preserves working capital
  • No balloon payment on SBA portion

Debt Refinance

  • Bank partnership program designed to refinance existing commercial real estate or machinery
  • Debt refinance with and without expansion available
  • Refinance of government debt is allowed
  • Offers low, fixed interest rates for up to 25 years

Why partner with High Plains Financial?

High Plains Financial is a certified SBA Community Development Corporation (CDC) affiliated with the Great Falls Development Alliance, Montana’s only Community Development Financial Institution (CFFI) and internationally accredited Economic Development Organization (EDO).

  • Experienced team with a successful track record of doing SBA 504 loans for nearly 90 years
  • Focused on project success and building strong relationships
  • We do the complex deals and want to be your lender!

Call, email or text to get started:

Jill Kohles
Vice President Lending
JKohles@GrowGreatFalls.org
1-406-590-1056

GFDA and HPF are proud to be equal opportunity employers, lenders, and providers.

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