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Minnesota Business Finance Corporation

Minnesota Business Finance Corporation (MBFC) is a Certified Development Company authorized by the U.S. Small Business Administration to originate and service SBA 504 loans. The SBA 504 loan program is "the money that makes America work". As a non-profit CDC, MBFC, a member of the National Association of Development Companies promotes economic development throughout a 46 county area of Minnesota.


SBA 504 Loan Program  
Loan Amount Up to $1.3 million in rural MN areas.
Use of Funds Purchase, construction, improvement/renovation of commercial real estate or purchase of
Term of Loan 10 years or 20 years depending on funds use. Real estate would be 20 years
% of Financing Available Up to 90% of project cost for multi-purpose buildings with an established company.
Rate of Interest Varies depending on the bond market funding rates; however, once locked, the rate is fixed for the term of the loan (20 years fixed for real estate.)
Down Payment (Equity) Typically 10% but may be up to 20% for a new company and/or limited use collateral. Equity may be in the form of subordinated financing ie state or local assistance such as TIF, Tax Abatement, MIF loans, etc.
Typical Structure 50% bank lender 1st mortgage/lien, 40% CMDC/SBA 2nd mortgage/lien, and 10% owner equity and/or subordinated debt
How Long Does it Take CMDC board reviews requests once a month. After CMDC approval, SBA review generally takes 10-14 days.
Collateral Project real estate and/or equipment. Loan amounts will be limited to the lesser of project cost or appraised value.
Personal Guarantees Required from all stockholders/partners holding of 20% or more ownership.
Eligible Projects Nearly all "small business" projects involving real estate purchase or construction and long-lived equipment. The industry dictates the SBA size standards for eligibility but for the most part, most closely held businesses will qualify.
Ineligible Projects Typically 1 new job for each $50,000 in SBA loan proceeds is required; however, there are exceptions to that rule if the project involves other economic benefits.
Fees Vary depending on loan size

For more information on this program, contact BLADC or visit Minnesota Business Finance Corporation's web site.


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Representing Crow Wing County and the communities of:
Brainerd | Baxter | Breezy Point/Pequot Lakes | Crosby/Ironton/Deerwood | Crosslake/Emily/Manhattan Beach | Nisswa


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