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High Plains Financial is a certified SBA Community Development Corporation affiliated with the Great Falls Development Authority, Montana’s only Community Development Financial Institution and internationally accredited economic development organization.

Why an SBA 504?

• Lower down payment – between 10-20% depending on the project.
• Fixed interest rate for 10-25 years, depending on the project.
• Allows businesses to preserve cash for operations

What can you use an SBA 504 for?

• Buy, build, or renovate commercial real estate.
• Purchase machinery or equipment.
• Debt refinance (for commercial estate & equipment).
• Professional fees & interim financing costs can be financed.

Is it a good fit?

• The business is for-profit.
• The business is valued at less than $15 million and the business has an after-tax profit of less than $5 million a year over the average of two years.
• The business owner will occupy 51% or more of commercial real estate that is being renovated or purchased.
• The business owner will occupy 60% or more of commercial real estate that is being built (80% within 3 years after loan closing and 100% within 10 years).
• Individuals that own 20% or more of the company are willing to act as personal guarantors.

The Process

• Borrower works with the bank and our team to determine if a project is eligible.
• Once the bank has approval and our board has approved the loan it is sent to SBA for Authorization.
• Closing and project funding is completed with the bank partner.
• Construction and renovation is completed.
• Business moves into property.
• 504 loan goes to closing.
• Bank is paid down on interim loan and 504 interest rate is locked for the life of the loan.
• Our team provides ongoing assistance for the borrower.

Featured Success Stories

SBA 504 Economic Development Loan Creates Two New Female Entrepreneurs

2019 Montana Woman-Owned Business of the Year Creates Daycare Facility to Accommodate 173 Children

SBA 504 Loan Allows Local Pharmaceutical Company to Expand Patient Care Offerings

Have questions, or ready to get started? Reach out to one of our team members – we are eagerly awaiting your call!

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