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Here's a little FYI on the SBA so if you have any questions call me A.S.A.P:-)

 

Welcome to a brief insight about SBA Lending, through the eyes of my investors.  The Small Business Administration helps individuals purchase or grow small businesses which can help the growth of communities and revamp the local economy.  We all know that we could sure use a bit more of that going round.  I was excited when we partnered up awhile back with our Investors to be able to provide this service to our past, present, & future clients.  Plus, it's a good thing to be able to help the growth of local communities by providing financing for businesses of many types and sizes.

We have been partnered with one of America's leading providers of US Small Business Administration (SBA) Guaranteed Loans that proudly hold National Preferred SBA Lender status.  Together, we have established a pretty rich history of working with small businesses and our SBA Lending Program reflects our commitment to entrepreneurs.  Hey, that's the backbone of what has made capitalism cool work.....small business!

Conveniently located right smack dab in the Lehigh Valley, we deal with Investors who are experienced community lenders and take the time to understand your lending needs. First Choice Equity Group Inc. offers an array of credit products that can be customized to fit your business goals, whether you are a current business owner or want to start up one.

 

What forms of business are eligible for SBA financing?

Proprietors, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability corporations are eligible for SBA financing.

 

What forms of business are not eligible for SBA financing?

The types of businesses that are never eligible for SBA financing are businesses that involve the following:


·         Speculation

·         Lending or investing

·         Religious group

·         Non-profit group

·         Monopoly

·         Illegal activity

·         Persons on probation or parole

 

 

(They say never say never, so perhaps I should just say....not right now:-)

What type of financing is available?

The SBA will provide financing for businesses to purchase, expand, or construct business real estate. Purchases of machinery, equipment, and inventory are also funded through the SBA. In some instances, the SBA will help finance working capital, seasonal lines of credit, contract lines and/or working capital lines.  Further, the SBA may allow financing to business owners to repay existing outstanding short-term credit or unfavorable term debts. Heck, there's a whole lot that the SBA can do that can help people become or continue to grow their small business.

 

What schedule is available for paybacks?

The typical SBA terms as of now are:

·         Real estate                              -      25 years

·         Equipment, machinery, furniture, fixtures      -      15 years (depending on useful life)

·         Working capital                       -      07 years

 

What information is required to apply for an SBA loan?

1.    Last three years of personal tax returns on all owners (of 20% or more).

2.    Last three years of all business tax returns (if in business that long).

3.    Last three years of accountant prepared financial statements, if available.

4.    Interim financial information, no older than 90 days, including a balance sheet
and profit and loss statement (may be internally prepared).

5.    Brief narrative on the business, including a list of requested use of proceeds.

6.    Bio/resume on all principals.

    If a start-up (less than two years' tax returns), a full business plan must be
submitted, including three years' cash flow projections, three years' projected
profit and loss statements, and a projected start up balance sheet.*    

This is a great lending tool for small businesses folks!  Take advantage of it and grow your business...and our economy.

Audrey June-Forshey
RE/MAX Realty Services - Darnestown, MD
GRI, Gaithersburg, MD
Whew, a post I understand and get.  Good info!  As long as Jennifer gets it, that is all that matters.  I am too new to understand such things, but you all are entertaining!! LOL
Apr 02, 2008 09:55 AM
Mike Norvell Sr
Morris Williams Realty - Leesburg, FL
Norvell Consulting Group

Jason...Good job on writing on a complex subject...here in Central Fl the SCORE folks will put on nearly free seminars to help small business startups or wannbees go thru many of the hoops in plain English and hold your hand all the way. I put two of my sons thru the seminar to develop a business plan before i would allow them to do a business with me investing any money..

The SBA is a wonderful opportunity in this climate for those who wish to take a dream and make it a reality..As in most realities, there comes a moment of truth when the process will appear very daunting, but that is the reality of life. Even the SBA wants you to prove you have a plan for paying the money back and surviving the process.

best wishes jason......Vey well written Post

Apr 02, 2008 11:08 AM
Mike Norvell Sr
Morris Williams Realty - Leesburg, FL
Norvell Consulting Group

Jason...after re reading my comment I decided to add the following.....I don't want to seem as if I am hi jacking your very good post...but....

SCORE is a division of the SBA, andit is an acronoym standing for Service Core Of Retired Executives. Most areas have a local chapter of SCORE, and they use local retirees with years of invaluable knowledge that can be turned into a mentoring program for small business Owners. These guys & gals may know how to paint a house or fix a car, but not how to RUN the business, all the forms, filings, marketing, taxes, insurance and other regulatory paperwork. SCORE does not do the loans, they just will assist with assiting a business owner create a business plan, and provide bettween basic to advanced training in you chosen field.

I have had a very close relationship with the SCORE program for years, and have personally sent dozens of small business owners go thru the mentoring program because of my direction to do so...Actual success in business requires specific knowledge that is not gained in the normal course of business. I have sold seveal different companies to an employee that gained the business knowlege thru the SCORE program and later with an SBA loan....Its hard to compete with free training with ex professionals who want to help you get your busiess smarts in order!!

So my recomendation would be to see Mr Jason Sardi, get your application, sign up for FREE one on one business mentoring, and learn how to actually make a profit once you get your loan approved thru First Choice Equity Group.......

Apr 02, 2008 11:29 AM
Barbara S. Duncan
RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR
GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
Welcome back to the world of sanity.  I worried about you on that last blog.
Apr 02, 2008 11:31 AM
Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy
SCORE is a great group. I wonder every once in a while if I should talk to one (or more) of their folks about building up this business.  
Apr 02, 2008 02:13 PM
Karen Rice Keller Williams Real Est
Keller Williams Real Estate - Hawley, PA
Northeast PA & Lake Wallenpaupack Home Sales
excellent post - you are so full of great info for your readers!
Apr 02, 2008 03:59 PM
Jennifer Monroe
Indigo Home Team powered by Compass - Charlotte, NC
Real Estate REALTOR®/Broker/Designer

I love the way you throw them all off balance with something normal. It's like you're a real person with an actual job or something :-)

 

Apr 02, 2008 04:46 PM
LLoyd Nichols
Premier Florida Realty of SWFL - Fort Myers, FL
Southwest Florida Homes By The Sea
Jason: SBA offers a lot and you offer a very clear view of what it is and what it can do for businesses owners. How long does it take to be approve?
Apr 02, 2008 05:20 PM
Neal Bloom
Brokered by eXp Realty LLC - Weston, FL
Realtor CRS-Weston FL Real Estate
Yo bro...looks like the SBA plan will be a good thing to look into to build up businesses that might need a kick start.
Apr 03, 2008 01:14 AM
Jolynne Photography, Creative Wedding Photography, Family Portraits, Bar Mitzvahs
Jolynne Photography - Hemet, CA
Bat Mitzvahs, Senior Pictures, Event Photography

So no illegality...there goes my medical-marijuana dispensary.

We do SBA loans through Altura Credit Union, our parent company, but I don't touch 'em. Stick with the SFRs. Couldn't tell from your post but I'm guessing you just refer them out?

Apr 03, 2008 10:46 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

Audrey - You just wait, the entertainment has yet to begin:-)

Lenza - That's a good point, the SBA is kind of the FHA of Business financing...and helps a lot of people along the way.  Thank you.

Mike - Thank you Mike, you should head up our Marketing Department:-)

Barbara - No worries my dear, I just like a bit of diversity.  Plus, I would hate to be predictable.  That would go against my nature.

Lane - I'm learning more and more about this, it's nice to be able to offer my clients this outlet.

Karen - Why thank you very much!

Jennifer - God forbid, right?

Lloyd - It's a case by case basis, but once the application is received....it takes about 7 days for a decision.  Once that happens, final approval and money received takes 30-60 days typically.

Neal - It absolutely will!

Joey - And there goes our partnership:-)  I've been dabbling in this for years and have a pretty good knowledge at this point, it is a referral program...yes.

Apr 04, 2008 07:37 AM
Robert Machado
HomePointe Property Management, CRMC - Sacramento, CA
CPM MPM - Property Manager and Property Management
Thank you for the information on SBA.
Apr 05, 2008 05:50 PM
Thesa Chambers
West + Main - Bend, OR
Principal Broker - Licensed in Oregon
thanks for the quick education - you rock
Apr 06, 2008 09:42 AM
Jeannie Kontis
Lancaster, PA
I am currently up to my armpits in an SBA loan application for a biz my husband is getting into.  Papers everywhere!  We haven't eaten at the kitchen table because there is no room and we don't want to disturb anything, lol.  The home office desk is just not big enough for it all.   Haven't slept in over two weeks, but did a killer loan app and business plan (if I do say so myself!).  Now we are negotiating a rate (and yes, they are negotiable to a point just like everything else).  Jason, I read your post AFTER we had already submitted our application.  Sorry about that.  But, you did a great job outlining the program.  Super, super job.
Apr 08, 2008 06:50 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

Robert - You are very welcome, I hope to come out with some more in the near future.

Thesa - You aren't so bad yourself:-)

Jeannie - Thank you Jeannie, now you know you have an outlet down the road:-)  Hope things go through nicely for you.

Apr 08, 2008 06:56 AM
Rich Schiffer
Swarthmore, PA
Referral Agent, e-PRO
Excellent information.  Once Ihave my LLC set up, I may be coming to you for further advice on where to apply, etc...
May 06, 2008 04:03 PM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life
Sounds good Rich & I'll be speaking with you soon.
May 07, 2008 02:41 AM
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QEC Internet Services - Long Beach, CA

I have bookmarked this blog for future reference.  It is welcoming to know a SBA expert.

Jun 09, 2008 09:57 PM
Brian C. Aber
CreditRepairVIP.com - Littleton, CO
Leading Credit Expert

Great post!

Thanks for the information!

Brian 

Jun 17, 2008 05:46 AM
Greg Wilson
1st Cornerstone Realty - Schaumburg, IL

Good post.  Thanks for sharing the information on the Small Businss Administation.

Dec 04, 2008 12:34 AM