- Using SBA 504 to Refinance Without Expansion
The SBA 504 Refi Program – A 2-Part Series Part 1: Refi Without Expansion The SBA 504 Refi product continues…
- Houston Roofing Company Acquires Warehouse with SBA 504 Loan
Entrepreneur Family-owned roofing business established in 2013, providing roof replacements and repairs for residential and commercial customers. Real Estate Opportunity…
- Planning for the Unplanned
Planning for the Unplanned: SBA’s 504 Loan Requirements for Succession Plans and Life Insurance A comprehensive succession plan or appropriate…
- Using SBA 504 for Construction Projects
SBA 504 Loan Checklist for Construction Projects When seeking a loan for a construction project using the Small Business Administration’s…
- Happy Labor Day from Community Business Finance!
Happy Labor Day from Community Business Finance! As our nation celebrates the contributions of hardworking individuals and small businesses this…
- SBA Loans and Historic Properties
SBA Lenders must conduct due diligence to determine whether a property or site has historical significance. If you’re working with…
- Job Creation & Public Policy Goals for SBA 504 Loans
Boost Job Creation with SBA 504 Loan Opportunities The SBA 504 loan program is designed to support job creation and…
- SBA 504 Funding Update: $1,130,000 Real Estate Acquisition
SBA 504 funded the purchase of two buildings: one already leased by the borrower and the other for the expansion…
- Myths/Misconceptions about 504 loans
Busting Myths Around SBA 504 Loans Many small business owners looking to finance growth or expansion may overlook the SBA…
- Welcome our new Business Development Director
La Tisha Venters has joined Community Business Finance, a Houston-based certified development company that originates SBA 504 loans in Texas…
- Honoring Our Heroes this Memorial Day
As Memorial Day approaches, Community Business Finance pauses to pay tribute to the courageous men and women who made the…
- National Small Business Week
Celebrating National Small Business Week! April 28 – May 4, 2024 This week, Community Business Finance would like to acknowledge…
- Funding a Real Estate Partnership Buyout using SBA 504
Funding a Real Estate Partnership Buyout using SBA 50 Partnership changes are often necessary to unite behind a new long-term…
- Entertainment Venue Scores Big with SBA 504
SBA 504 financing allowed this entertainment venue to move from a leased location to a larger facility with better visibility…
- SBA Loans: 504 vs. 7(a)
Which loan is right for my business – SBA 504 or SBA 7(a)? Both SBA 504 and 7(a) allow…
- Manufacturing Business acquires a $7 million facility with SBA 504
SBA 504 financing allowed this local manufacturing company to expand operations while maintaining operating capital. SBA 504 Funding Update: $7,005,000…
- Easy As Pie: SBA 504 For Business Growth
National Pi Day is a great opportunity to review the “slices” of support an SBA 504 loan offers to entrepreneurs…
- Texas Independence Day
Community Business Finance celebrates the spirit of independence that defines the Lone Star State. Today, we honor the resilience and…
- SBA 504 Program Boost: More Loans, More Expansion
Good news for small businesses with big dreams! The SBA’s applicant affiliation guidelines were recently revised and opened the door…
- Happy Mardi Gras
Our New Orleans office, led by Jeanne Bergeron, and the Community Business Finance team in Texas, wishes everyone a happy…
- Exceeding the $5,000,000 SBA Cap – Green Energy and Small Manufacturing Companies
Breaking the $5M Barrier: Exceeding SBA Loan Limits for Green and Manufacturing Dreams The $5 million SBA 7(a) loan cap…
- HAPPY NEW YEAR
As we welcome the possibilities of the future, we want to extend our warmest wishes to you for a Happy…
- Merry Christmas
Thank you for being part of our community. Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas filled with joy…
- Happy 4th of July
Community Business Finance hopes you have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day celebration with family and friends! Small businesses in…
- Special Purpose Real Estate: What You Need to Know
What do car washes, entertainment complexes, gas stations, hotels, marinas, and urgent care facilities have in common? These properties…
- Honoring Those Who Sacrificed For Our Freedom
Happy Memorial Day from Community Business Finance! Community Business Finance salutes the brave men and women who gave their lives…
- Creative Style Furniture
Creative Style Furniture was founded by entrepreneur April Dardis in 2011. It is Houston’s largest woman-owned upholstery company, hand-crafting custom furnishings for clients across the city, state, and country.
- What Do Moms & Business Leaders Have In Common?
Great moms and great managers are: • Respectful • Empathetic • Responsible • Steady • Humble • Patient • Supportive…
- Fun Facts & Stats About Small Business
Get To Know Small Business In America A small business is more likely to succeed with a strong business…
- Top 3 Value-Adds for SBA 504 Lenders
Win-Win! SBA Loans Benefit Lenders Too In this article, we are focusing on how the SBA 504 program adds…
- Businesses Believe in SBA 504
Businesses Believe in SBA 504 “To offer, or to not offer, the 504 – That is the question…” Before you…