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Community Business Finance looks forward to another year of providing business loans for business dreams. We want to kick off 2016 by reviewing ten success stories made possible by our 504 Loan Program. The 504 Loan Program is historically underutilized, and we are passionate about providing access to this type of loan, as well as educating borrowers on the benefits that 504 loans can provide.

In this two-part series we begin with five different businesses that each used a 504 loan to meet their unique financial needs.

Community Business Finance had much to celebrate in 2015, including our 10th anniversary. Over the last ten years, Community Business Finance has proudly approved more than 200 loans for a total of over $150,000,000, and created over 2,300 jobs throughout Texas and Louisiana. While we are honored to have helped so many businesses realize their dreams, ultimately our goal is for any business that wants a 504 loan to have access to a 504 loan, or any loan that best suits their business needs.

According to data from the Houston District Office of the Small Business Administration, the total dollar amount of SBA loans issued to Houston-area small businesses increased by 15% in fiscal year 2015. FY 2015 saw more than $804 million in SBA loans, up from $688 million in FY 2014, for a record-setting lending year.

Most business owners will eventually confront the issue of whether to purchase or lease their office space. It is important to remember that by not owning your business property, you are forfeiting substantial financial benefits that could improve your bottom line. Now is the time to consider property ownership, and Community Business Finance's 504 Loan Program offers a way for businesses to purchase commercial property with as little as a 10% down payment and a below-market fixed interest rate.