SBA Economic Aid: Temporary 504 Loan Program Change - Refinancing of Third-Party Loans
East Texas Regional Development Center • March 12, 2021
On February 26, 2021, the SBA issued Procedural Notice 5000-20099 authorizing East Texas Regional Development Company (ETRDC), a Certified Development Company (CDC), the opportunity to refinance Third-Party Loans on existing 504 Projects. This Notice is part of Section 328(c) of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Economic Aid Act), enacted on December 27, 2020 (Pub. L. 116-260). The CDC may allow a Third-Party Loan on an existing 504 Project to be refinanced only once under the authority of Section 328(c) of the Economic Aid Act.
The refinance must be an amount that, when combined with the outstanding balance on the subordinate 504 loan, is not more than 90 percent of the total loan to value, as evidenced by an appraisal. The Third-Party Lender must provide the appraisal to the CDC free of charge (except for reasonable charges for photocopies). Any loan that refinances the Third-Party Loan of an existing 504 Project under this temporary authority must be closed and funded no later than December 26, 2021.
“We have been given the unique opportunity to offer one-time refinancing of existing 504 projects. In my years of lending, I have never seen this happen before. Our office is already seeing inquiries and applications from small businesses across the state taking advantage of this opportunity”, stated Chuck Vanderbilt, Lending Manager for East Texas Regional Development Company.
The Borrower should have a satisfactory credit history, should provide a description of how the new funds will be used and must demonstrate the ability to repay all the obligations from the operations of the operating concern on which the loan is based.
- 10-Year Term: 2.68%
- 20-Year Term: 2.99%
- 25-Year Term: 3.04%
For more information, please call Chuck Vanderbilt, ETRDC Lending Manager, at 903-218-6411
or chuck.vanderbilt@etcog.org.
Executive Director David Cleveland has named Luke Kimbrough as the new Regional Lending Manager for the East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG). In this role, Kimbrough will oversee the day-to-day operations of the East Texas Regional Development Company’s (ETRDC) small business loan programs. He will work closely with the ETRDC Board, manage financial and administrative services, and ensure the program follows all state and federal guidelines. Kimbrough brings with them more than seven years of experience in banking and employee benefits. Before accepting this position, Kimbrough served as CEO of the Banking Center at Citizens Bank in Gladewater. His previous roles include Vice President at First National Bank of Hughes Springs in Liberty City, Benefits Consultant for Colonial Life in Longview, and Branch Manager for Regions Bank in Kilgore. Before his banking career, Mr. Kimbrough served for several years as the Director of Public Information and Regional Services at ETCOG. “It is a great pleasure for me to welcome Luke back to the ETCOG Family! His exceptional work in the banking community for many years position him for even greater success with our ETRDC Business Lending Programs. I am glad he is back and am even more excited to see the steady growth and expansion of one of our most important economic development programs that will undoubtedly occur under his leadership!” said Executive Director David Cleveland. “I am excited to come back to ETCOG and the East Texas Regional Development Company,” said Kimbrough. “Spending the last decade in banking, I have gained much more experience in financial analysis and commercial lending. There is a lot of work ahead to help the businesses and economy of East Texas.” The ETRDC is a nonprofit organization that is certified and regulated by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Its main purpose is to support local economic development by helping small businesses access long-term, fixed-rate financing. ETRDC offers financing through the SBA 504 Loan Program and Chapman Loan Program.
The East Texas Regional Development Company will sponsor an East Texas Lenders Roundtable hosted by UT Tyler-Longview Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Small Business Administration to discuss SBA 7a loans and 504 lending basics. Expert panelists will discuss various loan programs and resources to help businesses increase their portfolios and obtain financing.
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