Business Financing

SBA 7a loans have been all over the TV, papers and internet lately. Though this is the most popular program for the SBA it general resides under the radar and very few people know what it really is and what the real benefits of the program are. The current hype is largely due to the Stimulus Package, but what is the program really all about?

As you may have guessed restaurant loans are taking a serious beating in the current credit crisis. A year ago, and even 6 months ago there were many options.

First of all, most hotel owners go to the SBA programs due to the relatively high level of financing available. Both the SBA 504 and SBA 7a allow 85% loan to cost financing, enabling owners to keep as much cash in their business as possible. Conventional financing is currently capped at around 65% loan to value on purchases, as a comparison.