March 2019
Issue 21
Significant SOP Changes
SBA 504 Effective Rates for March 2019
25-year – 4.77% / 4.80% Refi
20-year – 4.65% / 4.68% Refi
10-year – 4.79% / 4.86% Refi
SBA has recently released a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), version 50 10 5(K), which will become effective April 1, 2019. Below are some of the more notable changes.
“Energy” Public Policy Goal change: Increased the amount of energy that a project must generate to 15% as opposed to current offset of 10%.
Residential facilities Healthcare Change: Residential facilities that are licensed businesses such as nursing homes or assisted living facilities that do NOT provide healthcare and/or medical services are NOT eligible for the 504 loan program.
Occupancy at Closing/Funding: The closing and funding of a 504 loan must not take place until the borrower is occupying the required amount of the project property and the borrower is operating from the project property.
100% Ownership: 100% of ownership now needs to be disclosed for the Operating Company(s) and the Eligible Passive Concern.
Incorporated previously released policies:
- Permissible Refinance without Expansion
- Marijuana may not be a part of the 504 loan program
- 25-Year Debenture Release
- Liquidity Review Increase from 10% to 20%
Clarified National Register of Historic Places: Places have been added to the
National Register of Historic Places which must be pre-approved by SBA.
New Section on Escrow Closing: A section has been added to the SOP on Escrow Closing vs Interim Lending, although it is not available yet. Watch for more news about this addition.
Government Employee Ownership: If there is an owner of 10% or more who is a government employee of GS-13 or higher, then the loan must be submitted for pre-approval by SBA.
Small Business Mentor and Counseling Programs
Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) are part of a nationwide network that provides business training, counseling and other resources to help women start and grow successful businesses.
Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) help entrepreneurs realize their dream of business ownership, and SBDC counselors can help businesses remain competitive in an ever-changing global economy.
SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors. These business executives share real-world knowledge at no cost and fit your busy schedule. SCORE mentors are available as often as you need in person, via email or over video chat.
Veterans Business Outreach Centers provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business.
Find a program near you: https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/find/
Business Development Officers
Eastern Washington/
Northern Idaho
Evan Heriot
eheriot@nwbusiness.org
Central Washington
Lisa Vincent
lvincent@nwbusiness.org
Western Washington
Elizabeth Rusnak
erusnak@nwbusiness.org
Mark Beppler
mbeppler@nwbusiness.org
Southwestern Washington/
North Oregon
Jim Bight
jbright@nwbusiness.org
Mike Miller
mmiller@nwbusiness.org
February’s Loan Fundings
NWBDA funded 4 new
projects for the total amount of $17,873,211.43
February’s Loan Approvals
NWBDA approved 6 new
projects for the total amount of $24,110,800.56
In the month of February,
NWBDA helped
create 41 new jobs
in the local communities
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