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Inland Empire Small Businesses Grow with $21 Million

Inland Empire companies will soon receive over $21 million in SBA small business loans, based on financing approved in the last three months by CDC Small Business Finance.

The SBA-504 loans, provided in partnership with local banks, will help 11 small businesses expand and create new jobs.Β  The largest single loan provided was $7.5 million. CDC loan officers Phil Mulder, Mark Hogan and Sam Tuyen expedited the loans.

The banks that partnered with CDC Small Business Finance on the SBA-504 loans included Bank of America, Cathay Bank, Bank of Southern California, Capital Bank, Rabobank, Security Bank of California and OneWest Bank.

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The current SBA loan rate is 5.30% for this type of financing, which helps small businesses finance long-term fixed assets such as commercial real estate and large equipment. Β The Arizona businesses receiving the loans will be able to preserve cash for operations and build owner equity.

CDC Small Business Finance is the nation’s leader in SBA-504 loans.Β  Small business owners can find out if they can qualify for a SBA-504 loan by using the company’s Prequalify Today tool.

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For more information about SBA-504 financing, contact Phil Mulder, (800) 611-5170.


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